Welcome to beyondnature1980 Your essential guide to deep-diving into the rugged beauty of the Sierra-Sequoia National Forest and Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks.
​Join me for adventures from day backpacking treks to serene stays at locations like Cats Head Campsite along Big Creek in the Sierra NF. We cover hiking, camping, and sustainable wilderness exploration in the High Sierra.
​We believe, as Theodore Roosevelt did, that these places are a sacred trust:

​"Here is your country. Cherish these natural wonders, cherish the natural resources, cherish the history and romance as a sacred heritage, for your children and your children's children."

"In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years."
That one's always stuck with me.

"speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far" Theodore Roosevelt