San Diego, California: Visiting the USS Midway Aircraft Carrier
The USS Midway is great for families, and we recommend it even for little kids while visiting the San Diego area.
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Feb 27, 20223 min read
Sonoma County, California: Hiking Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, Canyon-Pony Gate Loop to Waterfalls
Sugarloaf Ridge State Park is especially great to visit in the Spring when the Park's waterfall is flowing.
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Feb 13, 20223 min read
Joshua Tree National Park: A Winter Visit in this Desert Park
Summary: Joshua National Park, located in Southeast California, is a relatively new addition to the National Park system, having been...
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Oct 24, 20213 min read
Mendocino, California: A Foggy Hike in this Gem of the North Coast
Here, we hiked the Mendocino Headlands State Park trail and enjoyed some much-needed downtown in our Air BnB. Mendocino is a dog-friendly
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Sep 12, 20212 min read
Mt. Shasta, California: Hiking Seven Lakes Basin via the PCT
Seven Lakes Basin is a 7.8 mile, out-and-back hike along the Pacific Coast Trail. This dog-friendly hike features seven alpine lakes
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May 23, 20212 min read
Sonoma County, California: Jenner Headlands Preserve
5,600 acre coastal preserve located in Jenner, Sonoma County. A dog-friendly park with hiking trails, ranging from 4.5 miles to 15.1 miles
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Apr 25, 20212 min read
Sonoma County: Visiting Northern California's Beautiful Sonoma Coast
Sonoma Coast, California: 90 minutes from San Francisco, the Sonoma Coast is a beautiful spot to capture some incredible coastal photos.
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Apr 25, 20212 min read
Sonoma County, California: Laguna de Santa Rosa
Located just West of the City of Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California, is the largest freshwater wetlands on the Northern California coast.
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Apr 25, 20211 min read
Tahoe Donner: Snowshoeing with Happy Dogs
There are many options to go snowshoeing in the Tahoe Donner area. We recommend renting snowshoes at home, if you can.
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Apr 18, 20211 min read
Tahoe Donner: Hiking Mount Judah Loop Trail + Donner Lake
The Mount Judah Loop Trail is located above Donner Lake and crosses the Pacific Coast Trail. This 4.8 mile loop is dog-friendly with views.
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Mar 20, 20212 min read
Yosemite, California: Family Friendly Hikes in this National Treasure
Yosemite, of course, is a hiker's dream. There are epic backpacking trips available and of course plenty of day hikes. We went to Yosemite w
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Mar 20, 20211 min read
Yosemite, California: Day Trip to the Gold Rush Town of Columbia
Another great spot for kids is the historic goldrush town of Columbia. The town center is preserved in a way that takes you back to the 1850
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Mar 20, 20211 min read
Yosemite, California: Day Trip to Calaveras Big Trees State Park
Located just outside the town of Arnold, Calaveras Big Trees State Park was established back in 1852 but become a protected State park in 19
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Mar 19, 20212 min read
Mt. Shasta, California: Castle Lake Hike
There are actually endless miles you can hike up here but our annual tradition is to hike to the overlook above the lake. This ~4 mile hike
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Mar 15, 20211 min read
Mt. Shasta, California: Castle Crags State Park
Castle Crags State Park is located just outside of Mt. Shasta, right off I-5. The Pacific Coast Trail (PCT) runs through this 4000 acre par
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Mar 14, 20212 min read
Mt. Shasta, California: Day Trip To Rogue River (Medford, Oregon)
Whether you are staying in the Mt. Shasta area or visiting Southern Oregon, rafting down the Rogue River is a super fun activity for the fam
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Mar 14, 20211 min read
Mt. Shasta, California: Bunny Flats to Horse Camp Hike
This 3.2 mile hike is short enough for younger kids but challenging enough to satisfy the avid hiker. Starting at the Bunny Flats parking l
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Mar 7, 20212 min read
Mt. Shasta, California: Lake Siskiyou
Summary. Lake Siskiyou is the home of an annual, extended-family camping trip. As this is a long-standing family tradition, it holds a...
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Mar 1, 20212 min read
Mt. Shasta, California: Lake Siskiyou Trail Hike
Summary. Lake Siskiyou Trail is a 7.3 mile loop that follows the Lake. Almost entirely flat, this trail is accessible to most hikers....
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Feb 27, 20212 min read
San Francisco, California: Taking Photos of the Most Photographed Bridge In the World
San Francisco, California: Taking photos of the Most Photographed Bridge of the World. The Golden Gate Bridge
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