Dan Bernstein
California hiking guide and writer; mixes trail etiquette, safety, Bay Area/California destinations, and practical tips with strong community dialogue.
Early Saturday Wake‑ups: Parenting's Toughest Challenge
Change my mind: There’s nothing harder than waking up your tween aged daughter at 545am on a Saturday.
California’s High Cost Yields Exceptional Value
What I paid vs what I got. California might be pricy, but it delivers one hell of a value.
Hard‑earned Hike Reveals Unseen View Worth the Trek
This was a spot I really had to fight for. Four hours of hiking and only 4 miles and I am driving back home to do a technu bath ASAP. But this was the payoff. Something I’m willing to bet no...
Early Mornings Unlock California’s Hidden Waterfalls
POV: the best days start at 5:38 when you’re headed out to find a few unmapped waterfalls in California. Pictures soon…
Creators Demand Fixes for Threads Editing Tool Shortcomings
As a content creator, I use Edits. Here’s what I would love to have @mosseri help fix: 1) Captions. They constantly fail, especially when trying to edit them (edits don’t stick, can’t add missing captions, etc) 2) Sound boosting and...
Paid Partnerships Often Underperform Compared to Organic Reach
It is wild how much a paid partnership is suppressed to ensure a brand pays to boost the content. Has anyone ever had a paid partnership perform better than organic content? I thought what I just launched was pretty dang cool; may...
Destroying Big Sur’s Calla Lilies Is Not Hiking
POV: cutting down all of the Calla Lilies in Big Sur is vandalism, and not how to hike like a respectable human being.
Introducing Trail Etiquette: My Guide for Respectful Hikers
I’m not sure if the internet is ready to handle my next “how to hike like a respectable human being” trail etiquette. Guesses are welcome below :)