Midway Car Rental Review
Picking a rental car company can be a confusing process. Who has the best price? Who has the best service? Who maintains their cars the best? All these questions go thru my mind every time I rent a car. At some airports, the rental options seem endless. Los Angeles International Airport is no exception. You have all the major car rental companies plus a handful of local brands. One of those local brands is Midway Car Rental. I had the pleasure of working with Midway Car Rental for my recent Southern California Road Trip to see the superbloom and visit Death Valley National Park and Joshua Tree National Park. Midway…
12 Epic Things to Do in the Presidio of San Francisco
This guide is to the Presidio National Park in San Francisco will help you spend a day there exploring its natural resources, history, and quirky spots. Check out all the amazing things to do in the Presidio. What is the Presidio of San Francisco (sometimes called San Francisco Presidio National Park)? The Presidio served as a military garrison for over 150 starting with the Spanish colonization in 1776. For the first 50 years, it was a forbidding, wind-swept outpost where soldiers huddled in huts “guarding” the harbor. As the Spanish colonization of California grew, so did the Presidio. Over time, the fort became a strategic asset, ultimately becoming America’s most important…
One Day in Muir Woods National Monument
In small pockets in northern California are the coastal redwoods. In this unique ecosystem, you can walk among giants. Literally, as the redwoods are the tallest trees in the world. One of the easiest places to take in the wonder of the tall forest canopy is Muir Woods National Monument. An easy day out from San Francisco here’s all you need to know to make the most of your day visit to the woods. About Muir Woods National Monument The reason to go to Muir Woods National Monument is to stand under the canopy of the marvelous redwood trees. These coastal redwoods are found in a small section of northern…
All about Joshua Tree National Park
Joshua Tree National Park is one of the desert national parks sites. The park gets its named from the Yucca Breviolia Tree, also known as the Joshua Tree. The National Park spans two different deserts – the Mojave Desert and the Colorado Desert. The park is a popular weekend getaway for those living in Los Angeles and San Diego. Joshua Tree National Park Profile Joshua Tree National Park Climate Yellowstone National Park Guide Check out nearby National Park Service Sites (less than a 4-hour drive): Channel Island National Park Death Valley National Park Mojave National Preserve Cabrillo National Monument Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area Lake Mead National Recreation Area Tule Springs…
Best US National Park to Visit in 2019
Looking for 2021’s Best National Parks to Visit? 2019 is almost upon us. It is time to start thinking about your national park adventures for the next year. With 418 National Park Service units to choose from, there are a lot of options. They range from massive parks that are several million acres to small historical sites honoring important people and events in United States history. We have gone thru the complete list of national parks and picked a few of our favorites or are on our own visit wishlist. Our list of national parks you should visit included a range of parks across the United States and showcase the best…
10 Things Not to Miss on Your First Visit to Joshua Tree National Park
Planning a memorable trip to Joshua Tree? Looking for exciting things to do within Joshua Tree National Park? The park is famous for its whimsical Joshua trees (technically, tree-sized yucca) and its wonderland of boulder-sized rocks. A perfect blend between the Colorado and Mojave Deserts, “JTree” is a rock climber’s paradise. Gorgeous desert vistas, spring wildflowers, and bighorn sheep are enough to please visitors of all walks of life. The magical landscapes and life forms were the inspiration of U2’s 1987 album, Joshua Tree, and continue to inspire hikers and sightseers daily. With a gallon of water, hat, and sunscreen in hand, here are my top 10 Things Not to Miss…
Best Yosemite Books: 25 Books to Read Before Visiting Yosemite National Park
A visit to Yosemite is more than a visit to nature. Enhance your visit by doing some reaching before you go. Here are the BEST Yosemite Books.