Together We Wander

Tag: California

  • Yosemite National Park

    Yosemite National Park

    Our next stop was Yosemite National Park.  We spent over a week there, part of it backpacking, and part of it with my parents – who were gracious enough to plan a vacation to Yosemite and then invite us along!  Yosemite is crowded, the valley is mobbed, especially in the middle of summer, but there…

  • Northern California

    We left the cool weather of the Bay Area behind, and headed north to Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, where temperatures soared over 100 degrees.  Most come to Whiskeytown to enjoy the lake, and we were no exception.  We went swimming twice, once at Crystal Creek Falls, and then again in Whiskeytown Lake.  Since the temperature…

  • San Francisco and the Bay Area

    This summer, Anthony and I were able to take a three week vacation out to California.  We began our trip in San Francisco, and spent several days in the city before heading farther north.  We of course visited National Park Sites – 14 in all!  We unfortunately could not visit Port Chicago Naval Magazine National…

  • Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area and Mojave National Preserve

    Our next stop was Cabrillo National Monument.  In our quest to earn certificates from the National Park Travelers Club, we wanted to visit again to get the stamps – and to get the lighthouse stamp.  Cabrillo is a beautiful spot, so it’s not hard to convince us to visit again!  Beautiful views of San Diego…