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National Parks

Redwood National Park Guide: Experience the Magic of the California Redwoods

May 20, 2022May 17, 2022 by Mimi McFadden
female and male hikers hiking in redwood national park

The ultimate guide to Redwood National Park, including what to see, how to get there, and where to stay at this stunning national park.

Categories North Coast Tags Del Norte County, Humboldt County, National Parks, Northern California, Redwood National Park Leave a comment

9 Closest Airports to Yosemite National Park [And How to Get to the Park from Them]

May 17, 2022May 17, 2022 by Mimi McFadden
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A detailed guide on the closest airports to Yosemite National Park, including how to get from them to the park and what to expect.Ā 

Categories High Sierra Tags Mariposa County, National Parks, Northern California, Yosemite National Park Leave a comment

21 Top Joshua Tree Glamping Sites [Bubble Domes, Yurts, Airstreams & More]

May 20, 2022May 10, 2022 by Mimi McFadden
top joshua tree glamping sites

The best Joshua Tree glamping spots, including bubble domes, yurts, airstreams, and awesome vacation rentals.

Categories Deserts Tags Camping, Joshua Tree National Park, National Parks, San Bernardino County, Southern California Leave a comment

Where to Stay in Yosemite National Park in 2022 (Inside & Outside)

March 31, 2022 by Mimi McFadden
Where to stay in Yosemite National park

Where to stay in Yosemite National Park, including the best hotels, campgrounds, and vacation rentals inside and outside the park.Ā 

Categories High Sierra Tags Accommodation, Mariposa County, National Parks, Yosemite National Park Leave a comment

17 Best Hikes in Joshua Tree National Park (See the Beauty of the Desert)

May 6, 2022March 29, 2022 by Mimi McFadden
17 Best Hikes in Joshua Tree National Park

The best hikes in Joshua Tree National Park for every fitness level and adventure schedule.

Categories Deserts Tags Hiking, Joshua Tree National Park, National Parks, San Bernardino County, Southern California Leave a comment

12 Best National Park Scratch-Off Maps for the Park Enthusiast in 2022

March 24, 2022 by Mimi McFadden
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The best national park scratch-off maps to keep track of your park adventures, no matter your personal style.Ā 

Categories Gear Tags National Parks, Travel Gear Leave a comment

​​2 Days in Yosemite Itinerary: Spend a Magical Two Days at the Park

March 21, 2022February 11, 2022 by Mimi McFadden
2 Days in Yosemite Itinerary

Your all-inclusive itinerary for 2 days in Yosemite National Park, including where to go, where to stay, and where to eat.

Categories High Sierra Tags Itinerary, Mariposa County, National Parks, Northern California, Yosemite National Park Leave a comment

National Park Passport Guide: Which One to Get and How to Use it

March 21, 2022January 7, 2022 by Mimi McFadden
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Everything you need to know about the National Park Passport book.

Categories Gear Tags National Parks Leave a comment

San Francisco to Yosemite National Park: Best Ways to Get There

March 19, 2022January 7, 2022 by Mimi McFadden
San Francisco to Yosemite national park

The best ways to get from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park, including what to see along the way.Ā 

Categories High Sierra Tags Mariposa County, National Parks, Northern California, Road Trips, San Francisco County, Yosemite National Park Leave a comment

31 Things to do in Yosemite National Park (Ultimate Bucket List)

March 21, 2022January 5, 2022 by Mimi McFadden
best things to do in Yosemite national park

The best things to do in Yosemite National Park, whether you’re a first-time visitor or a devoted returner.

Categories High Sierra Tags Bucket List, Mariposa County, National Parks, Northern California, Yosemite National Park Leave a comment
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11 fake ring boxes later, @suneelj1 finally gave m 11 fake ring boxes later, @suneelj1 finally gave me the real one today on our favorite hiking trail in Berkeley. šŸ’ā¤ļø
2 years since our first date. āœØā¤ļø My first i 2 years since our first date. āœØā¤ļø My first introduction to Suneel was coming across his profile picture on OK Cupid where he was ungracefully balancing an Oreo on his face. He hasn’t stopped making me laugh since.
We’re feeling 22! šŸ’ƒšŸ»šŸŽ‰šŸŽ¶. . āœ…Vaccin We’re feeling 22! šŸ’ƒšŸ»šŸŽ‰šŸŽ¶. 
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āœ…Vaccinated + negative COVID tests for everyone the day of before the party. 
āœ… Fancy on top, casual on the bottom.
āœ…PiƱata, beer pong, rage cage, karaoke, confetti party poppers, midnight countdown, and all the food. 
āœ… A memorable NYE with some of my favorite people. ā¤ļø
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Happy 2022!! šŸŽ‰šŸ’ƒšŸ»šŸ¾āœØ
In May 2021, I finally took the leap. I decided to In May 2021, I finally took the leap. I decided to end all client work and start working on my website full time. Since then, it has been a wild ride. It’s mind-boggling to finally see something grow into what you’ve always imagined it could be after 8 years of dreaming about it. 

