Exploring the Highways and the Byways.
Tag: California
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When is Rattlesnake Season in Southern California?
One of the most common questions I’m asked in the comments on YouTube is if I ever run into any rattlesnakes. The truth is, I rarely see any when out filming. That made me wonder, when is rattlesnake season in Southern California? So, I did some research on the subject and this is what I…
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Where Does Highway 395 Begin and End?
Highway 395 is one of our favorite roads. You are rewarded with fantastic views almost the entire drive, from California and Nevada’s eastern Sierra mountains to the beauty of Oregon and Washington’s forest. The highway also pretty much avoids big cities, only hitting two along its 1,305-mile journey. That wasn’t always the case, though, as…
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Visiting the Center of California
When we were planning a recent trip to Yosemite National Park, we noticed that we could visit North Fork, CA and what is billed as the Geographic Center of California with a short detour. Being a fan of roadside attractions and oddities, there was no way we were going to pass that up.
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A Guide to Hetch Hetchy – Yosemite’s Hidden Gem
I couldn’t believe it when I first laid eyes on Yosemite National Park’s Hetchy Valley. Here was one of the most beautiful places I’ve seen, in one of the most visited National Parks in the country, and very few people know about it. About Hetch Hetchy While Yosemite National Park has become known for its…
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A Guide to Oakhurst, California – Gateway to Yosemite
California’s Sierra Nevada town of Oakhurst is located only 14 miles from the entrance to Yosemite National Park, making it a great jumping-off point when visiting the park. Not only is it a great place to start your Yosemite adventures, but there is also quite a bit to see and do in and around the…
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Bravo Land – Western Themed Roadside Attraction in Central California
When driving Interstate 5 from Southern California to Northern California, there aren’t a lot of great roadside attractions to stop and spend some time at. Fortunately, there is Bravo Land in Kettleman City, where Interstate 5 meets the 41. Bravo Land is a wild west ghost town-themed roadside attraction that has pretty much everything a…
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The 7 Best Rest Areas in California
Initially, I thought about making a video on the best roadside rest areas in California, but I just didn’t feel totally comfortable doing a bunch of filming at rest areas, so I decided to write this article instead. When you take frequent road trips, especially with family, you start to know the rest areas. Someone…
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Guide to walking across the border to Tijuana
If you are in San Diego and find yourself wanting to visit Tijuana, Mexico, probably the easiest and most convenient way to cross the border is on foot. Parking in the United States and crossing as a pedestrian has a number of advantages over driving across the border and in my opinion is by far…
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Where does Route 66 really end?
Where does Route 66 end? That really depends on what direction you are traveling, but for this article, I’ll be using the traditional western terminus as the ending point. The short answer to where Route 66 ends is the intersection of Lincoln and Olympic Boulevards in Santa Monica, CA. But depending who you ask it…
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Visiting the Buckman Springs Ghost Town
Buckman Springs is probably best known these days as a rest stop east of San Diego on Interstate 8, but until the 1940s it was a popular resort town. Founded in the late 1880s, it was known for its spring waters that were pledged to have medicinal properties. While the town is long gone, you…