I couldn’t believe my eyes when I first saw this hidden chamber filled with sand in the middle of an otherwise deserted landscape. Carved by years of relentless wind, the…
-
If you think California is all palm trees and sandy beaches, think again! The Eastern Sierras are an absolute winter wonderland during the colder months, filled with hidden gems that…
-
Big Sur is home to some of the most jaw-dropping coastal views in all of California, if not the entire West Coast. What if I told you there was a…
-
The Subway Cave is definitely one of the most iconic sights in Sedona. Although it was tricky to find, the multiple instances of backtracking were worth the effort for the…
-
HawaiiNational ParksOutdoor AdventuresUnited States
A Complete Guide to Watching the Sunrise at Haleakala National Park
Seeing the first rays of light emerge from beyond the horizon at 10,000 feet above sea level is definitely a bucket list moment. There’s just something about being above the…
CaliforniaOutdoor AdventuresUnited States
The Ultimate Guide to Backpacking California’s Big Pine Lakes
When I think of the quintessential hike of the Eastern Sierras, Big Pine Lakes comes to mind. From the whispering groves of aspen to the turquoise waters of Second Lake,…
wanderlust & flora
Hi, I'm Shiz! I'm a speech language pathologist from Los Angeles with a newfound obsession with plants and a lifelong fondness for traveling & photography.