One thing the central California coastline of Big Sur provides is stunning ocean views, and sandy beaches without the crowds. But what about man’s best friend? Is your four-legged best friend allowed to join you at Julia Pfeiffer State Beach? Hell no! Dogs are treated like second-class citizens at the state parks across America. Honestly, …
It sounds like every outdoor adventurer’s fantasy, right? Sell it all, gas up the RV, pack the Starlink and hit the open roads of America without ever looking back. Cue Willie Nelson, cue Instagram filters, cue smug “offgrid” hashtags. Oh, if only traveling full-time in a motorhome were that cut and dry! But here’s what …
2025 has been a year. I really don’t know what I did in life to deserve the shitstorm that 2025 has thrown at me. As I limped my way into 2025, a hiking guide with two busted up ankles, I thought, This too shall pass. Well, it’s now nine long chronic pain-filled months later, and …
I’m all about healthy eating. That’s why I make my own salad dressings. I juice fresh fruits and veggies that I grow in my organic garden at home. And this late fall, I learned how to roast Brazil nuts. For our family, the healthier the lifestyle the better. But sometimes you have to draw the …
I’m the Hungry Mountaineer adventure guide and snack sherpa and I’m here to help you discover, well yes, all the fall colors that the Sierra has to offer but also where to snack. Walk with me through the hiking trails of Mono County and also discover where to eat in California’s Eastern Sierra. Take a …