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10 Things To Do At Emerald Bay State Park In Lake Tahoe
Emerald Bay State Park is one of the most amazing areas to visit around South Lake Tahoe in California. There are so many incredible activities to see and do around Emerald Bay including scenic viewpoints, forest trails, historical buildings, turquoise beaches and more. As a California local, I can’t believe it took me years to finally make it out to visit Lake Tahoe and it did not disappoint. Emerald Bay is an especially great location to experience if you’ve never been to Lake Tahoe before because most of the highlights in this area are located close to each other and many attractions are easily accessible including drive-up viewpoints and short…
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Trail Of 100 Giants In Sequoia National Forest
Trail of 100 Giants is one of the most popular day hikes within Sequoia National Forest that features some of the biggest trees in the world. This trail is very short, family-friendly, and mostly paved. Trail of a Hundred Giants is easily accessible and makes for the perfect quick getaway from the nearby cities like Bakersfield and Visalia. We love to visit this trail in the summer especially to escape the valley heat into the mountains where temperatures are much cooler. In this post, we cover all you need to know for hiking the Trail Of 100 Giants including how to get there, where to park, cost, trail difficulty, and…
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Eagle Falls & Eagle Lake Trail In Lake Tahoe
Eagle Falls & Eagle Lake Trail is an amazing wilderness hike in Lake Tahoe that offers incredible views for relatively little work. Eagle Lake trail is only 2 miles long (round trip) and features stunning panoramic views of Emerald Bay, passes Upper Eagle Falls Bridge, and ends at the beautiful Eagle Lake. In this post, we cover how to get to Eagle Falls & Eagle Lake Trailhead, cost, difficulty, and other hiking tips. About Eagle Falls & Eagle Lake Trail The hike to Eagle Falls and Eagle Lake is short but it steadily climbs up and gains around 450 feet in elevation. During this hike, you’ll be walking on slippery…
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Cascade Falls Trail In South Lake Tahoe
Cascade Falls Trail is one of the most popular day hikes in South Lake Tahoe that leads to an epic viewpoint of Cascade Falls and the nearby Cascade Lake. In this post, we cover Cascade Falls Trailhead location, where to park, trail length, time, and what to expect. Cascade Falls trail is located near Emerald Bay State Park so many people visit Emerald Bay after completing this hike. Cascade Falls Trail Distance Cascade Falls trail is a 1.4 miles long out and back hike. The trail is easy to navigate and goes directly to Cascade Falls and then back. Cascade Falls trail mostly travels through a forest and ends at…
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Dome Rock Trail In Sequoia National Forest, California
Dome Rock is one of the most iconic locations within Sequoia National Forest in California. This easily accessible drive up viewpoint offers some of the best sights of the surrounding mountains, valley, and the expansive forest as far as visitors can see. In this post we cover all you need to know for visiting Dome Rock including how to get there, where to park and what to expect. Tip: After visiting Dome Rock we like to head 20 minutes south and hike the Trail Of 100 Giants that’s located in the same region of Sequoia National Forest. Both trails are very easy and can be done on the same day…
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Kern River Trail In Sequoia National Forest
Kern River Trail is a great out-and-back trail that’s located in the Sequoia National Forest between Bakersfield and Lake Isabella. This trail is only 6 miles long and is a great beginner hike within Kern County. It’s best visited in early spring when the trail is covered in beautiful wildflowers and temperatures are still moderate. Kern River Trail Location Kern River Trail is located within the Kern River Canyon just 40 minutes east of Bakersfield and 15 minutes west of Lake Isabella. Note that there is another trail in Bakersfield with a similar name called Kern River Parkway Trail that might come up in Google Maps. This trail is a…
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Hiking Mill Creek Trail In California
Mill Creek Trail is an excellent day hike in the southern part of Sequoia National Forest. Mill Creek Trail is located just 40 minutes East of Bakersfield making it one of the closest wilderness hikes in the area. Situated within the Kern River Canyon, Mill Creek Trail is a favorite for many locals that are looking to get outside of the city to explore nature and get a good workout. This trail is best visited in the spring when the entire landscape is covered in beautiful wildflowers and the trail is less crowded. Mill Creek Trail Overview Mill Creek Trail is around 15 miles long It goes out and back…
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Hiking Hart Memorial Park In Bakersfield
Hart Memorial Park is a scenic park just outside of Bakersfield that features a lake, mountains and beautiful landscape. This area can be used for hiking, biking, dirt biking, fishing, and other outdoor activities. Hart Park offers a lot of hiking trails and we love to come here when we feel like going on longer, more challenging day hikes. Location & Parking Hart Memorial Park is located about 20 minutes East of downtown Bakersfield. Although it is a bit of a drive to get there, Hart Memorial Park is one of the biggest hiking areas near Bakersfield so many people come here to enjoy nature especially on the weekends. There…
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8 Great Things To Do Around Sonora, California
Sonora is a small town in what used to be one of the most popular Gold Rush areas in Central California. Located just an hour from Stockton and two hours away from Sacramento, Sonora is a wonderful little historic town that now mostly serves as a weekend getaway from the nearby cities. With mountains on the East and the New Melones Lake just a few minute’s drive from Sonora’s downtown, this place offers tons of outdoor recreational activities along with lots of historical attractions from the Gold Rush era in the 1850s. In this post we cover 8 great things to do on a weekend escape around Sonora, California: Columbia…
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Panorama Park Loop In Bakersfield
When it comes to hiking trails in Bakersfield, the choices are pretty limited. Thankfully Bakersfield does have a wonderful hiking area called Panorama Park located in the North-East part of the city. Panorama Park offers a few different paths and trails for those who are looking to get some fresh air and stretch their legs outdoors. This area is also very dog friendly and on most days you can see a lot of locals walking their dogs. The most popular trail at Panorama Park is a loop that follows along a steep cliffside also called The Bluffs. With oil rigs and ranches as its backdrop, Panorama Park has a very…
