Traveling from Las Vegas to Yosemite National Park had many ups and downs. The car ride was eight hours long yet it was quite satisfying. I was greeted with a stunning scenery of Death Valley National Park and Sierra National Forest.

California is one of my favorite places to visit during the summer. There’s nothing better than walking along the sandy beaches, exploring the great outdoors and eating fresh seafood. For 4th of July weekend, Matt and I headed down to San Diego, California. We had the most amazing time hiking to Potato Chip Rock, eating delicious seafood, and paddle boarding in the bay.

Enjoy some wild beautiful flowers, snow-capped mountains and a grand view of the Big Bear Lake. Nothing beats hiking at Big Bear Lake on a warm summer day.