Rejuvenating in Joshua Tree National Park

One of my favorite weekend getaways is Joshua Tree National Park. A lot of LA residents have also made Joshua Tree their second home. It’s definitely a place where you feel like you’ve gotten far away enough without having to go too far because it feels so other-worldly. It’s also like a giant playground and…

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Exploring Point Reyes National Seashore

Upon reviewing my Bay Area National Parks list, I first noticed the designation of a national seashore. My experiences with the NPS had been mostly limited to national parks and the occasional monument. There are currently a total of 10 national seashores: Seven national seashores on the Atlantic Coast: Cape Cod, MA, Fire Island, NY, Assateague Island,…

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Hiking Magical Muir Woods National Monument

Utilizing the second long weekend of the year (President’s Day Holiday), I had originally planned a trip to meet up with some friends in San Francisco. But, because I love to maximize my time exploring, I decided to randomly kick-off a Chinese New Year’s resolution (a new tactic since I never seem to have my…

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