California is one of the largest, most varied and most beautiful states in the US. What many visitors to the state miss out on is the variety of fantastic urban…

I've mentioned many times how much we love traveling in California. While all areas of the Golden State are fascinating, I've always felt that Northern California usually doesn't get the…

Monterey is one of our favorite destinations in California. Just a couple of hours south of the Bay Area, Monterey is a real gem, with a rugged coastline, a picturesque…

Visitors to California often begin their journey in Los Angeles. With Lake Tahoe being one of the most popular destinations in the state, I thought I'd share from my experience…

Redwood National Park is one of our favorite places to visit in the US. We've been to this park twice already and plan on returning for more. While getting there…

Big Sur's magical scenery includes lush mountains, towering redwoods, windswept beaches and views of the Pacific Ocean in all colors of blue and green. Thanks to an abundance of rivers,…

California is a gorgeous state with varied types of scenery to enjoy. We were fortunate enough to visit over a dozen national parks in the Golden State, one of them…