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Hi! I’m Swetha Kannan – a Hiker and Outdoor lover from San Jose, California. I’m here to help you plan your next hike, road trip or bucketlist adventure.
Here is what you will find on my blog – Hiking Tips, Trail Recommendations, Road Trip Itineraries and Travel Guides for California, USA and Beyond.
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Pinnacles National Park (West) – A Perfect 2 Day Itinerary
Pinnacles National Park is one of the most fascinating landscapes in California filled with canyons, spires and pitch dark caves formed from volcanic eruptions almost 23 million years ago. It became a National Park relatively recently in 2013 and had about 300,000 visitors in 2023. This blog post gives a 2 day itinerary to the…
Hike this Hidden Alpine Gem – May Lake in Yosemite National Park
Are you looking for a short and scenic hike in Yosemite National Park? You have to hike the trail to May Lake. The May Lake trail is a 2.3 miles round trip hike and it is one of the High Sierra Camps in Yosemite. The hike ends at the high altitude May Lake which is…
Plan a Breathtaking Trip to Sedona this Fall
Sedona is a stunning city in Arizona located within the Coconino National Forest region. The main attraction that brings outdoor enthusiasts to Sedona are its jaw-dropping Red Rock formations and Canyons which make the perfect backdrop for hikers, bikers and outdoor adventurers from all over the US. Sedona was inhabited thousands of years ago by…
A Perfect 3-day Morro Bay California Itinerary
Morro Bay is such an underrated coastal town in the heart of California. You may have heard of SoCal but have you heard of Slo Cal? San Luis Obispo County is a beautiful destination in the Central Coast of California. It is known for its amazing beaches, vineyards, great food as well as their sense…
5 Stunning Beginner Friendly Bay Area Hikes
Bay Area Hikes are some of the most beautiful and best ways to spend a weekend morning in California which is renowned for its stunning landscapes that range from iconic views of the Golden Gate Bridge to expansive ocean vistas, rolling hills, lush forests, and diverse ecosystems. Whether you are new to hiking or an…
10 Stunning Northern California Hikes to do
1. Alamere Falls, Point Reyes National Seashore How does a hike to a waterfall that cascades over a cliff onto a beautiful beach sound like? Alamere Falls is a very popular hike in the Point Reyes National Seashore Philip Burton Wilderness Area. Throughout the hike you will also experience stunning ocean views and breeze. You…