While driving back from a nature trip in Northern California, we decided to take an alternative route home. The detour lead us past the spooky but unimposing town of Locke, its ghostly and strangely warped buildings and locals who fit the town like Cinderella’s shoe fit her foot. After the long trip, my better half looked at me bewildered when I jumped out of the car, thrilled to take pictures here.
Highway 1 is the most scenic route in California and very popular with tourists. One of the most beautiful stretches lies just south of Pacifica, where the road hugs the coast tighter and road closures are common in winter due to, you guessed it, slides and cracks caused by the unstable geography. The drive is treacherous even during good weather, but especially in the rain and at night. The curves are steep and sudden and the incredible scenic beauty of the landscape distracts drivers.
The famous McArthur Burney Falls are easily California’s most beautiful waterfall. The fall is fed by underground springs with much of the water flowing right out of the rock face of the falls. As the water filters through the volcanic stone it is as pure as water can get. This unique feature gives the waterfall [...]
The remote area around Bear Valley road cannot be found in many guidebooks, but holds one of the most spectacular wildflower displays in Northern California. Flower lovers and macro photographers will enjoy the blossoms along this long stretch of partially unpaved road.
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