
How to Build a Lightweight Packing List for Multi-Day Treks
Start with the Big Three Before you get into gadgets and snacks, dial in your Big Three: backpack, shelter, and sleep system. These pieces make

How to Plan a Permit-Ready Trip to California’s Desert Wilderness
Know Before You Go Before you start requesting permits or mapping routes, it’s essential to understand exactly where you’re going and what kind of land

Seasonal Guide to Sierra Nevada Backpacking Adventures
Knowing When to Go The Sierra Nevada doesn’t follow one rhythm it runs on four. Spring brings thaw and flowing creeks. Summer unlocks the alpine

Best Coastal Backpacking Trips in Northern California
Point Reyes National Seashore: Rugged Coastline Meets Rolling Meadows Just about an hour north of San Francisco, Point Reyes feels like another world one with

Top Wildlife Watching Spots Across California’s Backcountry
Redwood Empire: Where Elk Still Roam Free Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park keeps things simple: big trees, quiet trails, and wildlife that doesn’t mind if

Exploring the Lost Coast: California’s Remote Hiking Frontier
Where the Road Ends Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the rugged peaks of the King Range, the Lost Coast is one of California’s last


