Lake Calavera Hiking Trail
Lake Calavera hiking trail is a family and dog friendly hike located in Carlsbad. Lake Calavera hiking trail features a diverse landscape including wetlands and rolling hills. The best part […]
Local’s Guide: Hiking Eagle Rock
Eagle Rock is a great family friendly hike in Warner Springs. With minimal elevation gain, trail markers, views of the mountains, and an awesome rock formation, what’s not to love […]
Best Hiking Boots For Ankle Support in 2023
When it comes to hiking boots for ankle support, four things matter: comfort, ankle collar, sturdy sole, and weight. To keep your feet and ankles happy on the next trail, […]
Best Hiking Boots Under $100
As an outdoor enthusiast myself, I understand how important it is to have the right gear for your next adventure. At the start of the pandemic back in 2020, hiking […]
Hike Copper Creek Falls And Mine
Just a short drive away, the Copper Creek Falls hike in San Marcos has become a popular north county hiking trail. Copper Creek Falls is a family friendly hike located […]
Garnet Peak Trail
Garnet Peak is a moderate hike located in Cleveland National Forest. The views at the top of Garnet Peak are breathtaking. This hike overlooks Anza Borrego Desert giving you 360 […]
South Clevenger Canyon Hiking Guide
South Clevenger Canyon is a great hike away from the city. At 4 miles roundtrip, it makes for a good challenge with rewarding views. And it’s dog friendly! South Clevenger […]
Hiking Guide: Monserate Mountain Trail Loop
Hiking the Monserate Mountain Trail Loop is a fun challenge. Without construction, Monserate Mountain Trail Loop is a 4 mile hike located in Fallbrook, CA. Monserate Mountain is normally done […]
Hiking Mount Whitney in 18 Hours
Hiking Mount Whitney is one of the most physically challenging things I’ve done. It’s not for the weak or the inexperienced. It’s an extremely difficult but rewarding challenge. With the […]
How To Help Kids Hike Happier In 8 Ways
By: Janice Moskoff, owner of Gather & Go Travel There’s plenty of trails in San Diego, ranging in difficulty and distance. There’s something for everyone, including families. Hiking with kids […]
Local’s Guide: Three Sisters Waterfall Hike
As an avid hiker, I make it a point to hike Three Sisters Waterfall every year. When it’s flowing, it’s such a beautiful waterfall. Before doing this hike, there’s certain […]
Hiking Chula Vista: Mother Miguel/ “Rock House”
Is Mother Miguel hiking trail open? YES, from sunrise to sunset. After seeing so many hikers post their infamous Rock House photo, I decided it was time to check out […]
5 Peak Challenge- Mission Trails Regional Park
What is the 5 Peak Challenge? If you just moved to San Diego, one of the first hikes you’ll probably do is Cowles Mountain. It’s a great first hike if […]
Hiking Poway: Goat Mountain
Goat Mountain is a challenging hike away from all the crowds with great views. Located in Poway, this hiking trail starts at the end of a cul-de-sac in one of […]
Hike Viejas Mountain- Alpine
Viejas Mountain is located in Alpine, just 35 minutes from downtown San Diego. This was a great sunrise hike! We started at 6 AM and made it back to our […]
Locals Guide: Hiking Torrey Pines
Torrey Pines Reserve is a beautiful place to hike just off the coast in San Diego. Torrey Pines hiking trails offer endless views of the ocean and cooler temperatures because […]
Top Things to Do In Bend, Oregon
On a whim, we decided to take advantage of working from home and visit Bend, OR. We were there for a total of 10 days and it was so much […]
Weekend Getaway To Catalina Island
Catalina Island is open! My boyfriend and I did a weekend getaway (Fri-Sun) this summer to Catalina Island and had a blast! Since traveling international is not an option this […]
Sunset Hot Air Balloon Riding!
Amazing. Exciting. Thrilling. Breathtaking. I recommend a hot air balloon ride to everyone- tourists and locals alike. You can’t get these views elsewhere. We were in the air for 1 […]
Shasta Lake Houseboat Trip 2020
I went on my first houseboat trip when I was 8 years old, and have been hooked ever since. I’ve made so many memories on these trips- I learned to […]