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Hiking Mt Tamalpais, wrong turns, and visions of Ewoks

Hiking Mt Tamalpais, wrong turns, and visions of Ewoks

Located on the California coast just north of San Francisco, Mt Tamalpais offers a secret hiking getaway for locals or tourists in the know. Maybe you haven’t heard of Mt Tamalpais.  There may be a good reason for that.  Just down the road is one of the most popular National Parks in California – Muir [...]

Walking among the giants: Muir Woods National Monument

Walking among the giants: Muir Woods National Monument

As giants ascending to heaven, they stand tall and loom large.  With one look at their immense size, you feel small yet honored to be in their presence. Like your ancient relatives, these trees could tell a story of all that they have seen and experienced.  If they could talk, wisdom would ooze from their [...]

National Parks Week – Thank you John Muir

National Parks Week – Thank you John Muir

This weekend, many people will celebrate National Parks Week with free admission to our nation’s 400 national parks.  As we celebrate, we say “thank you” to John Muir. From Abraham Lincoln’s birthplace in Illinois to Zion National Park in Utah, the national parks offer history, art, nature, natural wonders, and some of the most beautiful [...]