Mid summer is usually marked by a long backpacking trip with my fellow hiker chicks across some portion of the John Muir Trail. We started this quest about three years ago and were progressing nicely through our goal of getting all 200+ miles under our respective belts. Forrester Pass? Check! Mount Whitney? Summited! But this was accomplished during CA's snowless drought years.
Last winter, however, it snowed like crazy. After following a number of PCT bloggers the past few weeks, we decided that this year we won't hike the higher elevations as per normal and instead turned our attention to the Lost Coast Trail.
My sister, the master planner and ultimate task master, has researched, plotted, planned, assigned duties, researched some more and finally, declared we were ready to go.
The story of this adventure will be posted on perishableprose.wordpress.com. (soon)
Our trip started by meeting in Sacramento, Ca. Sacramento in and of itself is a destination that should be visited by everyone living in the Golden State. So much to see and experience! However, that's another story.
"Ardella's Diner" — Photo Credit: C Garcia
This little restaurant was a WONDERFUL surprise! Do not hesitate, and remember that the wait is worth it. Plenty of options for a delicious meal. Vegan options also!
A fun tourist trap that is colorful and provides a brief time out from the long road to the trail head.
Garberville, California, United States
"Rooms face west, perfect for watching the sunset." — Photo Credit: C Garcia
Inn of the Lost Coast
"Priceless." — Photo Credit: C Garcia
"Not pictured, is the small kitchen complete with dishes, microwave, and fridge." — Photo Credit: C Garcia
"Our room was very nice." — Photo Credit: C Garcia
Caro Garcia
Travel and adventure through the lens of a tremendous sense of humor are what keeps my heart and soul happy. I gave 28 years to the State of California as a parole agent under of various ranks and titles, serving our delinquent youth and criminal adults. During this time I learned the differences between forgiving and condoning; misdirection and evil; and finally, living and existing. I seek out meaning and joy from every day, even if I have to stay home and do chores. I live for exploration and can't wait to see what the world has to offer. The wilderness is my greatest discovery to date...for in discovering the wilderness I began to discover myself.