Easy & Short Hikes in Yosemite National Park
Some days in Yosemite you do not have six hours and 2,700 feet of climbing in you, and that is…
Hetch Hetchy Hiking & Wapama Falls Guide
Hetch Hetchy Yosemite begins with a strange sequence: you park beside a 430-foot dam, walk across it, and step into…
Yosemite National Park Maps & Trailhead Navigation Guide
Yosemite National Park maps come in more varieties than almost any park in California, and the first lesson is that…
Death Valley National Park Map & Hiking Planning Guide
A Death Valley National Park map is the first thing you should trust and the last thing you can afford…
Upper Yosemite Falls Hiking Guide
The Upper Yosemite Falls hike announces itself before you reach the trailhead. Look up from the floor of Yosemite Valley,…
Redwood National Park Map & Hiking Guide
Look at a Redwood National Park California map for the first time, and it will not look like a park….
Joshua Tree National Park Maps & Trail Map Guide
Sooner or later in Joshua Tree, the bars on your phone disappear. The blue dot freezes, the road ahead forks,…
The Best Hiking Trails in California for Your First Visit, From Tunnel View to Death Valley
If I had exactly one day to convince someone that California earns its reputation, I’d skip the hidden gems and…
Best Hiking Trails in California for Seniors: Easy, Scenic & Safe
The best easy hiking trails for seniors in California share three traits: a flat or paved surface, a restroom near…
Best Hiking Trails in California for Kids and Toddlers
A three-year-old doesn’t care about a summit view. Ask any parent who has tried to sell a toddler on “just…
