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California Travel Guide

Browse through this California Travel Guide and discover all my blog posts related to California to help you plan your next trip!

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Central California

🏔️ High Sierra

Eastern Sierra

Lone Pine Lake via Mt. Whitney Trail hiking guide.

Hike to Lone Pine Lake via Mt. Whitney Trail

Ultimate guide to hiking Mt Whitney in a day.

Hiking Mt Whitney in a Day: 2025 Ultimate Guide

Yosemite National Park

A first timer's guide on how to spend one day in Yosemite.

How to Spend One Day in Yosemite: A First Timer’s Guide

Tioga Pass and Tuolumne Meadows in Yosemite travel guide.

Is Tioga Pass Open? Plan an Epic Trip with This Guide (2025)

10 must-do easy hikes in Yosemite for all skill levels.

10 Must-Do Easy Hikes in Yosemite for All Skill Levels

Ultimate guide to visiting Yosemite National Park in May.

Ultimate Guide to Visiting Yosemite in May (2025)

Complete guide to the best Yosemite waterfall hikes.

Best Yosemite Waterfall Hikes: Complete Guide (2025)

Travel guide to exploring the Hetch Hetchy hikes in Yosemite National Park.

Hetch Hetchy Hikes: Explore This Hidden Gem (2025 guide)

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Sequoia National Park

Lakes Trail in Sequoia National Park hiking guide.

Lakes Trail: Most Scenic Hike in Sequoia National Park

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🦭 Central Coast

Monterey and Carmel, CA

Ultimate guide on how to hike Point Lobos Loop.

How to Hike Point Lobos Loop: The Ultimate Guide

Garrapata State Park trails hiking guide.

Garrapata State Park Trails (2025 hiking guide)

Pinnacles National Park

High Peaks and Balconies Cave Loop in Pinnacles National Park hiking guide.

High Peaks and Balconies Cave Loop: Complete Guide

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Southern California

🌵 Deserts

Joshua Tree National Park

Arch Rock Trail in Joshua Tree National Park hiking guide.

Arch Rock Joshua Tree: Complete Hiking Guide

Ultimate guide to visiting Cholla Cactus Garden in Joshua Tree National Park.

Cholla Cactus Garden in Joshua Tree: Ultimate Guide

Split Rock Loop in Joshua Tree National Park hiking guide.

Split Rock Loop in Joshua Tree (beginner’s guide)

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