California Summer NOW
LaConte Divide, Western Sierra Nevada
Wildflowers & Snow… in the high country
Sierra snows are melting fast and California is heating up. The numerous reservoirs are filling and all recreation is in full swing. Mosquitoes are bad this year, so take precautions and bring chemical warfare, or your favorite herbal blend of repellent. The rivers are rushing big, the creeks are maxed out and the fish are flowing. Rafting & river kayaking are the best this summer. Every recreational lake and river are busy with all the warm weather. Still some big snow in the back country, so go very prepared if backpacking the Sierras or wheeling above 9000′ elev.
All Sierra byways and highways are now open, but expect some moisture w/ mountain thunderstorms, rock slides & road maintenance crews. It was a good, long winter up there!
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California Wildflowers in high elevations
We are currently experiencing one of the best wildflower blooms in decades. The deserts have already bloomed, coastal areas are coming to an end, while Sierra Nevada foothills are getting golden crispy, rivers are very much alive with color. All rivers, creeks and lakes have an abundance of water flow and flora right now. Mountains around 7000′ elevation are blooming well in July.
High altitude showing colors from July-September. Expect thunderstorms this whole season in the high altitudes of CA. see more on CA WILDFLOWERS
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Old Chevy trucks, new rigs and dirt roads… so much more.
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maps, digital devices and outdoors
Google Maps won’t always cut it in the wilderness. Neither will your iphone without a digital signal. Back roads, trails and secondary roads are often mis-marked by MapQuest & Yahoo. USGS data from ages ago. Nothing beats the real thing! We have all the hiking and wheeling maps to get you out the
Travel more often, locally and on a budget. Dig up rich historic destinations, take hikes and bike paths to waterfalls in the hot summer, fish on a secluded creek with a private camp site, or kick back on the sunny deck of a river view cabin.
Sick of chain hotels & over-commercialized theme parks? Wanna stay clear of casinos and cheesy vacation condos. Great, then you’ve come to the right place. Seek mini-vacations where you can escape crowded tourist traps, and factory outlet centers.
YOU (my dearest fan) need more nature, less people plus a nice connection to the night skies. Stay close to home & discover the back roads within California. Cool destinations, cheap weekends, & unique ideas. This web site is a collection of thousands of pages on the Golden State – photographs & links. Practical, up-to-date, useful information about awesome camping, scenic lodging, cheap road trips & local adventures… California Style!
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