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andrew molera state park

Hiking the Creamery Meadows Trail at Andrew Molera State Park

Just off Highway 1 heading through Big Sur, Andrew Molera State Park is one of the highlights of the region.  With remote beaches, steep oceanside bluffs, and dense forest, Andrew Molera has tons to offer. One of my favorite hikes to do when visiting Big Sur is the Creamery Meadows Trail.  This is a really short hike, only about 2 miles, but the destination is awesome, and its a great quick stop.  While it won’t take up your whole day,...
henry cowell redwoods state park
theodore roosevelt national park
big basin state park hiking
windy hill open space preserve

Trip Report: Windy Hill Open Space Preserve

On a cool but crystal clear Sunday afternoon in March, I set off to complete a hike that had been on my radar for quite awhile.  With views promising to impress, spanning nearly the entire Bay Area, I was excited to get to the summit of Windy Hill at Windy Hill Open Space Preserve! Miles/Elevation: 6.2 miles 1,400 feet About Windy Hill Open Space Preserve: Windy Hill Open Space Preserve is a part of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District,...

rancho san vicente open space preserve
glacier national park

The Ultimate Guide to the Amazing Glacier National Park

Called the “Crown of the Continent,” Glacier National Park is one of the highlights of the National Park System.  Located in northern Montana along the border with Canada, Glacier is one of the most rugged regions of the Rocky Mountains.  The mountains here have been carved out by intense glaciation, so visitors are graced with views of some of the most dramatic mountains in North America. Named for the glaciers that sculpted this place, Glacier National Park contains one of...

monte bello open space preserve

Trip Report: Monte Bello Open Space Preserve Loop

Situated along a high ridgeline in the Santa Cruz Mountains, Monte Bello Open Space Preserve overlooks the entire Bay Area and has an awesome set of trails.  Open to hikers as well as mountain bikers, expect to find wide open views while hiking along open ridgelines and through wooded valleys. On a brilliant February day, I decided to hike the Monte Bello Preserve Loop.  The full loop comes in at 6.5 miles with about 1400 feet of elevation gain.  Not...

yellowstone road trip