Nichole McDaniel Art Travel Adventure

Travel Guide

Sunrise at Pfeiffer Beach, Big Sur

Sunrise at Pfeiffer Beach, Big Sur

My goal was to capture the sunrise at the beach, maybe I should have left a little sooner to get my camera set up. But I was still made it for the experience I was hoping for. This beach was perfect. I drove part of Big Sur in the dark to get there but it is easily accessible from a road off of Highway 1. The short walk to the beach only built up the anticipation of what the beach and sunrise would look like.

Santa Cruz and The Mystery Spot

Santa Cruz and The Mystery Spot

Our next destination was the “Mystery Spot,” and we didn’t really know what to expect. This illusion-based tourist attraction is in the middle of the woods, down a windy one lane road. When you get there you find a really unique tourist attraction, including a souvenir shop, food and plenty of photo opportunities. The tours are $8 a person, plus $5 per vehicle for parking, cash or check only and tours last about 45 minutes.

A Day in Death Valley: Golden Canyon and Red Cathedral

A Day in Death Valley: Golden Canyon and Red Cathedral

Golden Canyon Hike is probably the most popular hike in Death Valley. Being by myself and exploring, I felt safe seeing a few people here and there. Honestly it was raining off and on all day and I am sure the desert was quieter than usual.