Why I Hike San Gorgonio in the Winter Months
I spend so many daylight hours of my winter months, no not chilling by the fireplace with a latte and a good book, but out on the snowy trails of the San Gorgonio Wilderness. I'm either hiking with crampons strapped to my hiking boots or bundled up in all the layers and walking on my snowshoes through four feet of deep snow if it's a day between January and March. The San Gorgonio Wilderness is not well traveled by most local hikers in the winter time but the peaks are just so stunningly gorgeous during the winter! Let me tell you a thing or two about winter hiking San G!
Arroyo Pescadero Trail: A Peaceful Hiking Loop Within the Woods of Whittier
Sometimes you don’t need to summit a mountain or hike among tourists in an overly populated trailhead to have a ...
Redefining Hiking: How It Has Changed Me
Several hours later, I stood atop the mountain feeling an overwhelming amount of exhaustion mixed with my first sense of ...
Outdoor Adventures along California’s Central Coast
The rolling green hills of San Luis Obispo County and California's central coast can take your breath away as you drive up Highway 101 along the azure blue crashing waves of the Pacific Ocean. There is more to do along the Santa Lucia Mountain Range then just touristy Hearst Castle, the Madonna Inn and the giant aquarium in Monterey. Hike the trails of Carmel, visit with Elephant Seals beachside, explore giant sand dunes and mountain bike in eucalyptus forests on this seaside road trip.
Ernest E. Debs Regional Park – Trail and Hiking Guide
A transition from lush greenery to dry and desert-like terrain, Ernest E. Debs Park offers an intimate perspective into the rolling hills and busy lifestyle of Los Angeles.
Wildwood Canyon: A Steep Ascent to Burbank’s Radio Towers
A victim of a 2017 brush fire, Wildwood Canyon Park is a deceivingly long ascent to four radio towers, nestled within a recovering environment that offers up panoramic views of Burbank and downtown Los Angeles.
The Iconic Wisdom Tree & Hollywood Sign Hike
A behind-the-scenes look at one of the most iconic hikes in all of Los Angeles includes the famous Wisdom Tree as well as a newfound perspective of the Hollywood Sign Hike.
Murphy Ranch Trail: A Descent into a Graffiti-Plastered Compound
One of the most historical hiking trails in all of Los Angeles includes a demolished Compound chock full of graffiti-plastered ruins
Museum Hack at the Getty Center: A Flamboyant Peek into European Art
Alas, my friends, Museum Hack specializes in “hacking” a variety of museums in major cities including Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C. The company focuses on giving fun and sassy museum tours with a healthy dose of educational art history.
How to have a Glorious Holiday Weekend at Glamis Sand Dunes
Thanksgiving weekend 2017; As outdoor adventurer's who usually stick to pine alpine forests, we had never ventured near the sand dunes of Glamis California in the Imperial Valley in southern California. As more mountain camper/ hikers then sand people we were unprepared for a weekend of dune buggies and sand rails. Let me tell you how, as a Glamis newbie, I discovered how to be prepared for a busy holiday weekend at the Glamis Sand Dunes!