HGwD Blog

  • Not All Mountains Are Pointy

    Not All Mountains Are Pointy

    Traveling is great for many reasons. But my favorite reason is, I get to explore local trails and mountains otherwise I wouldn’t have the opportunity to. There are so many interesting trails to explore but we wouldn’t necessarily make plans to visit every mountain especially small mountains that are only known to the locals. Tuolumne Read more

  • Devils Postpile Loop & Minaret Falls

    Devils Postpile Loop & Minaret Falls

    Last time we visited Mammoth Lakes, we decided to check out Devils Postpile National Monument. The Devils Postpile formation is a geologic wonder and as you know, I love cool rocks. You will have options to extend the Devils Postpile Loop hike by adding Rainbow Falls and/or Minaret Falls. We added Minaret Falls to ours. We Read more

  • Lake Sabrina To Blue Lake

    Lake Sabrina To Blue Lake

    When we arrived in the Eastern Sierra at the end of September, I thought it was probably too early for the fall colors. Little did I know Lake Sabrina near Bishop, CA, had a wonderful surprise waiting for me. First, we stopped at Looney Beans in town for breakfast. I like this little coffee shop, Read more

  • Vivian Creek Trail to Halfway Camp

    Vivian Creek Trail to Halfway Camp

    The first time we hiked here last December, we didn’t quite make it to Halfway Camp. Instead, we had a great time in the snow! Without the snow slowing us down and distracting us with winter fun, this time, we had a better chance of making it further up on the Vivian Creek Trail in Read more