20 Epic Weekend Trips To Take From San Francisco, CA
California is the ultimate playground for road trippers. POINT BLANK! Honestly, I didn’t realize just how spoiled we are here until I started traveling more outside the state. I’ve lived in the Bay Area my entire life (going on nearly 30+ years now!), and so many of my weekends growing up and into adulthood were spent piling into the car and exploring random corners of Northern California with family and friends. Over the years, I’ve road-tripped to places that were absolutely worth the gas money… and others that had me wondering...
Road Tripping Along The Sonoma Coast: Seafood, Coastal Walks, And Secluded Resorts
I’ve lived in the Bay Area for basically my entire life now (wow… saying 30 years out loud feels mildly offensive to myself…), which means a HUGE chunk of my weekends over the years have been spent road tripping around Northern California trying to find places that are actually worth the drive. Some destinations totally lived up to the hype. Others? Not gonna lie, some were complete duds that made me question why I burned an entire tank of gas to get there. But after all these years of NorCal exploring, one...
Calico Ghost Town, CA: The Coolest Old West Pit Stop On Your Way To Las Vegas
If you’ve read enough of my travel guides, you’re probably already aware of my soft spot for anything old-timey. Historic towns, quirky roadside attractions, forgotten little landmarks turned into art exhibits, etc, those are the kinds of stops that make a road trip memorable! And when it comes to Old West towns, Calico Ghost Town is one of my favorite offbeat stops in the California desert. I’ve actually been to Calico Ghost Town three separate times, usually while road-tripping with friends who have never heard of it before. And before you...
Columbia River Gorge: 18 Amazing Things To Do On Your Epic Day Trip
The Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area is one of those places that makes you pull over every five minutes because the views somehow keep getting better the deeper into it you go. Between the waterfalls, cliffside viewpoints, and forest hikes, it’s no surprise the area was designated a National Scenic Area in the first place! I’ve driven through the Gorge four times now, and I still get excited every time we start cruising along the Historic Columbia River Highway. This 70-mile scenic byway is widely considered one of the most...