Adventuring in California is as diverse as its topography. From traditional climbing on the towering cliffs of granite in Yosemite, to surfing off the coast of Malibu, there is something here for everyone! And on your rest days? Wine tasting in Santa Barbara, off-roading in the Mojave Desert, and sampling some of the best food around! You can even attempt the California Trifecta: climbing, surfing, and snowboarding all in one day! Let me help you plan the most epic trip of your life without breaking the bank.
3 nights, 30+ lakes, two high Sierra mountain passes, 29.7 miles, 11,926′, and one epic adventure backpacking Kearsarge Lakes, Rae Lakes, and 60 Lakes Basin in Kings Canyon National Park.
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Backpacking in Sequoia National Park far exceeded my expectations. Even with the snow and overbearing marmots, Lakes Trail didn’t disappoint!
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Hike, snorkel, and kayak in one of the most underrated national parks with this 4 day Channel Islands National Park itinerary!
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Surf the breaks, kayak through sea caves, hike the mountains, and bike through wine country during an adventurous three days in Santa Barbara.
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After leaving Solvang, we began riding through Ballard Canyon. Ironically, my favorite part of this Solvang wine tasting tour wasn’t the wine tasting, it was riding the e-bikes through Ballard Canyon up to this beautiful lookout across the valley of vineyards below! I felt totally immersed in the beauty of California wine country and felt so lucky to live in such a beautiful place.
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After getting launched from the boat, we paddled downwind through pitch-black sea caves to find California spiny lobster scurrying around beneath us, scraped through narrow passages just wide enough for the kayak, and learned all about the unique cultural and natural history that make Anacapa Island worth protecting.
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My favorite things to do at Scorpion Cove include kayaking through sea caves and hiking to Cavern Point on this single-day itinerary!
We rock climbed, hiked, found secret hot springs, threw snowballs, scrambled slot canyons, and only spent $200 on our Highway 395 road trip!
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My mom and I backpack Deer Lakes Trail + Duck Lake Pass Loop! Over 4 days we hike 16 miles, up 3000 feet of elevation, and explore 12 lakes!
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Birds, beaches, or bustling nightlife? Figure out the best Channel Island to visit from an island naturalist!
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