All Trips
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US
37 posts
US · California
Castle Rock 2026 | A Hike To The Ridge Overlook With The Boys
A short hike with three boys at Castle Rock State Park, logging 3.3 mi, 682 ft of gain, and 1h44m on Strava - from a giant redwood root sculpture to a ridge overlook.
2026-09-07 · 4 min
US · California
Golden Gate 2026 | A Clear-Sky Afternoon At The Bridge
Back at the Golden Gate three months later, this time under a clean blue sky - from a quiet beach to the bridge sidewalk, plus a viral photo-challenge moment with a textbook cover.
2026-09-06 · 5 min
US · Bay Area
Bicycle Sunday San Mateo 2026 | A Lakeside Ride Along Cañada Road
Our family of five joined San Mateo County's Bicycle Sunday, riding the car-free stretch of Cañada Road past Crystal Springs Reservoir with a stop at the Pulgas Water Temple.
2026-08-23 · 5 min
US · San Jose
San Jose Municipal Rose Garden 2026 | A Midsummer Afternoon Among the Roses
Thousands of roses in full bloom at the San Jose Municipal Rose Garden — white, pink, red, and yellow rows stacked so densely that one afternoon of photos wasn't nearly enough.
2026-07-26 · 5 min
US · Los Angeles
The Huntington Library and Gardens 2026 | A Day Through Japanese, Chinese, And Rose Gardens
From the art collections in the Huntington mansion to the Rose Garden, Japanese Garden, and Liu Fang Yuan, we covered three very different gardens in a single day.
2026-07-19 · 7 min
US · Running Event
Stars and Strides 5K 2026 | A Summer Run Through Downtown San Jose
A trio ran the Stars and Strides 5K-10K Run through downtown San Jose, with a friendly course, a lively mood, and a celebratory drink after picking up the medals.
2026-07-11 · 6 min
US · California Coast
Half Moon Bay 2026 | Seals, Cypress Trees, And Coastal Flowers
A July Half Moon Bay half-day coast loop, from a seal overlook and cypress grove to purple-white flowers after the fog opened.
2026-07-03 · 6 min
US · California
Golden Gate 2026 | Pier 39, Fog, And A Bridge Walk
A light San Francisco day trip from Pier 39 lunch and a FIFA photo stop to Crissy Field, Battery East, and the Golden Gate Bridge sidewalk in the fog.
2026-06-13 · 5 min
US · California Coast
Monterey, 17-Mile Drive & Carmel 2026 | A Blue-Sky Coastal Day
A sunny one-day coastal route through Monterey, 17-Mile Drive, and Carmel-by-the-Sea, with Spanish Bay, Bird Rock, Lone Cypress, and small-town walking.
2026-05-23 · 6 min
US · Bay Area
Mission Peak 2026 First Climb | Waking The Legs Up Without Reaching The Summit
My first Mission Peak hike of 2026 logged 5.3 mi and 1,739 ft on Strava. We did not summit, but the mid-slope wind and Bay Area views were enough.
2026-05-17 · 4 min
US · Bay Area
Google & Alviso 2026 | A Half-Day From Colorful Campus Art To Pink Salt Ponds
A light Bay Area half-day route from Google Visitor Experience public art and store views to Alviso Marina County Park's pink salt ponds and wetland boardwalk.
2026-05-13 · 5 min
US · National Parks
Sequoia & Kings Canyon 2026 | Giant Trees, Deep Canyon, And Green Meadows At Road's End
A two-day weekend through Sequoia and Kings Canyon: giant trees, Moro Rock views, canyon roads, river and waterfall stops, and the quiet green meadow at Road's End.
2026-05-09 · 7 min
US · National Parks
Pinnacles 2026 | A Wrong Turn, But Better Views
We revisited Pinnacles with family intending to take an easy route, accidentally added extra climbing, exhausted my wife, and still found high rock views and cave scenery.
2026-05-03 · 5 min
US · Bay Area Family
Pasifika STEAM Fest 2026 | A Half-Day Family Tech Activity
The main event was the indoor Pasifika STEAM Fest interactive experience, with only a few quick outdoor photos by the Roblox building afterward.
2026-04-11 · 5 min
US · Bay Area Family
San Jose Easter 2026 | A Half-Day Family Egg Hunt
A community park Easter event with check-in photos, playground warm-up, and age-group egg hunt activities on the grass. Easy pace, high kid participation.
2026-04-04 · 5 min
US · California Road Trip
Carrizo Plain & Paso Robles 2026 | A Last-Minute Wildflower Weekend
A two-day weekend from Carrizo Plain wildflowers to a Paso Robles winery, with big views from Caliente Mountain Ridge and a pink-gold sunset over Soda Lake.
2026-03-14 · 6 min
US · City Trip
Miami & Houston 2026 | Four Days From Beach Murals To Rockets
A four-day route from Miami's Wynwood and South Beach to Houston's space exhibits: sea breeze and street art first, rockets and space storytelling after.
2026-02-01 · 8 min
US · Bay Area
Del Valle 2026 | A Bay Area Little Switzerland Day Trip
A weekend visit to Del Valle for rolling green hills and lake views: easy hiking, pretty scenery, tight parking, and one very real parking ticket.
