The vast majority of visitors to Mosquito Flat embark on a day hike of Little Lakes Valley (see guide), but in my opinion, the nearby …
Read moreHiking to Mono Pass via Mosquito Flat – Camping Overnight at Ruby Lake
The hike from from Onion Valley campground to Kearsarge Pass covers 10 miles roundtrip on a very scenic trail with nearby views of five alpine …
Read moreHiking to Kearsarge Pass via Onion Valley – Camping Overnight at Flower Lake
Independence Creek Campsite is a basic no-frills campsite located just off of U.S. Route 395 in the town of Independence, CA. What Independence Creek lacks …
Read moreCamping at Independence Creek Campsite – Independence, CA
Santa Catalina is a scenic island situated less than 30 miles from the coast of Southern California. This rocky island makes for an ideal adventure …
Read moreBackpacking on Catalina Island: Parsons Landing Campground via Two Harbors
Red Rock Canyon State Park is located at the southern tip of the Sierra Nevada mountain range and features vividly colored desert cliffs and dramatic rock formations. In this post, I’m going to provide all of the information you need to stay overnight at Red Rock Canyon’s only option, Ricardo Campground.
The Tarptent Cloudburst 3 is a lightweight 3-person tent that’s perfect for those wanting a lightweight and comfortable backpacking and camping tent. I’ve been using this tent as my primary family camping shelter for more than a year now and will share my experience in this review.
Blue Ridge Campground is a cluster or 8 first come – first served sites near Wrightwood, CA. Situated at 8,000 ft, Blue Ridge Campground is intersected by the Pacific Crest Trail and is the end location of the Blue Ridge Trail hike. The 8 sites offer limited facilities with no piped water. The campground does have vault toilets, fire rings, and tables.
The Vivobarefoot Ultra 3 is a lightweight anatomically shaped shoe that gives you a nice barefoot feel. The Ultra 3 provides impressive underfoot protection via a puncture resistant outsole. My favorite part of the shoe is the EVA upper with hexagon cutouts, that allows my feet to breathe in hot weather, drain and dry after getting wet, and still feel protected when kicking around a campsite.
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.
The Klymit Insulated Double V is an ultra-comfortable two person sleeping pad that packs 4-season insulation. I’ve been testing the Klymit Insulated Double V for the past few months and will share my experience in this review.