For most people, Treasure Island is just the halfway point on the Bay Bridge, a blip on an annoying commute. In reality, the Island is a calm oasis in the middle of California's second largest urban center. It is also home to a great deal of history, 2,300 residents, and arguably one of the best view of the San Francisco skyline. On top of all of that, entry is free and parking is plentiful!
Read MoreThe very first hike that Dylan took me on was for our 3rd date, out to Mount Patterson. My hiking experience in Oregon at this point had been limited to Mount Pisgah and Spencer’s Butte, which are very reminiscent of hikes in Southern California from the standpoint of being very populated and not far out of town. Mount Patterson is not even close to either of these. It is a good hours drive out of town, and we did not see another soul on this hike.
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