You are not mistaken. That is indeed an elk, and in fact, it’s a party! Meet Tomales Point, a 10-mile out-and-back trail at Point Reyes National Seashore. Stunning coastal views are guaranteed by default as you hike along the Pacific Ocean, but what makes this trail unique is the occasional elk sighting at the Tule … Continue reading Tomales Point: Foragers by the ocean
With the summer heat raging on inland, what better way to spend the day than at the coast? Meet Montaña de Oro, or “Mountain of Gold” in Spanish, a little-known state park that is only 16 miles west of San Luis Obispo. Hike the Bluff Trail, a flat 4-mile loop with spectacular views of the … Continue reading Montaña de Oro: Seeking refuge in the ocean breeze
The road undulates and winds on. Every turn around the cliffs leads to another stunning view of the coastline, where the Santa Lucia Mountains and the Pacific Ocean converge. Here, the color blue gives way to more nuanced definitions–be it cobalt, azure, or another shade in-between or beyond. This is Big Sur, a 90-mile stretch … Continue reading Big Sur: Route to the pristine beauty
