Best Short Hikes in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is the second-largest state park in the United States and is located about a two-hour drive from San Diego, California.
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Ithaca is Gorges
Ithaca, NY is a small detour on the way to my hometown of Rochester, NY and we extended a recent weekend visit with two nights in Ithaca.
Our Introduction to the Pine Barrens (Hammonton, New Jersey)
Despite being a New Jersey resident, Camper Dan first camped in New Jersey just last year – at High Point State Park and on a Hipcamp assignment in Califon – in northern NJ. This past weekend we turned south to the Pine Barrens region of New Jersey.
A Slice of the Catskills: Livingston Manor and Roscoe, New York
We kicked off the 2018 camping season with a trip in Camper Dan to Livingston Manor and Roscoe in the Catskills region of New York.
An afternoon in Ocean Beach, California
O.B. – a.k.a. Ocean Beach, California – is a neighborhood north of downtown San Diego about 1 square mile in size. Ocean Beach is dominated by local independent businesses and also boasts the longest concrete pier on the West Coast.
Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve in La Jolla, California
Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve is comprised of approximately 2,000 acres on the Pacific coast in La Jolla, San Diego, California.
Hike the Los Peñasquitos Canyon Trail in San Diego, California
The Los Peñasquitos Canyon Trail in Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve in San Diego, California meanders 6.8 miles over fairly flat terrain. The highlights of the hike are five creek crossings and a waterfall.
An afternoon in Venice: Venice Canal Historic District and Venice Beach Skate Park
The Venice area of Los Angeles, California is often associated with Venice Beach and Venice Boardwalk. Yet, Venice has a quirky history that includes an attempt at replicating the canals of Venice, Italy as well as serving as the birthplace of modern skateboarding.