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National Hiking Day 2025

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pictured: Castle Rock hiking trails / Zinfandel Trail in Cupertino / (below) Muir Woods /

Happy National Hiking Day! Today is the perfect day to go out and hit your favorite trail! Or, if you are bored of your favorite trail, try a new hiking trail!

Hiking is an amazing activity. Not only do you get exercise, you can enjoy nature, the beautiful surroundings, fresh air, and more! Plus, you can go with your friends and socialize while staying healthy. Love that!

My favorite hiking gear:

So, what are you waiting for? Close your laptop, put down your phone, and go for a hike!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

Top of Mt Tam

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Have you ever been to the top of Mt Tam? If you are local to the San Francisco Bay Area, and you can handle few twisty roads, what are you waiting for? When you reach the top of Mt Tam, you can see spectacular views of Marin and the bay. If you’re lucky, you will see the fog rolling in like a luxurious blanket enveloping you in comfort and relief from the summer heat.

This is your cue to make sure you have a full tank of gas, and to head up the mountain for some hiking, serenity, local history, and breathtaking beauty. To achieve this, I recommend going in the morning on a weekday; avoid weekends at all costs.

Thanks for stopping by! I hope you enjoy this Bay Area staycation idea!

XOXO

Cathy

Japanese Friendship Garden San Jose

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Did you know San Jose has a Japanese Friendship Garden? The best part? It’s free! Love that!

Nestled into Kelley Park and across from Excite Stadium, the Japanese Friendship Garden offers well maintained gardens, a calm pathway, and lots of Koi! The only drawback is that there is a problem with the large pond, so it has been drained for several years. Fingers crossed San Jose finds a way to fix it!

This is a fabulous place to go if you want an easy outdoor walk instead of a gym day, or you need a peaceful activity to relieve stress. If you are local to the San Francisco Bay Area, I highly recommend taking a moment to visit for a peaceful walk; just be prepared for the empty pond.

You can always make a day of it and also visit History San Jose as well as the Portuguese History Museum since they are all on the same, large block on Senter Road.

Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you enjoy this summer activity idea!

XOXO

Cathy