Pick a Place, Start Your Journey
Whether you’re chasing fall color in the Eastern Sierra, paddling through sea caves in Morro Bay, or hiking red rock canyons in the Southwest, this is your hub for all my favorite places. Below you’ll find curated travel guides organized by destination—each filled with local tips, scenic stops, and photography inspiration to help you plan your next adventure.
From the tidepools of Morro Bay to the high desert skies of New Mexico, this is your starting point for discovering some of the most scenic and soulful escapes in the American West. These destination-based guides highlight coastal gems like Cambria and San Simeon, the windswept cliffs of Montana de Oro, and the granite wonders of Yosemite and Point Reyes—alongside the red rock canyons, adobe towns, and hidden trails of New Mexico.
You’ll also find journeys inspired by place—like a literary road trip through Salinas and Cannery Row, tracing the footsteps of John Steinbeck across California. Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or mapping out a cross-state road trip, this page brings together all my travel stories by location—with more to come.
