Posts Tagged With: Outdoors

Hiking Mammoth’s Crystal Lake

Posted on July 28, 2015 by calitrails

The Crystal Crag trail in Mammoth is one of the best compromises between breathtaking scenery and ease of access that you’ll find in California.

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Categories: Trip Report | Tags: California, Hiking, Kids, Landscape Photography, Mammoth Lakes, Nature, Outdoors, Sierra Nevada | 12 Comments

The Devils Slide Trail to the Tahquitz Peak Lookout

Posted on December 3, 2013 by calitrails

Don’t let the name fool you, the Devils Slide Trail is a heavenly slice of Southern California hiking.

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Categories: Trip Report | Tags: California, Dog, Hiking, Nature, Outdoors, Photography, San Jacinto, Snow, Tahquitz Peak, Wilderness | 15 Comments

Convict Lake Fall Color

Posted on October 15, 2013 by calitrails

Callie and I finished our fall color trip at another classic eastern Sierra spot. Convict Lake never disappoints.

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Categories: Trip Report | Tags: California, Convict Lake, Dogs, Fall, Hiking, Mountains, Outdoors, Photography, Sierra Nevada, Travel | 5 Comments

Lundy Canyon Fall Color

Posted on October 14, 2013 by calitrails

Lundy Canyon is yet another spectacular fall hike in the eastern Sierra. Callie and I were fortunate to hit the trail on a beautiful day when the foliage was peaking.

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Categories: Trip Report | Tags: California, Dogs, Hiking, Landscape Photography, Nature, Outdoors, Photography, Travel | 7 Comments

Fall Color at Mcgee Creek

Posted on October 14, 2013 by calitrails

Mcgee Creek is one of our favorite spots in the Eastern Sierra for fall color. Most people avoid the area because the best views require you to hike and explore a bit. With Callie in tow, that is a requirement for us, so Mcgee Creek is a perfect fit.

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Categories: Trip Report | Tags: California, Dog, Fall Color, Hiking, Nature, Outdoors, Photography, Sierra Nevada | 6 Comments

Bishop Fall Color Guide: A Morning in Paradise

Posted on September 5, 2013 by calitrails

Every year around the end of September, foliage in the Eastern Sierra begins to turn color to signal the change in season. For a brief couple of weeks, the Sierra crest lights up with brilliant hues of red, orange, and yellow as Aspen groves transition towards fall. It is one of the most dazzling displays of nature found on the West Coast. Furthermore, the fact that this amazing explosion of seasonal color occurs in California, which is traditionally devoid of these types of scenes, makes the occasion even more special.

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