This past summer a couple of our friends moved from California to New Jersey area. The Garden State has never been on my radar and I started wondering: was there something that I was missing? So as a professional blogger I started investigating. I enlisted help from the locals and it turned out that in …
Have you heard about Pioneer, California? Probably, not. And I love finding these little gems around the Golden State for you. Let me tell you – there is a bunch of things to do in Pioneer California, enough for a good long weekend. I love visiting Pioneer in the high heat of summer. Why? Because …
Kings Canyon National Park hikes are really beautiful but they are often overshadowed by Sequoia National Park hikes because Sequoia trails are more numerous and concentrated in certain areas while some of the best Kings Canyon National Park hikes are quite remote and take a long time to get to. On top of that not …
With air travel costs increasing dramatically and flights being cancelled left and right while gas prices are skyrocketing we decided to try another mode of travel – the good old railroad. There is something romantic about a train ride, even the title of the route, “Coast Starlight”, has a hint of old world glamour – …
Have you ever heard of Idyllwild? Chances are this idyllic mountain town has been flying under your radar and yet there are so many great things to do in Idylwild, California. Located on the top of St. Jacinto mountain right above Palm Springs, Idyllwild is a complete “antipode” of Palm Springs with much cooler weather …
Our blog is all about budget-friendly family travel and whenever possible I try to find for you great attractions and activities that are either free or almost free – check out our Adventures Under $10. This time I put together a list of FREE things to do in Palm Springs, California that are both fun …
If you are planning Pinnacles National Park hiking adventure, please, review this guide. Even if you know some information about this Park, please, note that a lot of things have changed in the last two years for Pinnacles. If you have never been to Pinnacles before, this guide is a MUST read. Pinnacles National Park …
