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Showing posts with label Spring Break. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Spring Break. Show all posts

Sunday, April 11, 2021

Socially Distanced Road Trip: Spring Break in the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks


 Two years ago, I took Evan up to the Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks for Spring Break. Last year was a wash, of course, but this year was Nathan's turn. Things were a bit different because of COVID -- certain shops weren't open, and we tried to be as safe and socially distanced as possible. But the nature was still beautiful. And as you'll see below, there was even a fresh overnight snowfall. (We brought up chains just in case, but thankfully the roads are regularly plowed and we didn't need to use them.)

Bonus: Field of wildflowers on the side of the road we found on the drive up.


















We stayed at the Montecito-Sequoia Resort, located between the two parks. A wonderful spot, and as a bonus, the meals are included. Normally it's served buffet style, but due to COVID, it's currently handed out cafeteria style. You can eat outdoors or in your room... or now, inside, socially distanced.

Those giant sequoias!

Required visit is both the General Grant and General Sherman trees.





Friday, March 7, 2014

Spring Break Idea: Spend a Few Days in Pismo Beach

Pismo Beach

Pismo Beach

Pismo Beach

Pismo Beach

The kids are getting a week off sometime this month... what to do? Last year we took a drive up the coast to Pismo Beach, which is not all that crowded this time of year and boasts reasonably priced hotels right off the water (and, handily, right off the 101). Pismo Beach is also a quick drive to San Luis Obispo, and close to many nearby Central Coast wineries. For a scenic drive, take the 154 highway north of Santa Barbara, which brings you through the countryside and Lake Cachuma. From there, you can hit Santa Ynez, Solvang and Los Olivos, and then stop by Los Alamos back on the 101 on the way north.

A few pics from our visit last year:

Pismo Beach

Pismo Beach

Pismo Beach

Pismo Beach

Pismo Beach

Pismo Beach

Pismo Beach

Pismo Beach

Pismo Beach