Snowy Landscapes

National Parks offer excellent opportunities to enjoy winter landscapes. Lassen National Park in Lassen County, CA is one of my favorites. The Visitor Center often gets covered in snow, as seen in this picture, but somehow the park rangers manage to keep it open. It offers information, classes, a store, a coffee shop, and coziness. … More Snowy Landscapes

Best Place For A Winter Hike

Paradise exists in Northern California. The McCloud Falls are a wonder to see any season, but they turn spectacular in winter. The falls are located 5 miles east of the town of McCloud in Siskiyou County, accesible via highway 89. There are three falls (the middle falls featured). It is safe to hike on these … More Best Place For A Winter Hike

The McCloud Falls In Winter

This site is one to be admired and enjoyed and a reason to go outside, be in the outdoors, and enjoy nature. … More The McCloud Falls In Winter

Lofoten Islands, Where Trekking is a Craft

A group of friends traveled to the Lofoten Islands for treeking and unforgettable landscapes. … More Lofoten Islands, Where Trekking is a Craft

Hiking Works!

Here is a simple hike north of Bolinas in Marin County. Hiking is good for the heart, the mind, the body, and the spirit. In most places if not all, there are trails and routes for hiking, most of the time managed by regional, state and federal parks. It is a matter of finding out … More Hiking Works!

One Of My Best Memories of Oregon’s McKee Covered Bridge. #Roadtrip2019

McKee Covered Bridge in Oregon. … More One Of My Best Memories of Oregon’s McKee Covered Bridge. #Roadtrip2019

Must Love Trees.

Some people love hunting or fishing, others love cats or dogs. I love trees. Immensely. To feel the joy of the forest, the healing views and sounds of the mountain, the breeze filled with love, one must love trees. The other day I embarked on the first step of a PCT adventure. PCT is short … More Must Love Trees.

Hiking up Cinder Cone in Northern California

Cinder Cone is a cinder cone volcano in east of Lassen Volcanic National Park, located in Redding, Northern California within the United States. It is located about 10 miles northeast of Lassen Peak and provides an excellent view of Brokeoff Mountain, Lassen Peak, and Chaos Crags. (Wikipedia.) A group of hikers and I took a … More Hiking up Cinder Cone in Northern California

Gone Hiking In The Snow!

(Outdoors_ – Mc Cloud is a small town on Route 89 north of Redding, California, and very close to Mt. Shasta. It’s water streams and falls are a must hike when in Northern California (NorCal) especially during winter. Check out this video for inspiration! Follow #Lupitanews on Twitter and Facebook @Lupitanews.

Wildflowers Over Table Mountain.

(Nature) – Spectacular wildflowers bloom in more than three acres of land owned by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife in what in 2003 was designated as an ecological reserve at Table Mountain, seven miles North of Oroville. To the hundreds of visitors that come from near and far every year, this is just … More Wildflowers Over Table Mountain.

Spring Is In The Air

May the soft winds of Spring bring us fresh perspectives, new opportunities, and flourishing ideas. Life is short. The beds of wildflowers at Table Mountain in Oroville, California. Happy Spring! Video by Lupitanews.

Always Hike With Strangers

By Lupita Peimbert. (Outdoors). The fear-infused old saying You Never Talk To Strangers and its subsequent phrases which sum up to Never With Strangers has been debunked. In a time and place where more people are active and pursue their hobbies, others are not strangers anymore, especially when strangers become friends through sharing experiences and interests; … More Always Hike With Strangers

People Can Do This to Avoid Traffic.

By Lupita Peimbert. (Road Tripping) – A last minute opportunity took me to Sacramento the other day. I quickly booked a trip on GetAround.com and chose a Smart Car, loving it because it is small thus easy to park and a gas saver. Friday afternoon came and so my time to return to the San … More People Can Do This to Avoid Traffic.

To Glamp or Not to Glamp?

Glamping is short for Glamour Camping, a travel trend that helps people get closer to nature all year round. Read on. Find out if this is something for you. ( Travel ) – It’s no secret that one of the best ways to experience the great outdoors and be at one with nature is by … More To Glamp or Not to Glamp?