Proud to say the hubs and I play tourist in our own area as often as possible! The last time we were at Angel Island we hiked up to the peak and back down on a hot winter day last year with a limited ferry schedule…this time it was Memorial Day weekend with an hourly ferry […]
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Evening on the Rock – Alcatraz Island
Is it crazy for the hubs and I to pay to go to prison? Well we did…and they took us! We played tourist in San Francisco this weekend and checked off a bucket list item. Alcatraz! Tickets for the night tour were purchased almost 3 months ago which meant we had to wait and wait […]
Quiet Giants – Portola Redwoods – South Bay
Have you tried to hug a giant redwood tree? No? Definitely add this to your bucket list and head on over to Portola Redwoods CA State Park! I am not sure why we continue to be surprised by all the open space in and around the bay area but we are. We feel so lucky […]
History and Views on Angel Island
Want an adventure full of history and gorgeous SF bay views? Head on over to Angel Island! It has been on our list of places to hike for quite some time but the limited ferry schedule and healthy fear of crowds has prevented us until last weekend. On the day we went, SF was having […]
One of Mt Tam’s many extraordinary secrets…the amphitheater!
The hubs and I love to find hidden spots and treasures which seem to be in abundance in NorCal. Ask around and everyone knows about the Mountain Theater, aka Cushing Memorial on Mount Tamalpais but few suggest it to you to get out and explore. We happen to have an insider that is always excited to tell us […]
Summit! Jack London State Historic Park
We have hiked all around Jack London State Historic Park and it never disappoints! This time we got to meet our future selves!!! It’s as if a time machine was built and the hubs and I got to see what our lives will be like in 20 years….more on that further down in the post. […]