The Black Sands beach is a hidden gem within the Golden Gate National Recreation Area/Marin Headlands. The beach is beautiful – offering dramatic views of the ocean against dark black sand and cliffs. It was our first time crossing the Golden Gate Bridge to the north side and we highly recommend doing so to avoid crowds and enjoy the outdoors […]
We like to plan jam-packed national park trips trying to visit as many national, state, national monuments, and historic sites as we can in the days we have off. See our tips for planning the perfect national park vacation below! Deciding on a National Park Planning Your Visit Three Important Tips for any NP trip Where to Stay What to […]
When doing research on visiting Channel Islands National Park, there wasn’t much information online. We’ve created a comprehensive guide to visiting Santa Cruz Island below: What Is Channel Islands NP? The Channel Island is a unique NP that protects five islands off the coast of California near LA. To visit you’ll need to book a ferry ride via Island Packers […]
Sugarland Memorial Park is a 420 acre park featuring miles of walking trails, a dog park, and even a mountain bike trail. There is plenty of parking available on the north side of the park. This side of the park is home to a large lake with a walking trail surrounding and the unique Veterans memorial that gives the park […]