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Kayaking at Badwater Basin in Death Valley National Park

Can you kayak in Death Valley? Yes! Currently the National Park Service is allowing park visitors to take kayaks and stand up paddle boards onto the historic Lake Manly, the ancient lake that has reappeared at Badwater Basin. Read this Flying Dawn Marie travel guide for all the info you need to plan your kayaking adventure to Death Valley National Park, a perfect road trip from Los Angeles.

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Hiking to Yosemite’s Mirror Lake in Winter

Read this Flying Dawn Marie travel guide about hiking to Mirror Lake in Yosemite National Park during Winter. This Yosemite Valley trail is a popular hike during snowy months. The pristine seasonal lake offers reflective views of Half Dome and many other granite formations in the Tenaya Canyon. This is an easy to moderate hike that is dog friendly and perfect for families near Curry Village.

Best California Trips for 2023 Spring, Summer, Fall & Winter

Read this Flying Dawn Marie travel guide for the best trips in California to take in 2023. Listed out in this article are 6 top road trips to take during each season, Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter. We'll explore mountain adventures in Yosemite and Lassen Volcanic National Park, as well as beach destinations in Big Sur. We'll head to the desert to discover unique landscapes in Death Valley.

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Firehole Lake Drive in Yellowstone National Park

Read this Flying Dawn Marie Yellowstone travel guide to visiting Firehole Lake Drive. This loop features several geothermal highlights, including White Dome Geyser, Hot Lake, Black Warrior Lake, Steady Geyser, and Great Fountain Geyser. If you're looking for things to do in Yellowstone National Park without the crowds, this is short drive from Old Faithful and Grand Prismatic and less crowded.

Rock Creek Lake - Eastern Sierra Fall Colors

Read this Fall color travel guide to Rock Creek Lake in the Eastern Sierra mountains. Rock Creek Canyon is home to dozens alpine lakes and hiking trails, but today we'll be hiking the easy trail around Rock Creek Lake and enjoying the autumn colors as we stroll through groves of aspen trees. The Fall colors are peaking along Highway 395, so download the free photo guide to my top spots.

Tenaya Lake - Yosemite National Park

Today we're hiking around Tenaya Lake, the largest lake in Yosemite National Park. This high altitude lake off Tioga Road offers stunning reflections of the surrounding granite peaks, and is open to swimming, kayaking, and picnicking.

California, Forest, Hiking, Mountains, National Parks, YosemiteDawn MarieJune 6, 2022yosemite, yosemite national park, national park, tenaya, tenaya lake, lake, tioga pass, californiaComment

Lake Sabrina - Eastern Sierra Fall Colors

Today we're soaking in the Eastern Sierra Fall colors around Lake Sabrina near the small mountain town of Aspendell. This High Sierra lake along the middle fork of Bishop Creek is a great destination for fishing, boating, and hiking.

California, Hiking, Mountains, Eastern SierraDawn MarieOctober 4, 2021eastern sierras, fall colors, fall, autumn, aspendell, bishop, bishop creek, lake sabrina, lake, lakes, high sierras, mountains, hiking, highway 395Comment

Intake Two - Eastern Sierra Fall Colors

Today we're taking an Autumn hike around a small lake up in the Eastern Sierra near Aspendell. Intake II was created by a dam built along Bishop Creek, and the trail that loops around is covered with aspen trees that radiate Fall colors in September and October.

California, Hiking, Mountains, Eastern SierraDawn MarieSeptember 20, 2021fall, fall colors, autumn, lake, bishop, bishop creek, aspendell, eastern sierras, sierra nevadas, high sierras, highway 395Comment

Sand Harbor - Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park

Welcome to the pristine waters of North Lake Tahoe at Sand Harbor Nevada State Park. The turquoise waters of this top Tahoe attraction is a popular Instagram spot and destination for photographers. Take a swim in the clear blue water, capture pictures, and rock hop from boulder to boulder.

Hiking, Lake Tahoe, Nevada, State ParksDawn MarieMay 31, 2021lake tahoe, north tahoe, tahoe, sand harbor, hiking, trails, northern california, california, lake, lakes, state park, nevada Comment

A Weekend in Lassen Volcanic National Park

Today we're exploring Lassen Volcanic National Park in Northern California. This underrated National Park has so much to offer, including ancient and dormant volcanoes, hydrothermal activity, prestine lakes, and abundant wildlife. Sign up for a FREE Travel Guide for a perfect weekend adventure.

Fall Foliage at North Lake

Today we're exploring the Fall colors of North Lake in the High Sierra Mountains near Bishop, California. We'll be taking the short hike for an early morning sunrise photoshoot so we can capture the still glassy reflections of the beautiful Autumn color palette up on the mountains.

Lower Glen Alpine Falls - Lake Tahoe

Lower Glen Alpine Falls isn't the largest waterfall in Lake Tahoe, but it is certainly one of the most unique and easiest to get to. Join me for a virtual tour of these falls, as we hike down and rock hop below the cascading waterfall above.

California, Hiking, Lake Tahoe, Outdoors, Northern CaliforniaDawn MarieSeptember 14, 2020waterfall, waterfalls, river, creek, stream, glen alpine, fallen leaf, fallen leaf lake, lake tahoe, tahoe, lake, hiking, california, desolation wilderness, wildernessComment

Bonsai Rock & Whale Rock - Lake Tahoe

Today we're hiking down to Bonsai Rock and Whale Rock in Lake Tahoe. Only 1 mile south of Sand Harbor in Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, these rocks and crystal blue coves are a perfect place for bouldering, kayaking, and swimming.

Lake Tahoe, Beach, Hiking, Outdoors, Nevada, Northern CaliforniaDawn MarieAugust 31, 2020lake, lake tahoe, tahoe, nevada, bonsai rock, whale rock, hiking, trailsComment

Magnificent Mono Lake – Top Reasons to Visit...Now!

Mono Lake Tufa State National Reserve is a must visit when traveling to Yosemite, Mammoth Lakes, June Lake, or Bishop in California. In this post, I'm sharing all about the salt water, the tufa rock formations, the wildlife, and the beautiful views.

Mountains, Hiking, California, State Parks, Eastern SierraDawn MarieSeptember 30, 2019highway 395, mono lake, panum crater, yosemite, mammoth lakes, hiking, lake, lakesComment