Pugaloo_Adventures

OH. MY. GOODNESS. The time has finally come, and I am beyond excited! Honestly, I don’t even care how long tonight’s drive is—I’m running...

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PSA: California Is Basically Paying You to Touch Grass So I was doing some very responsible adulting —aka Googling how much it costs to...

Lake Almanor is one of the most popular lakes in Lassen and Plumas counties—beloved by locals and a must-visit spot for travelers. With...

Silver Lake in 2025 four years after the Dixie Fire Have you ever been to a lake that feels small, cozy, and surrounded by the cutest...

Review of Walker Lake, Lassen County Sometimes one lake just isn’t enough. That was the case for us the other day—we started at Crater...

Lassen Volcanic National Park: Snow, Sulfur & a Whole Lotta Burnt Trees Because nothing says “spring hike” like... surprise snowbanks and...

Yeah, same. You think maybe  a cruise could be fun, then picture 24/7 princess parades and Mickey ears in your cereal. But let me tell...

Some days, travel just doesn’t go according to plan.Take March 9, 2025 —a prime example of “Mother Nature said nope.” My husband and I...

If you're the kind of person who hears the words “zip line”  and immediately thinks “Yes, please!”—or even if you’re more of a “well,...

Let’s talk about Northern California —the state's best-kept secret (and no, I’m not just saying that because the SoCal folks forget it...

Let’s be honest— if Yellowstone isn’t on your bucket list, it’s probably because you forgot where you put your bucket.  But seriously,...

Northern California is basically a jackpot for hot springs—Mother Nature’s personal spa service. Think natural Jacuzzis without the...

Ever wonder where the best spots in Grand Teton National Park are for jaw-dropping views and frame-worthy photos? Whether you're chasing...

After spending a solid year working off decades  of “fun” (read: snacks, celebrations, and zero regrets), I decided it was time to make...

I’ve been wanting to start a blog for years . Like, actual  years. But I kept dragging my feet—mostly because I have too many passions...