The author at Horsetails Falls, Desolation Wilderness
California Trekking is devoted to providing up-to-date information about hiking and other outdoor adventures in California. We aim to deliver thorough, detailed descriptions of a wide variety of trekking opportunities throughout the state.
The site will initially focus on day hikes, but will eventually expand to include backpacking, car-camping, and other outdoor pursuits. As the author is currently living in the Paso Robles wine country, there will be a special emphasis on the Central Coast region.
Advances in technology are having a profound impact on the sport of hiking, particularly in the aspects of maps and navigation. We’ll include discussions on how to take advantage of the latest GPS and online mapping tools to plan your hike in ways that weren’t possible just a few years ago, and how to use them out on the trail to stay safe.
There will also be an emphasis on out-of-the-way, lesser-known trails that don’t receive many visitors. As California’s population continues to expand, it seems that the opportunity for true solitude, even out on a hiking trail, is becoming harder and harder to find. However, there are plenty of places where you can still “get away from it all” and have the trail to yourself – if you know where to look. We’ll try to shine a light on some of those places.
About Me
California Trekking is written by Frank Kehl, a retired Air Force navigator and freelance writer living in Paso Robles. I’ve hiked, climbed, and backpacked in California since the 1980s, and have been *almost* everywhere between the Siskiyous and San Diego. I’ve also hiked and climbed throughout the US and around the world, including Kilimanjaro and Pico de Orizaba. Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, or Google+.
About California Trekking
Hello!
My name is Kelsey Lew and I work for The Napa Valley Film Festival. I wanted to let you know about some amazing films we will be screening, that we feel your organization would enjoy! These films are truly motivational and inspire us to go the distance, make a difference, and make the most of the journey of life along the way.
We would like to invite your audience to these events, and it would be much appreciated if you could send out some information and a flyer to your database. If you could let me know who I can send this information to, I will get it to you immediately.
Thank you so much, and if you have any questions please feel free to contact me. We hope to see you there!
Napa Valley Film Festival
November 7 – 11, 2012
http://www.napavalleyfilmfest.org
An indulgent celebration of film, food and wine, the Napa Valley Film Festival lights up the picturesque towns of Napa, Yountville, St. Helena and Calistoga. See the best new independent films and hear from the filmmakers behind the movies. Feature film highlights include Oscar-buzz comedy Silver Linings Playbook; Dustin Hoffman’s directorial debut Quartet; the World Premiere of wine documentary Somm and many more. Immerse yourself in lavish special events like the spectacular Festival Gala at Robert Mondavi Winery; Celebrity Tributes honoring Alan Cumming, James Marsden & Rising Stars; Closing Night Awards Ceremony & Wrap Parties; plus VIP receptions, Lounges and Winemaker Dinners. Passholders have access to wine tasting pavilions, film industry & culinary panels. See the complete program online. Festival Passes are on sale now.
See the 2012 Official Program as well as buy Festival Passes now at napavalleyfilmfest.org
The Film Festival sounds like a lot of fun. If you can provide some contact information, I'm sure I can help to spread the word…
Glad to read about California Trekking and its seems to me lot of information included indeed! Thanks Frank Kehl for written up in such input here.
Hiking is most wonderful sports in California. It also one kind of cultural sports too. I invite to enjoyable traveler for making their exciting traveling is possible in California bcz it is best place for Hiking and trekking. Thanks!
Really great write-ups so far. As another SLO county resident I look forward to what you come up with in the future!
Thanks! As a relative newcomer to the Central Coast, I'm still exploring and looking for new places to visit. If there's any local trail that you would like to see covered in this blog, feel free to nominate it in the comments and I'll see what I can do.
I think it’s interesting to learn more about hiking opportunities in California. When I think of California, the first thing that comes to mind is wine. after that, I probably think about cycling.
You’ve certainly had the opportunity to visit a number of places and enjoy the natural beauty of those areas. This should be a good resource for anyone who is interested in hiking at different locations in the United States. I’ll look at your posts and add to my knowledge. Thanks.
Really great write-ups so far. As another SLO county resident I look forward to what you come up with in the future!
I think of California, the first thing that comes to mind is wine. after that, I probably think about cycling.
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