Explore the California Redwoods in Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park
Are you planning a pilgrimage to visit the tallest trees in the world? The old-growth redwoods on the California coast are kings and queens of …
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The Absolute Best National Parks for Winter Romance
I’m going to continue my love affair with our national parks today and talk a little bit about romantic winter getaways within our favorite parks. …
Magical Glamping Near Joshua Tree National Park
Looking for a desert playground where you can explore parts of the wild and warm southwest this winter? Joshua Tree National Park is home to …
The Best State Parks in the USA
Are you looking for more ways to get outside this year? Hiking, paddling, and camping in one of the best state parks in the USA …
An Insider’s Guide to the Downieville Classic Mountain Bike Festival in California
By Alissa from Exploring Wild Every August the streets of small-town Downieville, California fill, even more than usual, with mountain bikes. Little kids hop curbs …
The Best Things to do with Kids in Orange County, California
Today, I want to welcome Sarah Lawrence from The Family Explorer, a blog dedicated to finding unique family travel experiences and family volunteer vacations. Sarah …
A Quirky Desert Road Trip: Yosemite, Tonopah, and the Extra Terrestrial Highway
As part of our back-road adventures across the United States, we’ve toured some pretty amazing places, but most of our family agrees that some of …
Free Things to do in the Bay Area of California
*by Meesh Hi y’all, I’m Meesh from Right Where I Left Off! My hometown is technically San Jose, CA, but I generally call all of …
The Family Guide to Joshua Tree National Park
America’s 62 national parks are breathtakingly beautiful and incredibly diverse, encompassing wild seashores, towering mountains, dark rainforests, and vast deserts. Last winter, I had the …
