World of Waterfalls Blog

This page displays all of our blog posts (latest posts first).

The blog posts shown here include both non-waterfall and waterfall writeups.  So in addition to our in-depth waterfall posts, the article/post topics can range from educational writeups, musings, features, advice, product reviews, and more.

This page even displays updates or new postings pertaining to Top 10 Lists, Itineraries, and Trip Reports.

If you’re looking for waterfall writeups, you can find them in our Destinations page.

Most recent blog posts (reverse chronological order):

“Risks and Consequences” (Santa Paula Canyon Falls – March 5, 2021)

But just as Mom and I were about to turn and walk downstream, Dad suddenly took a spill and fell belly-first next to the ground that we had stood on…

“Devious Intentions” (Etiwanda Falls – February 27, 2021)

The cop was still there issuing citations. I took the opportunity to ask him where the nearest legal parking spaces were. At first, he gave me a smug answer…

Sony SEL24105G Review: The Best Flexible Zoom Lens?

In this Sony SEL24105G Review, I detail my experiences with this midzoom lens. Given the amount of praise heaped on this lens, does it live up to the hype?

Sony SEL24240 Review: The Best Full Frame Travel Lens?

In this Sony SEL24240 Review, I detail why I bought this superzoom lens along with my experiences using it. So how capable is this lens? Read on to find out

Super Last-Minute Carmel and Big Sur with Local Hikes Pre-Valentines Weekend Itinerary – February 5, 2021 to February 8, 2021

This Carmel and Big Sur Coast Weekend Itinerary was another couples-retreat kind of a trip, but it was booked at the very last-minute.

Garland Ranch Falls

Garland Ranch Falls was an ephemeral waterfall in the popular Garland Ranch Regional Park within Carmel Valley inland from the dramatic coast of Big Sur…

Andrew Molera Falls

Andrew Molera Falls was a hidden waterfall in Big Sur nearly reclaimed by Mother Nature as I needed a lot of route-finding persistence to finally find it.

“Tying Up Loose Ends” (Carmel and Big Sur – February 5, 2021 to February 8, 2021)

So I made sure that each of my steps were sure and steady even though my face, legs, and arms were being whipped and scratched by the twigs of the fallen trees as I was scrambling…

Santa Paula Canyon Falls (Santa Paula Canyon Punch Bowls)

Santa Paula Canyon Falls are better known as the Santa Paula Punch Bowls Trail because it features several water slides, swimming holes, and waterfalls.

Osprey Ozone 46 Review: Can This Travel Pack Go Hiking?

This Osprey Manta 46 Review looks at how well this predecessor to the wildly popular Osprey Farpoint 40 performs for both travel as well as for day hiking.

Osprey Manta 34 Review: The Perfect Outdoor Day Pack?

In this Osprey Manta 34 Review, we look in-depth at how well it performs as a day hiking backpack given our experiences chasing waterfalls around the world.

“Whimpering Dogs” (Circle X Ranch and The Grotto Falls – January 30, 2021)

…we did notice another party with dogs that were also whimpering. There was something about this place that dogs didn’t seem to like apparently…

The Grotto Falls

The Circle X Ranch Grotto Falls is really a series of small waterfalls concealed by confined volcanic boulders, which give rise to the namesake ‘Grotto’.

What Is The Best Travel Hiking (and Camera) Backpack?

What Is The Best Travel Hiking and Camera Backpack? I’ve looked for such a pack ever since our waterfall chasing went global, and here’s what I’ve found.

How I Use My Osprey Manta 34 As A Travel & Hiking Backpack

The Osprey Manta 34 backpack is meant for day hiking, but I’ve also chased waterfalls around the world with it. This is how I’ve also used it as a travel pack.

“Sin Mascara” (Bonita Falls – January 18, 2021)

Sure enough when we finally got to the familiar entrance for the Eaton Canyon Falls, we saw that the gate to its large parking lot was indeed closed…

6 Steps You Can Take To Avoid Problems Booking Your Stay

We’ve stayed at many accommodations and made many mistakes in our years of traveling. So we came up with 6 steps to ensure a good experience booking your stay.

7 Reasons To Shop At REI Instead Of Amazon For Outdoor Gear

Amazon may be killing brick-and-mortar stores around the world, but here are 7 reasons why shopping for outdoor gear at REI yields a better experience.

How To Make Money On A Travel Blog Like This In 9 Steps

Everyone wants to travel, but it’s not cheap. So I’ll show you how to make money on a travel blog in the 9 steps that I used on this website.

Wealthy Affiliate Review: Does It Work? My Honest WA Take!

In this Wealthy Affiliate Review, I leverage my experiences with several hosting providers to provide you an honest and different take on my journey so far.