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Nature Lover’s Guide to a Northern California Road Trip

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Planning a road trip through the Northern part of the golden state of California is a must! It’s a completely different environment from the South. It is full of lush greens, giant trees, moody skies, small-town coastlines and fresh clean air! Trust me, it’s a nature lover’s paradise.

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California Road Trip to Yosemite National Park

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A Road Trip to Yosemite National Park is what sparked my ultimate true love for nature. We have traveled to many nature parks and other national parks over the past decade, but something about visiting the Yosemite National Park truly ignited my love for our beautiful and incredible planet Earth. It was almost like I […]

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Incredible San Diego Fox & Animal Encounter Tour

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I urge anyone who is an animal lover to check out this animal encounter tour if you are located in the San Diego or Southern California area. I’m an animal lover and I try to advocate for them as often as I can. It was one of the reasons I am on my journey to […]

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Ultimate Weekend Trips from Los Angeles & San Francisco

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If you are looking for a list of the best weekend trips from Los Angeles and San Francisco, you’ve come to the right place! If your base is from one of these main metropolitan cities, this list is the perfect one-stop shop for California weekend getaways.

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Visit a Bioluminescence Beach in Southern California

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Have you ever witnessed the glow of an electric blue bioluminescence beach? The Southern California beaches experiences this rare phenomenon usually in the Spring time. It is a bucket list phenomenon you do not want to miss!

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Death Valley’s Artists Palette Painted Hills

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One of Death Valley’s hidden gems is the Artists Palette painted hills. It is truly a majestic site to behold. You cannot visit Death Valley without making a stop here.

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Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes Death Valley

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The Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes in Death Valley is one of the most beautiful locations to visit in the National Park. It’s an amazing location in the middle of a barren desert that brings to mind stories of the Sahara Desert or Aladdin’s magic lamp.

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Our 2021 Travel Bucket List Destinations

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For the new year of 2020, I wanted to create a Travel Bucket List of destinations we would like to visit. Just for this year. We may not be able to visit them all, but it is nice to dream right?

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What to do in Badwater Salt Flats California

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One of the most unique landscapes of Death Valley is the Salts Flats of California. Known as the Badwater Basin, it was one of my favorite spots during our recent Death Valley trip.

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Where to Find Death Valley Lodging

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Finding lodging in Death Valley can be a bit tricky. I’ve put together the best spots for lodging in Death Valley, plus convenient campgrounds for the outdoor enthusiasts.

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2025 UPDATE

The last few years has hit my family hard.  My beloved dog passed away from a stroke.  My husband was diagnosed with liver disease.  My mental health has been in distress. My dad had a massive stroke last year.  And now 2025 started with crazy wild fires and evacuations.  My other dogs are getting too old to be left behind at home while we travel.  So we have to re-strategize and take turns solo-traveling somehow.  I hope everyone else is enjoying the new year so far!

Stay Safe & Healthy everyone!

About Me

Hi, I’m Patti and I'm from Southern California. I'm an animal lover who enjoys travel, nature, good food, fun times and new experiences.  I like to venture out of the mundane world and explore the wonderful things that surround us every day. If you're like me, I welcome you to join me as we venture into the great wide world and resist the mundane. I hope to help provide great suggestions and help my readers plan their next adventure!
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