by Jian He | Jan 29, 2024
Are you looking for a beautiful mountain trail to challenge yourself and your adventurous doggie friend? In fact, many regional open space preserves including Rancho San Antonio do not allow dogs even on leash, but St. Joseph’s Hill Preserve allows leashed dogs on all...
by Jian He | Dec 19, 2023
This autumn, we discovered a wonderful multi-use off-street path: Palo Alto–Los Altos Bike and Pedestrian Path, also known as Hetch Hetchy Trail. It is about 0.5 mile long, located right next to Henry M. Gunn High School (Gunn High), connecting from Los Altos...
by Jian He | Nov 11, 2023
Now is a great time to hike and look for autumn colors! Thanks to a friend’s invitation, I explored new trails last week at Almaden Quicksilver County Park, which is located in the town of New Almaden in south San Jose, about 20 miles from Cupertino. It is adjacent to...
by Jian He | Sep 26, 2023
Traveling to cheer for sports tournaments often brings us opportunities to discover new hiking trails. This June, we shared our summer hiking experience in Marin County. In early September, we had another great experience exploring Ellwood Mesa Coastal Trails during a...
by Daniel & Richard Ding | Aug 29, 2023
Tour du Mont Blanc, a multi-day trek hike across France, Italy, and Switzerland, has established itself as one of Europe’s most popular long-distance walks. With over 150 kilometers, or 100 miles, and over 10,000 meters of elevation climb, the TMB is a great way for...
by Jian He | Jun 26, 2023
Summer is a great time to visit beaches and hike on coastal trails. In the past two weekends, I hiked several new trails with my family in between water polo games during a multi-day tournament hosted in Marin County, which offers a plethora of beautiful trails that...
