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Big Pine Lakes: A Must-Do Hike in California
I first stumbled upon pictures of the Big Pine Lakes hike right after returning from hiking in Glacier National Park last summer. I have lived in California for my entire life and still had no idea that beautiful glacier lakes like this existed here. I knew I needed to hike this trail, and 11 months later, I made it happen. If you’re looking for a hike that will make you feel like you’ve stepped straight into a screensaver, the Big Pine Lakes Trail in the Eastern Sierra Nevadas is one for the bucket list. This is not your average forest loop or hillside stroll — this trail takes you through…
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California Camping Lakes
Hands down one of my favorite things to do is go lake camping each summer. A beautiful mountain setting and a lake that you can swim in makes it even better. I know that California is known for its beautiful beaches, but there are also lots of California camping lakes that make for perfect family camping destinations. These are some of my faves. The Best California Camping Lakes Lake Tahoe The most popular (and quite possibly the most beautiful) camping lake in California is Lake Tahoe. There are several campgrounds in Lake Tahoe, giving you lots of camping options. We’ve camped at Meeks Bay Resort a handful of times, which…
