Camping at Jumbo Rocks in Joshua Tree NP and Hiking to Skull Rock, Face Rock, and Split Rock
Joshua Tree National Park is one of the most popular spots for outdoor recreation in Southern California. Just a short drive away from LA, it’s …
National Parks
HWY 395 Weekend Road Trip to Alabama Hills, Death Valley, and Trona Pinnacles
As winter approaches, the high country of our local mountain ranges get encased in ice and snow, limiting access to many trails for all but …
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A Guide To Hiking Santa Cruz Island: Channel Islands National Park
Channel Islands National Park is made up of five islands just off of the California Coast. In this guide, I’ll provide all of the information you need to explore Santa Cruz Island, the largest island in Channel Islands National Park.
Hiking to El Montanon Peak – Santa Cruz Island
The 1808ft summit of El Montañon is the highest point on the east side of Santa Cruz Island in Channel Islands National Park. The hike to El Montañon Peak starts out at Scorpion Ranch and gains more than 2,000ft of elevation over 4 miles to the summit. In this guide for El Montañon, I’ll provide gpx files, maps, photos, and a hike description.
Hiking To Smuggler’s Cove – Santa Cruz Island
If you’re a hiker visiting Santa Cruz Island, this hike to Smuggler’s Cove has to be on your itinerary. This 8.2 mile hike gains a modest 1500ft of elevation gain, but provides some incredible ocean views in the process. Most hikers reach Smuggler’s Cove via an out-and-back route on Smuggler’s Rd, but in this guide I’ll provide directions for a more scenic loop route through Scorpion Canyon.
Hiking Scorpion Bay to Cavern Point Loop – Santa Cruz Island
This loop hike from Scorpion Bay to Cavern Point takes place on Santa Cruz Island, the largest of eight islands making up Channel Islands National Park. Santa Cruz is also the largest island in California at 96.5 square miles. Starting at the Scorpion Anchorage Visitor Center, hikers will scale an ocean bluff with majestic views of the California mainland. From there, the trail follows the coastline before returning to Scorpion Anchorage via the Scorpion Ranch Campground.Â
A One Day Road Trip Through Death Valley National Park: 10 Things To See
Death Valley National Park is the perfect place for desert lovers looking to explore the outdoors. In this guide, I’ll provide 10 must-see attractions for visitors planning a one day road trip in Death Valley National Park.Â
A Road Trip To Yosemite And A Run To The Summit Of Half Dome
In this road trip I visited Yosemite and had a nice run to the summit of Half Dome. See my trip report here.
10 Reasons You Should Visit Utah’s ‘Mighty 5’ National Parks
This year we celebrate the 100th anniversary of our National Park Service here in the United States. I’m lucky to have access to nine National Parks …
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20 Photos That Will Make You Want To Visit The Grand Canyon
Few words can express the journey one takes hiking into the Grand Canyon through layers of tapeats sandstone, bright angel shale, and redwall limestone. See my 20 favorite photos that will make you want to visit the Grand Canyon!