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Hiking The Best Trail in Andrew Molera State Park

During my October week off, I was taking day trips to the best hiking spots I knew of in the Bay Area and beyond.  Luckily for me, the incredible Big Sur is an easy day trip, and I had to head back down!  The place I decided to go was Andrew Molera State Park.  I’ve been here multiple times before, and the short Creamery Meadows Trail is one of my favorite easy hikes in Big Sur, but I had never...

Trip Report: Long Ridge Open Space Preserve

On a warm August day, Loralei and I were looking for a short, moderately strenuous hike not far from San Jose.  We had stuff to do, it was hot, and honestly didn’t feel like suffering in the heat!  The trail we decided on was in Long Ridge Open Space Preserve. Located outside San Jose in the Santa Cruz Mountains, Long Ridge offers wide sweeping views, ridgetop meadows, and plenty of forest.  It fit the bill perfectly for what we were...

Hiking The Land Of Medicine Buddha Loop

On a late summer day, Loralei and I set out to do a hike that neither of us had done, and was a little different than most trails you’ll find! Starting at a Buddhist retreat called the Land of Medicine Buddha, this trail is definitely different than most hikes you’ll find! The trail itself was the Medicine Buddha Loop outside Santa Cruz CA, and it’s pretty unique.  The name might give it away, but there’s a pretty predominant Buddha theme...

Best Hikes in Yosemite: The 10 Best Easy Hikes

With stunning white granite cliffs, massive waterfalls, and endless opportunities for adventure, Yosemite is truly an adventurers paradise.  From crazy multi day rock climbs, to leisurely walks through stunning landscapes, Yosemite has something for everyone! Starting here, we put together a list of the best hikes in Yosemite National Park.  Here we have our list of the best easy hikes in Yosemite, but be sure to look out for our lists of the best moderate and difficult Yosemite hikes as...