21 practical gifts for surfers that won’t break the bank. Looking for a gift for your favorite surfer? They’ll likely already have a surfboard and wetsuit, or at least a very specific idea of what they want. And let’s be honest, you’d be an…
California National Parks
San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park: Tips for Touring the Ships at Hyde Street Pier
Tips for visiting the San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park and the touring historic ships docked at Hyde Street Pier. Hundreds of vessels dock along the San Francisco Bay, but if you’re walking along the waterfront, the impressive sail boats, tug boats and ferries…
Hike into the Pismo Beach sand dunes to find untouched sandy hills that stretch for miles. This guide tells you everything you need to know about visiting the Pismo Dunes (aka the Oceano Dunes), including where to park and access the dunes on foot.…
Elkhorn Slough is an estuary located on the Monterey Bay in Northern California. It’s one of the best places to kayak in the San Francisco Bay Area if you’re looking for calm waters teeming with wildlife. Follow this guide for kayaking in Elkhorn Slough…
You can still work up a sweat, get lost in nature, or hike to an epic view without ever leaving the city. These are the best hikes in San Francisco. Some of California’s best hiking is within an hour or two of San Francisco,…
Any pullout along the Pacific Coast Highway in Marin County offers epic views of the craggy coast and rocky shores below. But the small trail out to the cliff edge at Muir Beach Overlook means you get uninterrupted ocean views, perfect for taking in…
If you’ve ever wondered if you can go swimming in the clear blue waters of Crater Lake in Oregon, the answer is yes! Take the Cleetwood Cove Trail down to the shore to enjoy a refreshing dip. This is also the trail you’ll use…
Road trip through western North Dakota to experience the best of the outdoors – go fishing on the Lake Sakakawea, hike among the badlands, and watch the bison roam the prairies. This trip was sponsored by the North Dakota Tourism Board. If you think…
Explore the badlands and watch the bison roam the prairies of North Dakota in Theodore Roosevelt National Park. This trip was sponsored by the North Dakota Tourism Board. We recently took a road trip through western North Dakota including a few days in…