The Green Rapper hiking squad recently conquered the treacherous elevations of Half Dome and lived to tell of their adventure. See and hear how they survived the “Granite Steps of Insanity!” This video review gives great recommendations for any one considering this hike:

Big Basin is California’s first State Park, and Little Basin has ambitions to become one. We visited recently to see this former HP property that is now being protected by POST and the Sempervirens Fund.

Last weekend, we went up the 101 to Humboldt Redwood State Park and checked out the Avenue of the Giants. After we had researched their website, we picked a campground and planned hikes and a trip to nearby Arcata and Eureka. This review gives a rundown of our campground pick and recommendations.

I had a gift certificate to Costanoa in Pescadero, CA and finally got a chance to use it recently. Costanoa is a fancy camping spot with a hotel, cabins, and outdoor spots. Here’s the low down: