California
Everything to Know for the 2024 California Superbloom
Every few years, typically between early March and late June, California's pretty poppies and ethereal desert lilies sprout in unison…
Yosemite Firefall 2024: Your Guide to Horsetail Fall’s Natural Phenomenon
If you think Yosemite National Park might make for a lackluster experience in winter—think again. From mid- to late February,…
Nature Alert: Where to See Fields of Wildflowers This Spring
Lupines, poppies, bluebbonnets, and more—wildflower season is upon us, with waves of new color coming over the next couple of…
Best Spring Break Camping Destinations for 2024
Spring has sprung, and it’s time to shed that outer layer, bust out the sunglasses, and celebrate an extra hour…
5 Cozy Fall Foliage Road Trips Across the US
Trees are plants. Plants have feelings. Those feelings influence the brilliance and timing of fall colors—important for your next fall…
Face-Off: East Coast vs. West Coast Camping
Get set for the ultimate camping face-off as we pit the East Coast against the West Coast, breaking down everything…
Nature Alert: The Ultimate Guide to Fall Camping for Peak Foliage
One of the best parts of fall (besides all the delicious pie, of course) is the foliage. Think of campfires…
5 Desert Oases Perfect for Fall Camping in California
A few days ago, I found myself daydreaming from my desk about my next camping excursion. With my heart set…
The Best Swimming Holes in the Bay Area…period.
You may not know this, but the Bay Area has some pretty cool swim holes. Granted they may not match…
The Best Camping Near National Parks and Away From the Crowds
Most national park camping is either extremely competitive first-come, first-served campsites, or sites that get entirely booked up months in…