I first heard of Runyon Canyon on Instagram. As an active “instagrammer” living in LA with many friends in the LA area, it was not long until my feed was a bombardment of beautiful images of other bloggers and influencers at Runyon Canyon. Automatically, I was interested. It still took me a few months to…
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Carlsbad Caverns: New Mexico’s Underground Treasure
Fast Facts Over 50 miles of trailheads in it’s 46,766 acre land Located beneath the Guadalupe Mountains Over 250 million year ago this area was under water, but a change in the climate made the formations of this cave possible Thanks to President Calvin Coolidge, this area was established into a National park after he…
5 Reasons to Visit Mount Rainier National Park- Washington
Fast Facts The 14,410- foot volcano can be spotted from any direction even more than 100 miles away If you reach the top of Mount Rainier, you can see all 26 glaciers In March 1899,it became the 5th National Park Open all year round, but it’s peak season is between July and August Surpasses over…
Top 4 Romantic National Parks
Virgin Islands- U.S Virgin Islands Open all year round, the Virgin Islands National park is a dreamy escape for a well deserved getaway. Known for its blue waters, white sandy beaches and tropical forests it’s a gateway to tropical paradise. It’s part of a chain of islands located in the Caribbean on the Atlantic Ocean,…
California Coast: Point Dume
Point Dume in Malibu, California is one of the best places for panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean. Point Dume not only opens up an incredible up-close experience to the waves, the upper headland area lends an extraordinary view of the northwestern point. Point Dume, is a good area for hikers looking for views and…
The TV Lover’s Hike: Franklin Canyon #3
Franklin Canyon is probably not the place where experienced hikers come for kicks but it is the perfect place to unwind, have a picnic and visualize how your favorite movie or TV show shot here. That is, because Franklin Canyon is a notable filming location located in Beverly Hills. The hike itself is not…
Rubio Canyon- Mother Nature’s Hidden Gem-Hike #2
Driving down the street of Pleasantridge Drive, one might not imagine that tucked in between two homes is a trail that leads to a secluded point atop the Angeles National Forest that brings you to a grand panoramic view of Los Angeles County. Depending on the weather you can see as far as the buildings…
First Hike of 2016: Eaton Canyon
As the start of 2016 looms over us, the need for thrills and new beginnings rushes through me. One of my personal goals this year is to be more active and try new things, you’d think that as a travel enthusiast I would have already hiked all of California but the sad truth is that…
TRAVEL WITH DENISE 