Powerful wind and surf shapes the raw elements with the sound of the sea…

A historic stop along the El Camino Real…

Morro Rock is the standout in this central California beach town…

Central and Southern California’s only off-road beach…

This Danish-inspired small town is the perfect weekend getaway…

Retracing my childhood along the cliffs of Santa Barbara…

In the coastal hills above Santa Barbara, you’ll find some amazing views, day or night…

An iconic Southern California beach…

Returning to a place I called home…

In 2014, high atop the northern California volcanic mountain of Mt. Shasta, a glacial dam broke free. The resulting washout destroyed the Pilgrim Creek Road bridge and began a series of mud and debris flows forcing a mountain community to face years of setbacks and make accessibility a challenging act of endurance.

For those searching for a more adventurous route up the mountain, this trailhead which follows one of the more technical ways to reach the summit, requires an off-road 4x4 vehicle with high clearance.

The most popular and easiest way to get up close and personal with Mount Shasta whether you’re here for the views or climbing the mountain.

Initiated in 2002, this space adorned with sculptures, plants, trinkets, and views of the surrounding nature, hopes to inspire others to find inner peace in order to create world peace.

Just outside of Downtown Mount Shasta, you’ll find a bio-diverse sanctuary home to the head waters of the Sacramento River.

As you descend into Southern Oregon, heading north along interstate 5, you’ll see the turn-off for the area’s ski destination, which offers a great experience and views during the summer as well…

If you find yourself heading east or west on highway 89 in Northern California, blink and you might miss this town with a lot of history and a lot of potential…

Along the northern California interstate 5 corridor, you’ll find this town where yesterday meets today, amid the callback to the mining days of old…