Upper Zuma Falls in the Santa Monica Mountains is lesser-known trail that leads to a waterfall that is approximately 120ft tall. In this blog post, I'll take you on a photo tour through the wonders of hiking to Upper Zuma, showcasing why it's a must-visit destination for both visitor’s and locals of Los Angeles.

Vasquez Rocks is a hidden gem located just outside Los Angeles with distinctive rock formations and scenic landscapes. Over the years it’s been a versatile filming location, featured in iconic productions such as Star Trek, The Flintstones, Blazing Saddles, and Westworld, adding unique and visually captivating settings to these movies and TV shows. In this blog post, I’ll give you the info you need to hike the Vasquez Rocks 2.7 mile loop trail.

On a hunt for waterfalls in Los Angeles County? The hike through Eaton Canyon in the springtime is filled with vibrant yellow and purple flowers, mossy rocks, and lush rolling hills. This is located in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains near Pasadena, California.

Paradise Falls Trail leads you to a 40-foot waterfall located in Wildwood Park in Thousand Oaks, a close drive from Los Angeles. This amazing hiking region boasts lush greenery, cactus , large oak trees, a modern teepee, and an Indian Cave. It’s definitely a must-see hike if you live in the area, especially after a good amount of rain.

The hike to Trail Canyon Falls in the Angeles National Forest is a moderately challenging 4-4.5-miles round trip trek that leads you through beautiful scenery, including a creek, a lush forest, to a stunning 30-foot waterfall.

The Barker Dam Trail in Joshua Tree National Park is a hidden gem that offers a unique and unforgettable hiking experience. This trail is located in the Wonderland of Rocks area of the park, and is a short, 1.3-mile loop that takes hikers on a journey through the rugged beauty of the desert.

The Skull Rock Loop Trail in Joshua Tree National Park is a mostly flat and sandy trail through a rock wonderland of massive Monzogranite boulders that are a unique feature of this National Park. This is a great trail for first time visitors and families.

Joshua Tree Distilling is a cute little shop inside of an industrial complex where you can try a sampling of spirits and cocktails locally named Lost Horse Whiskey, Black Hole Vodka, and Giant Rock Gin. Inside the space is a small bar and gift shop, and outside there are benches to sit and sip.

Are you heading to Death Valley National Park and not sure what to wear? Don’t worry, in this post I’ll cover the basics of what you’ll need to pack for a comfortable experience. Death Valley can get as high as 116 degrees in the summer and as low as 39 degrees in the winter. The weather can shift drastically from day to night at all times of the year, so be prepared!

The Western Pacific Railroad Museum preserves the history of the Western Pacific Railroad by collecting trains, railcars, documents, photos and information. As you walk the industrial lot you’ll feel the nostalgia of the locomotive era with its vintage steel train cars in an array of colors and condition. Whether freshly painted, rusted, or fading, these relics of the past are beautiful time stamps to the Industrial Revolution of steam engines and iron production.

The Wine & Rock shop in Yucca Valley is a quirky little shop with a great assortment of organic wine and craft beer. They have a super cute curation of beverages that have artistic labels and feel desert inspired. They also sell candles, backpacks, coffee table books and you guessed it, rocks! Stop in here to grab some bottles for your weekend getaway in Joshua Tree National Park, or to snag a souvenir. It’s adorable!

The hike to Wall Street Mill in Joshua Tree National Park is a flat sandy trail to a 1930’s gold ore crushing mill. The mill was built by Bill Keys and is on National Register of Historic Places. It’s the best preserved gold mill in the park. In this blog post, I’ll give you a little history and the info you’ll need to hike this trail.