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Sequoia National Park – Big Tree, Big Rock, Big Hike

Going California Posted on April 13, 2016 by SachaAugust 11, 2020

One of my favorite national parks in California has always been Sequoia National Park. It’s not quite as big and popular as Yosemite. That means it’s not quite as crowded!  It’s beauty isn’t as grandeur as Yosemite either.  Yet, Sequoia … Continue reading →

Posted in Favorite Hikes, Favorite Parks, Things to Do | Tagged backcountry, California, Fallen tunnel log, Franklin Lakes, Mineral King, National Park Service, National Park Week, Sequoia National Park, Sequoia Trees | 2 Replies

Paramount Ranch – Where The Old Wild West meets Malibu?

Going California Posted on March 10, 2016 by SachaAugust 12, 2019

UPDATE – On November 8, 2018 a massive fire ignited in both  Los Angeles County and Ventura County.  The inferno burned more that 96,000 acres, killing 3 people and destroying over 1,600 structures. Sadly, a few days later, the fire raged … Continue reading →

Posted in Favorite Hikes, Favorite Parks, Pet Friendly, Things to Do | Tagged California, Hollywood, Los Angeles, Malibu, Old Wild West, Paramount Ranch, Paramount Studios, Southern California | 4 Replies

Bodie – A Ghost Town that’s really a Ghost Town

Going California Posted on February 12, 2016 by SachaFebruary 12, 2016

If you’re vacationing at Mammoth Mountain or camping at June Lake and you’re looking to do some exploring, then head to Bodie, where a ghost town is really a ghost town!     This ghostly gold mining town is located … Continue reading →

Posted in Favorite Parks, Neighborhoods, Things to Do, Uncategorized | Tagged Bodie, Bodie California, California, California Historic Site, Ghost Town, Gold Mining Town, Mammoth Lakes, Mono Lake, Sierra Nevada Mountains, wild west | Leave a reply

Winter Playtime at Mammoth Mountain

Going California Posted on February 3, 2016 by SachaMarch 10, 2016

Let me start by saying that Mammoth Mountain is a lava dome or a volcanic dome.  A series of eruptions formed the mountain, more than 57,000 years ago. Though Mammoth Mountain is technically not an active volcano, there are signs … Continue reading →

Posted in Neighborhoods, Things to Do | Tagged California, Mammoth Lakes, Mammoth Mountain, Mammoth Mountain ski resort, Tamarack Cross Country Ski Center, Tamarack Lodge, Winter playtime, Woolly's snow tubing park | 4 Replies

Mammoth Food at Mammoth Mountain

Going California Posted on January 22, 2016 by SachaJanuary 22, 2016

When you think of Mammoth Mountain or Mammoth Lakes, you never think of food or fine dining.  You think of Skiing and partying, right?  Well, that you should!  But, several years ago, it was hard to find fine dining or … Continue reading →

Posted in Favorite Foods, Neighborhoods, Pet Friendly, Things to Do | Tagged dining, family friendly, Mammoth Lakes, Mammoth Mountain, pet friendly restaurants | Leave a reply

Mammoth Mountain – Baby it’s cold outside!

Going California Posted on January 15, 2016 by SachaJanuary 21, 2016

It sure has been cold up in the California mountains. All you snow bunnies out there, it’s finally time to hit one of the most popular ski areas in California, Mammoth Mountain!  Even if you don’t ski, there are lots … Continue reading →

Posted in Best Hotels, Things to Do | 4 Replies

A Place in The Sun – Experience Vintage Palm Springs!

Going California Posted on January 7, 2016 by SachaJanuary 30, 2017

The holidays are finally over and I’ve been gone from my blog for far too long!  December was so hectic for me.  I am a new high school mom and I am a soccer mom of nearly 10 years.  I … Continue reading →

Posted in Best Hotels, Neighborhoods, Pet Friendly, Things to Do | Tagged A Place In The Sun, garden hotel, Palm Springs, pet friendly hotel, vintage | 4 Replies

Grand Ave Arts Walking Tour – Los Angeles

Going California Posted on November 20, 2015 by SachaJanuary 31, 2017

This past October, my family spent the day on Grand Avenue in downtown LA, for an event where you get a free and all access day of museum exhibitions, architecture tours and performances. It was a warm and festive day, … Continue reading →

Posted in Favorite Parks, Neighborhoods, Things to Do, Uncategorized | Tagged Ahmanson Theatre, downtown LA, Grand Ave Arts, Grand Park, Walt Disney Concert Hall | 2 Replies

Death Valley Lodging & Camping

Going California Posted on October 22, 2015 by SachaOctober 22, 2015

While Death Valley is a whole lot of exquisite desert, there isn’t a whole lot of sleeping accommodations available.  However, if you plan ahead, you’ll experience some the most remarkable lodging and camping. You’ll be surprised at how nice some … Continue reading →

Posted in Favorite Parks, Things to Do | Tagged Camping, Death Valley, Eureka Dunes, Furnace Creek Inn, Stovepipe Wells, The Ranch at Furnace Creek | 4 Replies

Death Valley – A Thanksgiving Tradition

Going California Posted on October 2, 2015 by SachaOctober 7, 2015

  Autumn is here, so I’d like to share with you one of my family’s favorite Thanksgiving tradition to one of my all time favorite parks, Death Valley National Park.  Death Valley is located on the eastern border of south … Continue reading →

Posted in Best Hotels, Favorite Hikes, Favorite Parks, Things to Do | Tagged Calfiornia, Death Valley, Desert, National Parks, Scotty's Castle, Thanksgiving vacation, Ubehebe Crater | Leave a reply

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