Category Archives: California

General category for places, hikes, and other trips in California.

Rancheria Falls National Recreation Trail – Sierra National Forest

Posted on August 29, 2017 by California Trekking

An Easy, Family-Friendly Hike to a Spectacular 150-Foot Waterfall Near Huntington Lake Residents of the Central Valley have long escaped the oppressive summer heat by heading up into the western Sierra Nevada during the hotter months of the year. Only … Continue reading →

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Visiting the Tarantula Fest at Henry W. Coe State Park

Posted on September 23, 2016 by California Trekking

An Excellent Introduction to the Wildest Park in the San Francisco Bay Area Tarantulas are unloved. Frequently cast as monsters in horror films, these unusually large and hairy arachnids are actually quite common in California. About 18 different species of … Continue reading →

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Soberanes Fire Prompts Closures and Evacuations in Northern Big Sur

Posted on July 27, 2016 by California Trekking

After five years of unrelenting drought in California, it was pretty much a safe assumption that the 2016 fire season would be one of the worst in recent memory. Although it’s only late July and the wildfire season still has … Continue reading →

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Lodging Review: Tuolumne Meadows Lodge in Yosemite National Park

Posted on October 26, 2015 by California Trekking

An outstanding base camp for exploring the Tuolumne Meadows area Yosemite National Park is, of course, one of the crown jewels of the US National Park system, and an extremely popular destination for California residents and visitors alike. While most … Continue reading →

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Cuesta Fire Forces Temporary Closure of Santa Lucia Wilderness

Posted on August 22, 2015 by California Trekking

If you live in San Luis Obispo County, you’re probably already aware of the Cuesta Fire, which has been burning near Santa Margarita for the past several days. Due to the spread of the fire, the Los Padres National Forest … Continue reading →

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Hilltop, Inn, and Zinfandel Trails – Opolo Vineyards

Posted on September 29, 2014 by California Trekking

A rare hiking opportunity in heart of the Paso Robles wine country Here’s something a little different for your hiking pleasure: a chance to hike on the grounds of a working vineyard nestled in the pastoral Adelaide Hills west of … Continue reading →

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Enjoy Free Admission to California’s National Parks and Forests This Veterans Day Weekend

Posted on November 8, 2013 by California Trekking

In honor of Veterans Day, the National Park Service is waiving entrance fees for all national parks this Veterans Day weekend (November 9-11, 2013). This will be the last fee-free weekend of 2013, so get out there and enjoy your national parks! … Continue reading →

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Santa Rosa Creek Trail – Fiscalini Ranch Preserve

Posted on July 2, 2013 by California Trekking

A delightful creekside stroll in Cambria’s Fiscalini Ranch Preserve Summer is upon us, and unless you’re fortunate enough to live very near the ocean, it’s hot. Really hot. But, while the interior of California is roasting, it’s still cool and … Continue reading →

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Rinconada Trail – Los Padres National Forest (Santa Lucia Ranger District)

Posted on June 23, 2013 by California Trekking

A pastoral Central Coast hike with sweeping views and historic mining ruins San Luis Obispo County offers a wonderful variety of hiking opportunities, both near the coast and farther inland. While the county’s numerous coastal parks generally teem with visitors, … Continue reading →

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Book review: Hiking and Backpacking Santa Barbara & Ventura, by Craig R. Carey

Posted on April 19, 2013 by California Trekking

The Los Padres National Forest stretches along California’s Coast Range from just south of Carmel at its northern end to just west of Interstate 5 near Castaic at its southern end.  The forest consists of two separate regions: the northern … Continue reading →

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