In 2021, I published 87 posts. I finally learned how to delegate better, hiring one VA and three writers to create a team of brilliant and talented women beside me. Site traffic grew by 149% to around 870,000 page views for the year (averaging around 93,000 per month for Q4). Annual revenue grew by 300% and included hitting a new benchmark - our first five-figure month (with many more to come)! I also explored so many new corners of California in the name of research, including the Channel Islands, Pinnacles National Park, more of Big Sur and the Bay Area, and even tackled my biggest adventure yet - hiking the Trans-Catalina Trail over 5 days. 

My goals for 2022? There are too many to name here, but just know that it will be a year focused on growth and chasing big things. 2021 was a taste of what could be, and this year I finally feel ready to hit those big milestones I used to only dream of (a consistent publishing schedule, six figures, and well over 1M page views before the year is done). 

Wishing you all a very Happy New Year!! Let’s go kick some ass in 2022.šŸ’ƒšŸ»āœØ
A look at some of the books I read in 2021, I read A look at some of the books I read in 2021, I read 32 books this year! 
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In swiping order is 1) my favorite books that I read in 2021 (and one not pictured: ā€œSecond Foundationā€ by Isaac Asimov), 2) all of the fantasy/sci-fi books I read, 3) all of the non-fiction books I read, and 4) all of the misc fiction/historical fiction books I read. There were also a couple others that I read that aren’t pictured here because I read them on my Kindle: ā€œBeach Readā€ and ā€œPeople We Meet on Vacationā€ by Emily Henry, both of which I consumed in under a week they were so good. 
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In previous years, I’ve mostly focused on reading non-fiction business and travel books. I still read some of those this year (ā€œProfit Firstā€ - actually a re-read, ā€œHigh Performance Habitsā€, ā€œLeave Only Footprintsā€), but this was the year I got back into reading just for fun. 
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My reading list this year consisted of a lot of good stories, and I especially dove into a lot of fantasy and sci-fi books, a genre I hadn’t explored much before. I also continued my goal from 2020 of reading more books from POCs (including both fiction and non-fiction racial justice books) to surround myself with a wider variety of perspectives. 
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The most disappointing book I read this year? Dune. Loved the movie, I don’t understand why so many people love the book though. It was a slog to get through. 
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So, what should I read in 2022? What was your favorite book from 2021 that I should add to my reading list? Looking for any and all recommendations (as you can see, I pretty much read anything) to hit my goal of 40 books for 2022.
Wishing everyone a very happy end to their 2021 th Wishing everyone a very happy end to their 2021 this week. šŸ¾I’ve been reflecting on this year and the past as a whole a lot lately, as I always do once we get to the dregs of December. I’ve slowly realized over the years how beautiful change can be, that movement to a new chapter or age of your life. How disorienting and anxiety-inducing yet thrilling and exciting it can be, even with all of the unknowns ahead of you. I’ve been through a few different distinct ages in my life so far, from a jock and rule-abiding straight A student in high school to college and four years of novel, confusing, and fun experiences as I figured out who I was and what I wanted, to my years of pure hedonistic freedom as a full time traveler, always chasing ephemeral feelings and experiences. I’ve been in a new chapter of my life since just before I turned 30, my favorite chapter yet - one that has been challenging but also full of stability, financial freedom and working on my business full time, a strong community, and being with someone who finally made me understand what that ā€œyou just knowā€ feeling is like when you’re with the love of your life… something I’d never felt before and didn’t think existed. I don’t know what chapters lie ahead of me, I just know that I want to enjoy the ride of this one as long as it lasts. To climb more mountains next year, even if it’s a challenge, because the view is always worth it at the top.ā˜€ļø
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