A few years back we got a tiny taste of the world’s tallest trees in Northern California’s amazing Redwood National Park while driving the supremely scenic coastal route on our return trip from Oregon’s Crater Lake National Park.

Truth be told, it’s been on our minds ever since.

So we finally bumped this trip to the top of the list and did something we rarely do…

Summer Road Trip!

 

Up the awesome with a bucket list scenic drive along California's only coastal wilderness, on the iconic Lost Coast.

Views include rolling golden hills, rad bridges, happy cows, and an awe-inspiring ride through Humbolt Redwoods State Park.

Cool weather.

No crowds.

 

Great lodging & prices.

Bonus tips include scoring the best burgers around and cases of coveted Pliny the Elder from Russian River Brewing Co.

 

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El Nino got you down and feeling gloomy? Grab your camera and head over to the Arts District in Los Angeles and brighten your day with a street art hunting adventure.

 

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Soak up classic ocean views while you cruise along California's Pacific Coast Highway. Stop for a seaside bowl of clam chowder in Morro Bay, rest your weary head in Big Sur's magnificent Redwood Forests and taste award winning stinky cheeses in Point Reyes.    Heading north from SoCal we took two weeks to hit 20 unique spots around the coast including a daylong side trip through Paso Robles wine country to grab a case of Justin and a photo with the San Andreas Fault Line.    Figure in a couple extra hours of drive time especially since this demanding road comes with a twisting shoulder workout that begs for a leisurely pace and countless stops for Instagram opportunities at each incredible view point along the way.   This is one spectacular road trip that you can definitely take over and over again without ever feeling repetitive. Just change up your lodging, dining and seasonal looky-loo stops for a whole new enchilada each time.    So keep this bucket list drive in your back pocket, a prescription for relaxation when you need to slow down and getaway from the hoopla that is Southern California.   #WestCoastistheBestCoast  

1. *Destination Toilets* Madonna Inn – San Luis Obispo
2. Heart Castle
3. Morro Bay
4. Paso Robles
5. James Dean Memorial - Cholame
6. San Andreas Fault Line - Parkfield
7. Nitt Witt Ridge - Cambria
8. Big Sur Lodge - Big Sur
9. *Bucket list Tip* Glen Oaks - Big Sur
10. Deetjens - Big Sur
11. Nepenthe - Big Sur
12. Point Sur Lighthouse - Big Sur
13. 17 Mile Drive - Pebble Beach - Carmel
14. Carmel Mission - Carmel
15. Sea Star Cottage - Point Reyes
16. Olema Farm House, Marin Sun Farms & Bear Valley Visitor Center - Point Reyes
17. Point Reyes Light House - Point Reyes
18. Fainting goats & Old Faithful Geyser - Calistoga
19. Russian River Brewing Co - Santa Rosa
20. Cowgirl Creamery - Point Reyes

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Remember those magazine covers on glamping? Those carefully staged photos are nothing more than the devil's trickery!

We discovered that glamping can be for lil' kiddies too.  Including their lil' implements of doom, such as bullhorns, bikes and bright-ass headlamps.

In this episode we bring you tons of ideas for a rad weekend roadtrip to Santa Barbara.

Regardless of the renegade gangs of children you'll hear why we'd still highly recommend glamping...especially for us lazy types.

 

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Whether you fancy a well planned out itinerary or the spontaneous weekend getaway, trippin’ of any sort can be rather difficult when you have four legged responsibilities at home so we’ve put together a handy list of sh*t you need to pack and do to keep your sanity in check when making the big decision to take your fur-babies along for the ride.

 

1. Schedule Trips in the Cooler Climates and Off Seasons
2. Keep on track with your pets regularly scheduled meals and definitely Do NOT feed them junk food while on vacation
3. Store dog food inside an air tight container with it’s original packaging intact
4. Don’t forget the doggy gear! Your pooch needs a few things to be comfortable and not become a whinny backseat beast
5. Check out the Dog Lover’s Companion book series for California and the Pacific Northwest
6. Regular bathroom breaks and leg stretching required

 

Blu road tripped with us for thousands of miles through California, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, Utah, Nevada, Arizona and even Canada. She made us feel safe traveling around this crazy country of ours and we wouldn’t have done it any other way. Christmas 2014 was our last “staycation” with Blu. We took those last two weeks and spoiled her silly as she quickly declined losing her ability to walk but never losing her sparkle. She was the rambunctious light of our lives and went out in a spectacular flurry of hamburger parties and junk food heaven. We miss her everyday and hopefully one day we can bring ourselves to welcome another puppy into our lives but for now we may just cross over to the dark side with a little kitteh’ since the thought of trying to replace Blu seems outrageously impossible.

