California has a wealth of natural beauty – from giant redwoods and snow-capped mountains to expansive deserts, and idyllic beaches. Here are the best places worth exploring in California:Northern CaliforniaRedwood National and State Parks: comprises one national park (Redwood) and three state ...
We have a list of possibilities, and we may stay longer in some parks than others based on our preferences. The potential locations we plan to visit include: Mount Rainier National Park, North Cascades National Park, Olympic National Park, Crater Lake National Park,...
The best Yosemite itineraries include the highest waterfall in the entireYosemite National Park. Yosemite Falls is a whopping 2700 feet tall, where you’ll see one of the best vignettes the park has to offer. You might not be able to fit this lengthy hike into your Yosemite Itinerary if you...
Summer vacation is nearing the end but not without a big celebration to go out on a high note. That's right the Labor Day holiday weekend is our one last summer vacation/party opportunity. Whether you're traveling on Labor Day weekend or are hosting or attending a picnic, chances are you...
Let Local Experts Help Plan the Perfect Vacation to Glacier Park, Yellowstone Park and Grand Teton National Park. National Park Vacation Planning.
Take a short side trip up Cypress here… behind 280 Main because in the early 50’s my dad, Gerry Rupp, built 2 other little redwood, glass, concrete and stone modernist houses at 270 and 290 Cypress. SLO Architect Roger Marshal designed a fantastic art studio addition to 290 Cypress on...
We recommend spending the better part of the day driving alongLake Rotorua, the famed Blue and Green Lakes, and Lake Tarawera. Picnic by the banks of the Blue Lake and spend the rest of the afternoon walking around the absolutely dreamyRedwood Forest. The Redwoods are home to tall trees an...
Then it’s down the coast for a few days, crossing back into California to redwood territory, and then a final stop back in wine country, this time Sonoma, before heading home. Sounds good, right? The route is planned. Are we done? That’s silly. We’re only at… ...
Come here to spend time under California’s singular redwood trees and to revel in the beauty of the Golden State’s coastline. A ride on the historicSkunk Train(a remnant of a retired rail system used for logging) will take you through the woods. Otherwise, explore the forest on foot wi...