hopalonghikerSep 19, 20193 min readArmstrong Redwoods - An Island of Shade in a River of SunArmstrong Redwoods is only two miles from town, but these tall, quiet trees are worlds away from the buzz of tourists along the river.
hopalonghikerSep 16, 20191 min readLassen’s Devastated Area - California’s Newest RocksIn contrast to its name, today the Devastated Area is actually quite pleasant. New trees reach skyward, reclaiming the land for the forest.
hopalonghikerSep 10, 20193 min readYosemite Falls - North America's Tallest WaterfallYosemite Valley is perhaps one of the most dramatic landscapes you’ll ever encounter.
hopalonghikerAug 26, 20193 min readCrown Memorial State Beach - Bay Area Island Life Alameda Island is perfectly situated along the San Francisco Bay to take advantage of sunny days, bay views and sandy beaches.
hopalonghikerAug 21, 20192 min readNimitz Way - Two Mountain Peaks, Two Reservoirs and One Great HikeNimitz Way wanders humbly along the top of the hillside, offering some the best views of the San Francisco Bay Area.
hopalonghikerMay 13, 20192 min readLake Temescal - Hidden In Plain SightOften times the most beautiful places can be found in unlikely settings; Lake Temescal is one such place
hopalonghikerApr 17, 20192 min readNapa Valley - Much More Than Wine If you look beyond the vineyards of Napa Valley, you'll see that the surrounding hills are full of natural and historic beauty
hopalonghikerApr 10, 20192 min readPt. Vicente LighthouseAccessible Path: Yes Mileage: 0.25 miles one way (0.5 miles total) West of San Pedro, tucked away on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, stands...
hopalonghikerApr 8, 20192 min readIrises and Elephant Seals - Pt. Reyes Nat'l SeashoreAccessible Path: Yes w/ paved road & widened gravel pathway Mileage: 0.25 miles one way (0.5 miles total) Point Reyes National Seashore...
hopalonghikerApr 7, 20192 min readEcho Park Lake - An Urban OasisAccessible Path: Yes Mileage: 1.0 mile Loop Hiding among the Los Angeles sprawl, adjacent to the 101 Freeway, Echo Park Lake sticks out...