 

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Co-pilots have a special responsibility. Besides keeping the pilot well snacked, cozy, & on the right path, we have the added pressure of keeping them awake and entertained.

 

Failure to do so could be dangerous to your health.

Should you choose to accept this mission, we’re here to help.

 

In this episode, we’re gearing you up with 10 awesome ways to stay entertained whether on a plane, train or automobile.

 

So charge-up those smartphones, grab your green juice & get ready to make the miles as memorable as the destination.

 

1. Audiobooks
2. Pandora
3. Songza
4. Spotify
5. This American Life
6. RadioLab
7. StoryCorps
8. The Moth
9. TED: Ideas Worth Spreading
10. Serial

 

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We know, we know.  We've been away for awhile.  But after hearing why, we think you'll give us a Hall Pass.

 

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There was too much rad stuff that we had to break this epic roadtrip into 2 episodes!  Do this entire adventure or explorer the various areas.  In this episode, we take on:

 

Home Base #3: Durango, CO

1.  Durango Silverton Train
2. Mesa Verde National Park
3. Four Corners
4. Ska Brewery
5. Carver Brewery
6. Steamworks Brewing Co.
7. Diamond Belle Saloon

 

Home Base #4: Moab, Utah

 

1. Cliffrose Flats
2. Hell's Revenge
3. Off Roading
4. Arches National Park
5. Canyonlands National Park
6. Dead Horse Point State Park
7. Goblin Valley State Park
8. Capital Reef Scenic Highway
9. Jounrye Through Time Scenic Highway
10. Hollow Mountain Gas Station
11. Moab Diner
12. Pasta J's
13. Blue Pig
14. Thunderbird Restaurant

Homebase #5: Springdale, Utah

 

1. Desert Pearl Inn
2. Zion National Park
3. Bryce Canyon National Park
4. Oscar's
5. Bit & Spur Saloon

 

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Southwest Palooza - Best of Video

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There was too much rad stuff that we had to break this epic roadtrip into 2 episodes!  Do this entire adventure or explorer the various areas.  In this episode, we take on:

 

Home Base #1: Truth or Consequences, New Mexico

 

1. Spaceport America
2. Very Large Array
3. White Sands National Monument (driving tour video)
4. Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge
5. Sparky's Burgers
6. Manny's Buckhorn Tavern
7. Passion Pie Cafe
8. Socorro Springs Brewing Company
9. Pie-O-Neer Cafe

 

Home Base # 2: Taos, New Mexico

 

1. Classical Gas Museum
2. Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway
3. Great Sand Dunes National Park
4. Saints & Sinners Liquor Store
5. Taos Pueblo
6. El Santuario De Chimayo
7. San Fransisco de Asis Mission
8. Earthship Biotecture Community
9. Rio Grande Gorge Bridge
10. Cid's Market
11. Taos Mesa Brewing
12. The Love Apple
13. El Meze
14. Orlando's New Mexican Cafe
15. Mineshaft Tavern

 

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You’ve been asking for it so we put together this episode about the 12 best tools and resources we utilize to plan the cool shit we do.  Oh, and we share some of our dumb ass mistakes too.

1. large scale road atlas
2. Chamber of Commerce
3. Yelp! & Trip Advisor
4. websites & travel blogs
5. Evernote
6. Magazines (Sunset, Backpacker, Travel & Leisure
7. Twitter & Facebook
8. Department of Transporation (DOT)
9. scenic byways
10. AirBnB & Vaction Rental by Owner (VRBO)
11. YouTube
12. Google Earth & Google Maps

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We’ve got a jam-packed episode for you and that’s no joke. This post is freakin’ huge! But we just could not stop ourselves. Too much crazy good stuff. So put down that pumpkin latte and clickity clackity over to the blog post for episode #7 and get to scrolling’ through these spooktacular links.

1. Knott's Scary Farm
2. Universal Studio Halloween Horror Nights
3. Dark Harbour - Queen Mary
4. Sinister Pointe
5. Delusion: Lies Within
6. Roger's Gardens
7. Danny Elfman's Music from the Films of Tim Burton
8. Disneyland's Halloween Time
9. Forneris Farms Corn Maze
10. McKamey Manor
11. Zombie Walk
12. San Diego Zoo Safari Park - Roar & Snore Creep Camp
13. Festival Supreme

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