When I think of Santa Barbara, I think of endless sunny days, rows of palm trees, and surfers yelling, “Cowabunga, dude!” While I did not hear any “Hang ten!” or “I’m stoked!”, there were definitely enough surfers and palm trees to satisfy my imagination. But Santa Barbara is more than just a sleepy surf town. It has wine tasting, shopping,…
Icefields Parkway drive is one of the most scenic drives in the world winding through the Canadian Rockies with views of glaciers, lakes, waterfalls, and gorges. This drive begins just north of Lake Louise and crosses through two national parks: Banff and Jasper. You could spend days exploring this scenic roadway especially if you like long hikes. But if you…
Redwood National and State Parks are truly a Northern California gem. The best hikes in Redwood National Park are about the journey, not the destination. Every walk among these giant redwood trees will bring amazement to your eyes. Even as you walk amongst them, it is hard to fathom how big they truly are and how long they have been…
California is one of the most beautiful states in the country and has some of the most interesting cities to visit. You could spend weeks exploring between these two major cities, but most people do not have weeks of vacation time to spare. On this 10-day San Francisco to San Diego road trip, you will get a taste of California’s…