I'm off to the Sierras for Thanksgiving weekend.  

Every time I go camping, I like to pack early 

and get all my gear together. It's one of

 my favorite things to do.

People often ask me what I bring when I camp.

I've captured a couple winter outfits,

some essential gear, and a

 map of the area.

Questions regarding camping? Email me.

Before heading back to Los Angeles, we put on a few layers and hiked a few miles into the Sierras.  The air felt crisp and clean.  We made our way upstream, passing by patches of snow that hid beneath boulders and tree roots.  Spring was fighting its way in and I was loving the green that was growing around me.  We stopped at every lake on the trail and discussed where we would build our little cabin.  What a view we would have if we could really do that!  Every morning I'd look out and forget all the worries of the world.  

LOCATION: Eastern Sierras

DATE: May 2013

Highway 395 is one of the most beautiful and scenic highways in California.  In a short period, the terrain changes from high desert sands to rolling hills to large granite peaks.  As you drive north from Los Angeles, you're sandwiched between the Sierras to the west and the White Mountains to the east. 

We decided to travel along this highway in hopes to find a good camping spot for Memorial Day weekend.  Isaac was kind enough to drive and I took advantage of being able to take photos out the window.  We passed by grazing cattle, large salt flats, and abandoned cabins.  And after hours of driving, we stopped for jerky when Isaac confessed he had never tried any.  

LOCATION: Highway 395, California

DATE: May 2013