Point Lobos Nature Reserve: The Crown Jewel of the State Park System
As an avid hiker and wildlife enthusiast, I thoroughly enjoyed my trip to Point Lobos State Natural Reserve. It is…
Getaway to Briones and a funtastic Balestrieri Family Farm
By Fran Cain I hike a lot at Briones Regional Park. In December, I discovered a new entrance for me…
The Wandering Fossans
Meet the Fossans, Michael, wife Kris, Tristan (19), and the twins Aidan and Zoe (12). Last year, Clayton was their…
Unmasking South Lake Tahoe
By David King – Lake Tahoe is one of the Bay area’s top vacation jaunts, and even though masking mandates…
Almanor:A Jewel of a Lake
While heading toward Lake Tahoe may be the most well-traveled route for mountain lovers from the Bay Area, others have…
Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway
Journey-Man’s Journal By Fran Cain Everyone knows that California is earthquake country. But it is also Volcano Country. After visiting…
Black Diamond Mines Forgotten Towns
Journey-man’s Journal by Scott Feuer Tales from the Trail — Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve is one of my favorite…
Tony La Russa and ARF Donors Launch Pets for Veterans Building in Walnut Creek.
On April 2nd, Tony La Russa and wife, Elaine, ARF’s Executive Director, Elena Bicker, President Greg McCoy along with other…
Hiking Mt. Diablo’s Eastside: A Window into the Past
Journey-man’s Journal One of the many pleasures of hiking amongst the Black Hills in Mt. Diablo’s eastern range is…
Tales from the Trail: Shoulder Season Camping at Lake Sonoma
By Scott Feuer Summer is over, the kids are back in school, but don’t put those backpacks, camping gear, and…
Tales from the Trail: A Solo Birthday Wilderness Adventure
Journey-man’s Journal by Scott Feuer The plan was to do something unique, something atypical of the traditional birthday celebration; a…
A 9-Day Tour of the Southwest
I love Daisy Mae. She’s everything you’d ever want in a travel companion. She’s slim and sleek and light on…