Deborah Dennis
Deborah Dennis is the writer and photographer behind TravelswithWally.com, where she shares stories of RV adventures, hidden gems, and off-the-beaten-path destinations across the U.S. For Only In Your State, she covers California with the eye of an Airstream-and-dog road tripper — from Sonoma Coast foraging to mountaintop inns above the clouds. With over 25 years of experience in UX design and digital storytelling, she brings a keen eye for detail and a love of narrative to every destination she explores.
The Remote Driftwood Graveyard at Cape Blanco Might Be Oregon’s Most Haunting Beach Walk
Below the windswept bluffs of Cape Blanco State Park, a remote Oregon beach is piled with massive driftwood logs — a haunting, beautiful shoreline shaped by rivers, storms, and the wild Pacific.
This Hidden California Beach Has Semi-Precious Gems You Can Take Home
At Sue-meg State Park near Trinidad, Agate Beach hides below forested bluffs — a wild stretch of Northern California shoreline where colorful, ocean-polished agates wash up at low tide.
This Hidden Cave at Point Reyes Feels Like a Secret World Along California’s Coast
Reached by a rugged beach hike at minus tide, Skylight Cave on Secret Beach in Point Reyes is one of Northern California’s most unforgettable coastal adventures.
A Hidden Stretch of California’s Sonoma Coast Is Finally Open to the Public
A once-private stretch of Sonoma coastline is now open to the public, revealing windswept trails, a rare estuary ecosystem, and one of the last truly wild landscapes along California’s coast.
I Stayed in a Vintage Dome Home Hidden in a Northern California Forest
An overnight stay in a restored geodesic dome near Nevada City offers a rare look at Northern California’s back-to-the-land design legacy.
I Dug My Own Dinner on the Northern California Coast—Here’s What Happened
What started as a simple beach day turned into one of the most unforgettable meals I’ve ever had. Here’s what it’s really like to dig your own dinner along the rugged Northern California coast.
Witch’s Butter & Golden Chanterelles: Mushroom Foraging in Sonoma County
A rain-soaked, wonder-filled mushroom hunt with expert forager Steve Conwell reveals the hidden magic, edible treasures, and wild forest stories of the Sonoma Coast.
There’s a Secret Inn in Marin You Can Only Reach by Trail — and It’s Pure Magic
Above the Clouds: A Night at California’s Hidden Mountaintop Inn Photo by Deborah Dennis for Only In Your State
Low Tide Lessons: Seaweed Foraging Adventure on California’s Sonoma Coast
Join a small group of curious foragers on Sonoma’s rugged shoreline, where seaweed expert Heidi Herrmann teaches how to harvest the ocean’s bounty—and gratitude—with care and respect.
Tuolumne Meadows Reopens: Explore Yosemite’s Stunning Alpine Basecamp
Yosemite National Park's best campground got a $26 million upgrade and it's now the coolest place to spend the night in the park.
