Explore San Geronimo Ridge Road in Marin and you will find Kent Lake, a Caterpillar Trail, dense forest, and little to no people around! The 7-mile 1,700 ft elevation gain figure 8 hike follows Peter’s Dam to Grassy Knoll to San Geronimo Ridge Road to Boulder Springs trail to Caterpillar trail and back to San Geronimo Ridge Road is in…
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Desolation Wilderness is 63,960 acres of alpine beauty and hundreds of miles of backcountry trails. The hike to Middle Velma Lake begins at the Eagle Falls trailhead which is located just across from the scenic Emerald Bay in Lake Tahoe. It has been years since we have been back up to Lake Tahoe and were truly looking forward to this…
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Adorable a-frame cabin in the woods, hiking trails full of gold mining history, and two cute towns with amazing beer and wine? Yes please! Our weekend in the Sierra Foothills was full of beauty, good wine, beer and food, hiking during the day and nights spent playing cards in an adorable A-Frame cabin in the woods! Nevada City is tucked…
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Jack London State Historic Park has some of the best trails in Sonoma County! Vineyards, history, redwoods, wildlife, and views for days will definitely inspire you to put on your hiking shoes and get out on the trails…and maybe even write a book! Or a blog post! 😉 It has been a while since we have been to the summit…
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The drive to Hendy Woods in Mendocino County includes vineyards, ranches, fruit orchards, curvy roads, and small towns. All of this beauty leads you to an 845-acre park with 120 acres of old-growth redwoods and 5+ miles of level-ish trails. The park is completely shaded by the gentle giants and bays yet is open enough to let a breeze flow…
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Looking for something to do outside any day of the week in Sonoma County? This post is for you! From the mountain tops through the vineyards and out to the coast, Sonoma County has some amazing places for outdoor enthusiasts! The Hubs and The Bosslady have hiked, biked, and sipped their way through Sonoma County trails, roads, and wineries (102…
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Along the Northern California coast we have what is called Fogust…it keeps the mornings cool before the heat of the day sets in and the coast stays nice and chilly. Marin Headlands is a perfect place to hike all year but especially nice when us inlanders in wine country need a break from the constant sunshine. We decided to play…
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