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Joshua Tree National Park is frequented by SoCal residents, because it’s only a couple of hours from LA. It easily made our list of must-see

These are the best hikes in Yosemite.

Although Half Dome is just a day hike, it’s a beast of a day hike and not one to be taken lightly. The hike is

Hiking to Half Dome has been on my bucket list, but after my last failed attempt in 2009 (when there were no permits or lotteries),

Yosemite National Park was the first National Park I visited as an adult and still remains to be my favorite. Since we’ve been on the

Artist’s Palette was our first stop in DeathValley. It’s named after its vibrant colors – like nature’s own painting. It was a scenic drive and