"Good Bye, God; I'm going to Bodie."
The ghost town of Bodie’s unofficial slogan pretty much sums up what the town was like in its heyday: a boomtown “known as the most lawless, wild, and tough mining camp in the West.” Today, Bodie State Historic Park contains the few surviving buildings of this once-thriving town, preserved as they were left in a state of “arrested decay.”
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Yosemite is one of California's most famous parks, and the sixth most popular national park in the United States. It’s also, you know, incredibly gorgeous. If you decide you want to visit Yosemite, there are a few things you should know, ranging from the practical stuff to the lowdown on all the best hikes and viewpoints:
The Crowley Lake Columns are a strange, otherworldly site in the thin strip of California east of the Sierra Mountain range. These pale, natural columns along the edge of Lake Crowley look almost like the remains of an ancient temple--not the results of a volcanic explosion (check out that link to learn more about how these columns were formed).
We're not all palm trees and cool bridges, y'all (although that's definitely part of our draw). California is actually incredibly diverse; living just outside San Francisco, within an hour or two's drive I could reach the ocean, mountains, forest or desert. When the weather gets warm, there's honestly nothing better than relaxing on a beach in my sunny home state. These six beaches, scattered all along the California coast, give you a taste of every beach vibe you could be hoping for, from chill to adventurous:
This past March, I spent two days in Joshua Tree experiencing the spring super bloom, the brief time of year when California's wildflowers bloom all at once, turning the landscape into a dreamy rainbow of colors.
“In the American Southwest, I began a lifelong love affair with a pile of rock.”
So spoke Edward Abbey--and honestly? I get it. The American Southwest is full of deep canyons, red stone monuments, and awesome national parks, but there’s more to it than that. It’s a place I’ve visited a dozen times throughout my life, and which always seems to draw me back in. The dry heat, the orange earth, the smell of sagebrush and the wind across my face pulls me back time and time again. Whether you’ve never been or you’re still waiting for your next chance, the places in these photos are sure to inspire: Can I be really honest with you here? My first impression of Salton Sea was that its smell lives up to its name.
While I'm a huge advocate for travel at any age, there's definitely something about traveling in your 20s. Maybe it's the relative freedom you have at that age, or maybe it's just that travel companies spend so much time marketing to young people that we've internalized it, but traveling in your 20s is unforgettable. One of my favorite ways to experience the world is by camping!
âThere are so many incredible places near where I call home, so without further adieu, here are 20 places in the Western United States you absolutely must camp at in your 20s. San Francisco is one of the biggest and brightest cultural hubs in the world, and it has the museums to show for it. The city’s museums are some of the best, and between incredible art displays from around the world to interactive science exhibits, there’s something for everyone. These are five of the city’s best:
San Francisco is a beautiful city with a rich history, but it’s not exactly known for being cheap. Parking alone can put you out twenty dollars at a minimum, and don’t even get me started on the rising costs of BART (one of our main lines of public transportation in the Bay Area). Despite this, there are still plenty of things you can do that won’t break the bank. These are some of my favorite ways to get the best of San Francisco on any budget.
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Hi, there! Call me Kris. I’m a world traveler, author and artist working to showcase the world's beauty and inspire you to find your confidence to see the world!
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