As much as I love Southern California for the wonderful weather, there are some things that I miss out on, like seasons. I had the opportunity to visit PA for the first time ever a few years ago with my boyfriend (now husband) during the Fall and experience Fall colors in the East Coast for…
Tag: hiking
Priorities and Passion
Last month, I visited Washington State with the help of Enterprise Inspires, and crossed two more National Parks on my National Parks bucket list, effectively making it 12 Parks that I’ve visited. Now I only have 46 more to go! This trip let me reconfirm how truly fortunate I am to be able to travel….
Exploring the PNW
We all want what we can’t have, right? I live a beautiful place. I get the mild Southern California weather, and I am close to the beach (though not close enough to pay and arm and a leg for it). Yet occasionally, I need a change of pace, and the Pacific Northwest is just what…
Catching the Sunlight
It’s now the Fall season! The days are getting shorter now, so trying to catch the last bit of sunlight after work during the work week becomes an actual race against time and it becomes harder to get photography in before dusk. Luckily, I DID manage to get a bit of travel photography in this…
Canada Calling!
As it is Canada Day, I scramble to put this post up regarding my recent trip to Banff National Park. The Canadian Rockies, and more specifically Banff National Park, had been on my bucket list for awhile now (at least as a photographer). I think anyone who enjoys the outdoors should pay a visit to…
My Fear of Heights
Fear is an obstacle. To overcome this obstacle, you have to realize that fear is also an illusion. I came to test my fear of heights when I approached Taft Point in Yosemite National Park. The landing after the one mile hike into Taft Point, I was greeted with the sprawling beauty that oversees the…
Spring Fever
Last week , I went hiking in the canyons and got rewarded with a major allergy attack of sneezing, a runny nose, and watery eyes. I knew I had allergies, but I’ve never had it this bad. This year though, CA has been finally getting a lot of rain, so with it, flowers and pollen. I…
The Fall of Tunnel Tree
With great sadness, I learned that the “Pioneer Cabin” tunnel tree over at Sequoia National Park was brought down by the storm over the weekend. It’s a little upsetting to hear. For one, it is such an iconic part of Sequoia. I remember seeing it as kid when I went on a road trip with…
Mandy On Earth 