165-Mile Thru-Hike of the Tahoe Rim Trail/Route Planning/Gear Lists
In June 2018 Rachael and I tore off on a thru hike around Lake Tahoe on the Tahoe Rim Trail. The TRT is a 165-mile
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How to Enjoy Lake Tahoe on a Budget
We have all seen the images or videos of the picturesque scene with the bikini-clad paddleboarder gliding across the iconic crystal-clear water of Lake Tahoe
The Sierras
Entry into the Sierra Mountain Range was special for both of us. Neither of us had ever been to this part of the country and
Free Camping in the Sierras
Remington Hot Springs Lake Isabella, CA GPS: 35.576386, -118.552872 Much like many of the sites we review, this is a parking lot. There are pull-outs all
When Nothing Works in a Bear Encounter
Our legs were tired, our feet blistered and our skin sunburned after hiking 170-miles around Lake Tahoe on the Tahoe Rim Trail. My wife Rachael
FREE Camping in Southern California
We were pleasantly surprised to find more than enough FREE camping SoCal and we didn’t have to camp in a Wal-Mart parking lot! Below are
The Mist Trail: Hike Through Yosemite’s Iconic Waterfalls
The Mist Trail Distance: 3 miles to Vernal Falls (round trip), 7 miles to Nevada Falls (round trip). Elevation: 4000 feet @ trailhead, 1000 feet