Explore Outside Joshua Tree National Park So, you know you want to head out to the National Park when visiting Joshua Tree, but don’t miss out on all the other cool, wacky, and weird places to explore outside of Joshua Tree. I’m here to help and steer you to some other site that you will ohh and ahh over. It’s time to explore outside of Joshua Tree. Yucca Valley | Explore Outside of Joshua Tree When I visit Joshua Tree…
Visiting Þingvellir National Park So, you’re heading out on the “tourist attraction” known as Iceland’s Golden Circle. First, you start by doing a bit of research, to piece together your epic driving tour, you discovered Þingvellir National Park. Next, you read that Þingvellir is an absolute must on your Golden Circle Road trip! (Well, if you didn’t read that then I’m here to tell you it’s an absolute must on your Golden Circle Road trip.) This quite possibly might be…
Visting the Skaftafell Region of Vatnajökull National Park Vatnajökull National Park is, by far, the largest National Park in Iceland. It also holds the title of largest National Park in Western Europe, covering about 14,000 km² or roughly 14% of Iceland. It can take weeks to explore the entire park. Therefore, I’m going to share with you one area of the park called Skaftafell. Which you comfortably explore in a lot less time. Important Skaftafell Information Skaftafell was established back…
Visting Joshua Tree Nation Park with Pets Most National Parks are not very pet friendly, and unfortunately Joshua Tree National Park is no exception. With the park spanning almost 800,000 acres, which is slightly larger than Rhode Island, there are surprisingly not too many options on where you can adventure with your pet. But don’t fret I’ve put together a small list of some of my favorite pet friendly activities at Joshua Tree National Park, so you don’t have to…
Visting the Cholla Cactus Garden The Cholla Cactus Garden in Joshua Tree National Park is a pretty strange, unusual, and unique sight to see. Especially since you’ll be driving through vast flat land and all of a sudden there is a garden of cacti. It’s seem to appear out of the middle of nowhere! And the cool thing is guys, the cacti is growing here naturally! At the cactus garden you can walk a .25 mile trail that weaves in between thousands…
Keys View | Joshus Tree National Park Keys View is an epic lookout in Joshua Tree National Park that is accessible to ALL visitors to the park. It features a wheelchair accessible paved trail to views of the San Andreas fault, Mt. San Jacinto, Mt. San Gorgonio and the Salton Sea. The ever-popular Keys View trail is .25 miles with benches throughout for you to sit back, relax, and enjoy the breathtaking view. Why Visit First reason is the breathtaking views….
Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch I woke up excited today because it was time for my annual trip to The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch. The Carlsbad Ranch has been displaying their dazzling flowers year after year for all to enjoy. With over 55 acres of color coordinated Tecolote Ranunculus’s you can become mesmerized with the rarity and beauty of millions of flowers all in one place. I usually take the majority of my time exploring the Ranunculus Fields, but…
Camping Yosemite National Park in the Winter. Winer Camping Tips and Suggestion I went to bed in the rain and woke up in the snow! Now I’ve been camping and backpacking in some not so friendly weather but camping in actual snow is something one must prepare for. But with the proper preparation and set up you certainly can enjoy winter camping. As you will be able to see from the images in this post. I’m not talking about a…
Santa Catalina Island Looking for a memorable California vacation? Want to spend the day on a island that makes you feel as if you’re on a European vacation but in reality, you’re just off the coast of Southern California?!?! If you say no, we all know you’re lying through your teeth! And if you said yes then hop on the Catalina Express and head to Santa Catalina Island. How to Get to Catalina Island Catalina Island is part of the…
Visting Los Alamos An overnight getaway in wine country, and my best bud Lemon can join! Let’s do it. I love exploring places that are slightly off the beaten track. These small, quiet, charming, down to earth towns have so much to offer visitors. Sometimes that’s how I feel about the Santa Ynez Valley. This area has so much to offer but people think they need to travel to Napa to get the real deal wine experience. And that just…