Our 2023 Adventures Archives

Mojave Desert Weekend Getaway in California (March 2023)

This was our first time vacationing in the desert! I have personally never stepped foot on a desert until this time. We drove through the Mojave Desert when we moved to Fresno, California in December 2022, but at the time I didn’t know what wonders lie within southern California. I don’t remember what made us book a little weekend getaway to Mojave, California, but I’m so happy we did! In this blog post, I share our personal itinerary. It was a short trip but full of fun, outdoor adventures! I hope you will be inspired to create your own Mojave Desert weekend getaway. Enjoy! 🌵

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Our 3-Day Joshua Tree Itinerary (March 2023)

On March of 2023, Vikas and I went of an exciting adventure in the desert of California. We hope you will be inspired by our 3-day Joshua Tree itinerary!

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Our 5-Day Yosemite Adventure (July-August 2023)

There are so many wonderful things to do and see in Yosemite National Park! It can be a bit stressful trying to narrow it down to the top places you want to see. A lot of people prefer to hang out around Yosemite Valley because it’s easy to drive around, lots of family-friendly hiking trails, and lodging/restaurant options. My husband and I have already experienced enough of Yosemite Valley, so we wanted to venture out to other parts of Yosemite, such as to Glacier Point, Hetch Hetchy, Mariposa Grove, Wawona area, and along Tioga Road. We went on an amazing 5-day Yosemite adventure!

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Hiking 20 Miles to 3 Waterfalls in Yosemite in 1 Day (06/19/2023)

We hiked 20 miles to 3 waterfalls in Yosemite National Park in one day! The waterfalls included Upper Yosemite Falls, Vernal Fall, and Nevada Fall. It was a challenge for us, but we did it!

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A Quad-Burning Hike at Pinnacle Park (09/21/2023)

Looking to challenge yourself physically and maybe even mentally. Well, I have the perfect hike that will make you question your decisions. Pinnacle Park is a 1,529-acre tract of land owned by the town of Sylva. There are two major hikes within Pinnacle Park. The most popular is known as The Pinnacle and the other one is known as Blackrock Mountain.

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Our 5-Day Gatlinburg, TN Itinerary (September 2023)

If you’re planning a trip to Gatlinburg in the near future, then read along and learn more about our 5-day Gatlinburg, TN itinerary! Maybe it will give you some great ideas for your trip whether you’re going solo, with a significant other, or with family. Gatlinburg and the Great Smokies has everything for everybody!

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Watching Sunrise from Big Table Mountain [February 2023]

Vikas and I attempted to watch sunrise from one of the most beautiful places near Fresno, California. We hiked to Big Table Mountain two times to catch sunrise, but did we succeed? Read more about our experience hiking and watching sunrise from Big Table Mountain.

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Hiking to Pincushion Peak with Wildflowers [04/20/2023]

Apparently, we can’t get enough of this hike. This was our fourth time hiking to Pincushion Peak! This time we got to hike in warm weather with wildflowers all around. It was a beautiful experience.

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Hiking Pincushion Peak in California [January 2023]

Pincushion Peak in California is a perfect spot to watch sunset! It’s also a great trail to do with friends. The trail starting from South Finegold Picnic area requires navigating up a steep incline. The other trailhead is much more pleasant with spectacular views the whole way to Pincushion Peak.

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Chimney Tops Hike: We Were Disappointed [09/18/2023]

Chimney Tops is a very popular hike. It is a short hike, but the elevation gain makes it tough. Like maxing-out-your-heart-rate tough. Well, maybe not that bad for most people, but still tough enough that some people we met along the trail turned around! Long story short, the Chimney Tops hike is close to 2 miles one-way with 1,400 feet of elevation gain. But it is worth it… or at least it used to be worth it.