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179. California's Road to Solvang - Mountains, Lakes, and Highway 154
Some drives are destinations themselves. Join Johnny Mac on California Highway 154, the San Marcos Pass Road that climbs from coastal Santa Barbara into the mountains, through Los Padres National For…
Published on 17 hours ago
178. The Funk Zone After Dark: Santa Barbara's Creative Soul
When the sun sets in Santa Barbara, head to the Funk Zone – a converted warehouse district where wine bars, craft breweries, and live music create the city's most vibrant nightlife. Johnny Mac guides…
Published on 1 week ago
177. Santa Barbara by Day: California's Perfect In-Between
Discover why Santa Barbara occupies a unique sweet spot on the California coast – not quite LA, not quite San Francisco, with a climate and character all its own. Johnny Mac explores the city in dayl…
Published on 2 weeks ago
176. Back to Catalina Island
Johnny Mac returns to Catalina Island with better preparations to enjoy the island's offerings. He highlights important tips like booking golf carts in advance and utilizing cash-back options at groc…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
175. Redwood National and State Parks - Among the Giants
Walk among the world's tallest trees with Johnny Mac as he explores the misty coastal forests where ancient redwoods create living cathedrals that humble human imagination. Experience the otherworldl…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
174. Yosemite National Park - Cathedral of Stone and Water
Johnny Mac in the granite cathedral of Yosemite Valley, where waterfalls tumble from impossible heights and monolithic cliffs challenge both climbers and photographers to capture their true scale. Ex…
Published on 4 months ago
173. Great Smoky Mountains National Park - America's Most Beloved Wilderness
Discover why Great Smoky Mountains is America's most visited national park with Johnny Mac as he explores the misty peaks, cascading waterfalls, and rich cultural heritage of Appalachia. Navigate the…
Published on 4 months, 1 week ago
172. Joshua Tree National Park - Where Two Deserts Meet
Explore the alien landscape of Joshua Tree with Johnny Mac, where twisted, spiky giants create one of the most distinctive and otherworldly environments in the National Park System. Discover how the …
Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago
171. Grand Canyon National Park - The Great Abyss
Experience the most famous national park in America with Johnny Mac as he guides you through a landscape so massive it challenges human comprehension. Learn the differences between the South Rim and …
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago
170. Glacier National Park - Crown of the Continent
Journey with Johnny Mac to the dramatic peaks and pristine wilderness of Glacier National Park, where ancient glaciers carved a landscape so spectacular it's called the "Crown of the Continent." Expe…
Published on 5 months ago