Brandon’s travelogue

Empire Gold Mine

This gold mine was the largest and richest gold mine in California. It is also the oldest mine, but is no longer in operation.

Pipiwai Trail

hsi lai temple

Hsi Lai Temple (TC: 西來寺; PY: Xīlái Sì) (approximate pronunciation She Lye) is a traditional Chinese Buddhist mountain monastery in the United States. It is located on the foothill region of Hacienda Heights, California, USA, a suburb of Los Angeles.

Taylor Creek Visitor Center

The Visitor Center, located in South Lake Tahoe on Hwy 89, is operated by the National Forest Service. It has an easy self-guided nature walk and a stream profile room where you actually view Taylor Creek from below the level of the creek.

Disneyland

The happiest place on earth.