This is a blog for people of all levels and experience and is not limited to any state, province or sport.
An outdoorsman and Nurse Practitioner living in Northern California. When I first started this blog, I was an EMT living in Southern California and this blog has followed...
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Its hard to believe that a 220ft waterfall would remain hidden on any map until 2005. This is only possible in places as wild as the temperate jungles of Northern California. Fortunately this gem can be hiked in 1/2 a day. Whiskeytown Falls, California The Northwestern Mountains of Northern California are some of the most...
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In the Southeastern corner of California, 200ft below sea level lies an unlikely inland sea with a unique history. The Salton Sea is one of the largest lakes in the United States and has, perhaps, one of the most confusing natural and unnatural history of any lake in the country The Salton Sea The Colorado...
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A small but unique National Monument just outside of the Bay Area with a full range of hikes and a chance to see California Condors. It is also at least somewhat likely that Pinnacles National Monument could be upgraded to America’s Next National Park. A ruggedly beautiful destination on California’s rural coast While perusing some...
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Forty miles off the coast of the bustling metropolis of Southern California lies the small uninhabited Santa Barbara Island. It appears like something out of a pirate tale and remains a mysterious, difficult yet unique place to travel. Sunrise over Santa Barbara Island, California Its funny to think that my first job was on an island...
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The Devil’s Postpile is a geological wonder of the world. The John Muir and Pacific Crest Trails meander through this natural monument Unique formations in Devil’s Postpile Of all the sights to be seen on the John Muir and Pacific Crest Trail, the Devils Postpile National Monument is perhaps the strangest and most unique. For those...
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Adventure is out there! The Pursuit of Life is an outdoor adventure blog that’s dedicated towards providing guides on a variety of outdoor activities and wild places in the United States and Canada. This is a blog for people of all levels and experience and is not limited to any state, province or sport. Activities that are covered in this blog include hiking, mountain biking, climbing, kayaking, mountaineering, thru-hiking, caving, trail running, trekking, canoeing, ice climbing and general exploring.
