Back in May, my best friend and I took a mini road trip up to Central California. On a whim, we decided to visit Sequoia National Park, as it was *only* 92 miles out of the way. We entered the park from the Ash Mountain Entrance from Three Rivers. At the entrance, we were told... Continue Reading →
Red Rock Canyon State Park
Driving along Highway 14 in Central California reaching the southernmost tip of the Sierra Nevadas, prepare to be greeted with dramatic views of red cliffs, tributary canyons and colorful badlands. Welcome to Red Rock Canyon State Park! This unique state park offers spectacular other-worldly views, miles of hiking trails, off-roading fun, and camping at Ricardo... Continue Reading →
Hiking Stonewall Peak
About 30 minutes South of the charming town of Julian, California is the expansive Cuyamaca Rancho State Park. Within this beautiful park lies Lake Cuyamaca, open meadows and several mountain peaks waiting to be summited. Stonewall Peak has become one of the most popular hikes in the area, known for its breathtaking views and exposed... Continue Reading →
New Post (finally) + California Coast Road Trip
Hello everyone! It has been quite awhile since we last posted on our blog. It has been a hectic last couple of months for us. We both started new jobs, dealt with crazy schedule changes, and Marissa started her capstone project and thesis to finish up her graduate degree. And on top of everything, Marissa... Continue Reading →
Hiking the Narrows
Hi everyone! Apart from trail runs, we haven't really been able to get out to hike lately. This has mostly been due to weather, but also work and school obligations that make it hard to plan out a good day hike or weekend adventure. So we thought it would be fun to talk about one... Continue Reading →