Tips on Dispersed Camping

Dispersed camping can be a lot of work! Here’s some tips to make life a little easier while camped out! Check the weather. Make sure your sleeping bag is appropriate for the temperature. For example, if it will be 30degrees, make sure to buy a sleeping bag that will keep warmth that is 30 degrees

Nelder Grove of Giant Sequoias in Oakhurst,CA

Nelder Grove has been on our bucket list for quite awhile now! And for good reason too! If you aren’t familiar with the area, be sure to enter Nelder Grove Campground into your GPS before leaving town. Once you turn off the main road, you will drive on a dirt road for a couple of

Jesse Ross Cabin

The Jesse Ross cabin is located in North Fork off the Sierra Vista Scenic Byway! The hand hewn log cabin was built by Jesse Ross in the 1860s. It is one of the oldest structures in Madera County! The adventure began as we turned into the parking lot, the area is absolutely beautiful! There’s a

Willow Creek in Bass Lake, CA

Willow Creek is a beautiful gem to visit! It’s known for its waterfalls and tide pools. As beautiful as it is, Please Please Please be very careful when exploring. It can be very dangerous, so PLEASE watch your step! During the summer months and on the weekends it can get very busy. I’d recommend visiting

Crooks Creek in Ahwahnee,CA

Crooks Creek is about an hour north of Fresno,CA. DIRECTIONS: Head north on the 41 towards Yosemite. Once you reach Oakhurst, you will make a left onto highway 49 towards Mariposa. Stay on 49 for about 4-5miles and then you will make a left onto Rd 600. Drive down Rd. 600 for about another 2miles

California Poppy Fields

Today we visited Poppy Fields in Madera, CA! We almost turned around because We couldn’t find them! But as we got closer we saw the gold beauties in the distance and were quickly relieved! I’ve NEVER seen a sight so beautiful! Thank you to the awesome owners for sharing this beauty with the rest of

Blue Oak Hiking Trail-Millerton Lake in Friant, CA

Blue Oak Trail is located at the Blue Oak Picnic Area at Millerton Lake in Friant, CA. It is approximately 6.9 miles. The trail is mostly level so it’s perfect for beginners! The Blue Oak Trail wraps around the lake and is definitely a scenic route! Not only is the trail just for hiking but

Garrapata State Park in Monterey County,CA

Garpatta State Park is located on Highway 1 about 7 miles south of Carmel, CA. There are turnouts along the 1 where you can park. There’s two miles of beach front with coastal hiking. Hiking along the coast was truly magical. Garrapata State Park is definitely one of my top 5 favorite places to visit

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