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Tilden Regional Park | Destination Isolation

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We'd rather be outside! Trip Wish List 2014. February 12, 2015. Opened in 1936, Tilden was one of the 3 original parks in the district (along with Temescal and Sibley Volcanic Regional Parks). The park is named after Major Charles Lee Tilden, one of the founding members of the district and its first president of the Board of Directors. The park remains a favorite with locals for its stunning views and wide range of available activities. As a side excursion, make a loop out of the Packrat and Upper Packra...

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Wildcat Canyon RP | Destination Isolation

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We'd rather be outside! Trip Wish List 2014. December 16, 2014. Our hike in Wildcat Canyon Regional Park began at the main parking lot and head up the creek. We looped back around via the Havey Canyon Trail and San Pablo Ridge Trail and finally through Alvarado Park for a 9-mile, moderate hike. The sun shines through the eucalyptus. Wildcat Creek to San Pablo Ridge. The hills seemed to be sprouting some green grass, the first we have seen in a while. East Bay Skyline National Trail. For those looking to ...

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Mountain Biking | Destination Isolation

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We'd rather be outside! Trip Wish List 2014. Bill’s Hill and More: Henry W. Coe State Park. Bill’s Hill and Kickham Ranch Unit Office: 10 miles, 1,600 ft of gain (moderate) Note: This hike includes cross-country travel. Make sure you have a good map, a decent sense of direction, and know how to use both. Note: Beginner Mountain Bikers: Hunting Hollow Road is very scenic and relatively flat. It’s a great place to…. May 7, 2015. Newell and Lynch Canyon OSPs. April 16, 2015. Crockett Hills Regional Park.

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Wheeler Peak Area: Great Basin NP | Destination Isolation

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We'd rather be outside! Trip Wish List 2014. Wheeler Peak Area: Great Basin NP. December 23, 2014. Far across this alpine meadow and several thousand feet higher, Wheeler Peak is the right-most summit. The Climb to Wheeler Peak Campground. We came out of the forest to this gorgeous meadow lined with aspens and evergreens. This was our view from camp. Just passed the Wheeler Peak Campground, we crossed a bridge over the creek. The trail also crosses Osceola Ditch, built to divert water from Lehman Creek t...

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About Us | Destination Isolation

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We'd rather be outside! Trip Wish List 2014. We are Luke and Sharon. We met at UIUC at the local pub and left for Sunny California once the diplomas were in our hands. Luke has a Masters Degree for Computer Engineering while Sharon has a Bachelors for Comparative Literature. What do we have in common? A love of adventure! Meet Ellie, the Jeep. She is an important adventure tool. Luke loves “peak bagging” while Sharon waits just below the final ascent. Luke does the camp cooking while Sharon reads. Battie...

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Sausalito to Muir Beach: Golden Gate NRA | Destination Isolation

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We'd rather be outside! Trip Wish List 2014. Sausalito to Muir Beach: Golden Gate NRA. February 10, 2015. Golden Gate National Recreation Area is comprised of several units. Routes of various lengths and difficulties can be achieved not only in the NRA but also in the adjacent state and local parklands. If you don’t like an overabundance of choices, planning a hike in the area can be challenging. The trees looked at home in the morning fog along the Morning Sun Trail. Looking for a tough uphill run?

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Newell and Lynch Canyon OSPs | Destination Isolation

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We'd rather be outside! Trip Wish List 2014. Newell and Lynch Canyon OSPs. April 16, 2015. Newell Open Space Preserve. Just off the left of the picture is a large subdivision. About half a mile into the trail, you lose sight of it. The Creekside Trail passes through a panhandle then veers East becoming the Valley Trail. After a little over a mile, these terminate at a picnic area. A porta-potty and a few picnic tables were available, but there’s no drinking water anywhere in the park. The Loop Trail star...