Santa Cruz, CA is one of the best places in the world for surfing, offering a variety of wave types that cater to all skill levels. Whether you're a seasoned pro, or a beginner looking to catch your first wave, there are plenty of options for everyone. In this blog post, we will explore the best places to surf in Santa Cruz, CA, so you can spend more time in the water and less time searching for the perfect spot.
Read MoreBrave Yosemite Winters and Snowshoe to Dewey Point
Are you looking for a winter adventure in Yosemite National Park? Snowshoeing to Dewey Point is a great way to enjoy the park's stunning winter landscapes. This guide will provide you with all the information you need to plan your trip, including the distance, elevation, route description, safety tips, gear recommendations, and who should embark on this winter wonderland hike.
Read MoreExperience Lake Tahoe Like Never Before: Kayaking and SUPing Lake Tahoe’s Premier Coastline Spots
After a quick paddle, we hopped out of our kayaks and banked the SUPs, so we could jump off the granite boulders around Bonzi Rock along the east shore of Lake Tahoe.
“Yahooo!” We shouted just before splashing into the brisk 52-degree water.
Lake Tahoe is one of the premier lakes in the world boasting stats like the "cleanest motorized lake in America" and "largest natural lake in California" but not many talk about how to enjoy this water. Why is that? Well, the water temperature of Lake Tahoe ranges from 43 degrees in the winter to 64 degrees in the summer. That is cold! So, how do you enjoy this blue wonder without freezing? Boating.
Read MoreGuide to Kayaking on Mammoth Lakes
Sitting at 7,800 feet, Mammoth Lakes is a grouping of five high altitude lakes fed by snow melt in the Eastern Sierra Mountains. Close to Yosemite National Park, Mammoth is known for year round outdoor activities such as hiking, backpacking, skiing, rock climbing, and, of course, kayaking. These large alpine lakes are a stellar summer destination for flat water kayakers and fisherman who are looking to immerse themselves in a landscape that Bob Ross would paint.
Read MoreGrewingk Glacier Lake Hike | Hike Alaska
Stepping off the boat onto solid ground, the Grewingk Glacier Lake hike begins. Up a wooden ladder to a vertical trail, the start to this hike can be brutal. However, once you are over the hump it’s all downhill to Grewingk lake. Arriving at Grewingk Lake is a special event as the beach often has ice chunks and iceburgs floating close to shore.
Read MoreBackpacking to Temple Crag | Third Lake North Fork of Big Pine
Breaking our backs as we sling our packs over our shoulder, we locked the car and headed for one of the coolest camping spots I had ever seen. From photographs, we saw a chain of turquoise lakes surrounded by mountains. From the rumor mill, we heard the third lake was the best lake to sleep at, if you could secure your spot. We were ready for our three-day backpacking adventure into the North Fork of Big Pine.
Read MoreDon't Miss These Four Incredible Death Valley Day Hikes
Stretching over 5,270 square miles, Death Valley National Park is massive! To my surprise, this desert landscape was more diverse than I could have ever expected when I visited on a recent road trip. I thought I was headed to the desert, you know, flat and kinda boring. I was wrong! Especially when it came to the hiking. The trails were diverse! Everything from sand dunes to mountain tops to Death Valley has a ton of hikes, but which ones should you chose?
Read MoreDid We Break the Ford Bronco While Road Tripping in Baja Mexico?
While on our road trip through, Baja creating content for the release of the Ford Bronco, we messed up. In San Juanico (aka Scorpion Bay) we took the Bronco onto the beach in hopes of snapping a shot of spraying water at sunset, we swamped it, but it was an adventure. The video and story below is the result.
Read MoreSore Butt, High Spirits | Bikepacking Freel to Mount Whitney Day 3
Well, it is day three of this journey to climb-bike-climb from Freel Peak in Lake Tahoe to Mount Whitney. To be honest, I woke up feeling pretty good! My butt was a little bit sore from yesterday’s, but that is to be expected. Thankfully, I was able to soak in a hot spring last night at Travertine Hot Spring in Bridgeport, CA and get a good rest in the van.
Read MoreDouble Rainbow over Emerald Bay in Lake Tahoe
I’ve driven past this bay hundreds of times in my life. I’ve stopped a handful of those. Recently, I made it a priority to stay roadside and explore Emerald Bay so I could understand what makes this place so memorable to others. Well, I must say, I now understand! Emerald Bay, regardless of the time of year, holds an energy that sucks you into its grasp. When you are here, you realize that you can do just about every outdoor activity in one of the most outstanding locations in the world.
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