2026-01-10 · 3 min
US · Desert Road Trip
Palm Springs & Joshua Tree 2025 | A Two-Day Christmas Desert Trip
A Tesla trip to Palm Springs and Joshua Tree, with cactus gardens and rock formations by day, then deep-sky and moon photography under a surprisingly vivid night sky.
2025-12-28 · 7 min
US · Hawaii
Maui 2025 | Six Days With Family
A six-day Maui family trip from Kaanapali to Kihei and Haleakala sunset, with snorkeling, a partial Road to Hana, coastal drives, and clouds above the volcano.
2025-10-13 · 14 min
US · Day Trip
Pinnacles 2025 | A Family Day Trip In Photos
A September 28, 2025 day trip to Pinnacles: entrance photo, rock-wall trail, cave exploring, and a lake finish. Light hiking, strong photos.
2025-09-28 · 4 min
US · Bay Area
Filoli Garden 2025 | A Slow Independence Day Visit
A mellow July 4th day trip through Filoli's historic house and gardens, with an easy pace and plenty of family photos.
2025-07-04 · 5 min
US · Running Event
Stars and Stripes 5K 2025 | A Summer Event For The Whole Family
From pre-race gathering to the finish line, this 5K had a friendly rhythm and lively mood, making it a good family half-day activity.
2025-06-28 · 6 min
US · Cycling Event
Sea Otter 2025 | Monterey Bike Expo And Two Days Of Riding
A two-day Monterey Sea Otter cycling weekend: an easy 50-mile ride on Day 1, then a family-friendly 10+ mile ride on Day 2.
2025-04-12 · 5 min
US · California Coast
Monterey & 17-Mile Drive 2024 | A Christmas Coast Walk
A Christmas visit to Monterey Fisherman's Wharf and 17-Mile Drive: pretty ocean views, dense coastal mansions, and a very easy family route.
2024-12-22 · 4 min
US · Sierra Nevada
Mammoth Lake 2024 | Four Days From Tioga Pass To Mammoth
Day 1 was a quick Yosemite visit and first Tioga Pass drive, Day 2 was the 70-mile Mammoth Gran Fondo, Day 3 was Convict Lake and hot springs, and Day 4 was a Mono Lake wait before Tioga Pass reopened after 4 PM.
2024-09-06 · 9 min
US · National Parks
Teton & Yellowstone 2024 | A 9-Day Road Trip
A 2,500-mile round trip with five real park days in Grand Teton and Yellowstone: bears, elk, bison, Old Faithful, Morning Glory Pool, and a few honest restaurant hits and misses.
2024-08-04 · 11 min
US · Cycling
Lake Tahoe 2024 | A Weekend Ride Around The Lake
A weekend Lake Tahoe loop ride: about 70 miles on Day 1, then a return day. The altitude made it harder, but the scenery and riding group made it worth it.
2024-07-15 · 6 min
US · Running Event
Stars and Strides 5K 2024 | A Family Event Day
A light 5K event day with morning check-in, warm-up, course photos, and finish-line memories. Not too intense, but full of ceremony.
2024-06-29 · 5 min
US · National Parks
Yosemite 2024 | Two Days For Firefall And Waterfall Hiking
Day 1 was a Horsetail Fall Firefall watch; Day 2 was a hard Yosemite Falls Trail hike plus Bridalveil Fall and classic Yosemite viewpoints.
2024-02-24 · 8 min
US · Tahoe Camping
Fallen Leaf 2023 | Two Days Camping By A Tahoe Forest Lake
A relaxed weekend camping trip at Fallen Leaf Lake with mountain views, paddle boarding, sand play, and even a car wash on the way home.
2023-06-24 · 5 min
US · California
Henry Cowell 2023 | One Night Camping Among The Redwoods
A relaxed one-night Henry Cowell camping weekend with redwoods, banana slugs, ridge views, and the first outing for a new North Face tent.
2023-05-20 · 4 min
US · Desert Road Trip
Death Valley 2022 | Three Desert Days After The Wind Won
Our first camping night ended with the wind damaging the tent, so we switched to a hotel and still managed to cover Death Valley's classic viewpoints.
2022-11-23 · 7 min
US · Camping Road Trip
Crater Lake & Lassen 2022 | A Full-Camping Week
From camping near Klamath Falls to Crater Lake, Lava Beds, and Lassen Peak, this all-camping route was new, beautiful, and honestly tiring.
2022-07-05 · 8 min
US · California Coast
Big Sur 2022 | A Quick Overnight Coast Camping Trip
A friend managed to reserve a rare Big Sur campsite, so we spent one easy overnight playing near the water, camping under the trees, and paying very memorable coast prices.
2022-05-29 · 4 min
US · Winter Trip
Mt. Shasta 2022 | Three Days And Two Nights Of First Snow Play With Kids
Our first attempt at taking the kids to learn skiing turned into mostly snow play; Shasta was truly cold, and the wood stove plus chopping wood became the surprise memory.
2022-01-15 · 5 min
US · California
Los Angeles & Santa Monica 2014 | Four Family Days From City Streets To The Beach
A 2014 spring break album revisited: Los Angeles city walks plus slow Santa Monica beach time, with an easy route and plenty of photo stops.
2014-04-10 · 7 min
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