Although we live pretty close to Fresno (1.5hr drive) we hadn’t visited until this weekend. The REI lured us in, but we found a lot of local spots that we enjoyed while we were there. From Modesto, all you have to do to get to Fresno is jump on 99 south. It was a boring…
We Went to a NEW National Park!! – Pinnacles
This past weekend Erin and I went to Pinnacles National Park. Neither of us were even aware that Pinnacles existed or that it was a national park until a couple of weeks ago. As it turns out, it is an actual park and it’s not too far away from Modesto! The Rock formations in the…
Relaxation in Our New Tent
This weekend we decided to go camping for 2 reasons…. 1. We got a new tent that we HAD to test out! 2. We needed some unscheduled relaxation time to disconnect from work Overall we have discovered we really like working in home health. It offers some great perks: setting your own schedule, lots of…
We Hiked Half Dome!!
We are writing this while achy and tired, but very excited that we finally made it to the top of Half Dome! We entered the pre season lottery for permits back in March and had been anticipating the climb ever since we won 2 spots in April. Luckily the campground reservation we got at Hodgdon…
Back to the Valley – Upper Yosemite Falls and Camp 4
We have been trying to get back to Camp 4 in Yosemite Valley since we first went! This year they are trialing a lottery system in the camp. This is great because it allows for more people to get there… but it’s also all up to chance. We tried every weekend with no luck but…
Back to Yosemite!
Tioga pass (highway 120) recently opened for the season. Apparently this was a rather late opening, due to the higher than average snowfall this year in the Sierras. So, we woke up a 4AM, hit the road, and drove all the way up highway 120! Our destination: porcupine trail to north dome. North dome, like…
Vacation on the Pacific Coast
We went on vacation!! Yes, we travel most weekends, but we do work traditional work weeks. We scheduled a long, 5 day weekend, in the middle of our contract to offer a breather from constant work! In hindsight we wish we would have taken more time off… but I think that’s how everyone feels after…
Our Hiking and Camping Gear
Since we have been going on so many camping trips this weeks post is about our gear! We have been slowly adding to it this summer with the goal to maximize comfort, while also conserving space. Hopefully everything fits in our cars when we move! Hiking Gear Shoes: The most important, and least optional part…
Weekend Trip to Napa Valley
We originally hoped to travel back to Yosemite this past weekend, but were not chosen in the lottery for a campsite in the valley 🙁 Although we were bummed we had a backup plan…. Napa Valley!! There is no way to go wrong with a wine and beautiful scenery! While rushing around to see patients…
Our First Visit to Yosemite National Park
Half Dome! As you may have noticed, today is NOT Monday. Erin and I are going to trial posting on Thursday mornings rather than Mondays. This way, when we mention what we did the previous weekend it will be fresh news! This past weekend was my first time in Yosemite (and Erin’s second)! Camp 4,…