HGwD Blog

  • Appreciation

    Appreciation

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  • Paradise Falls

    Paradise Falls

    Wildwood Park is in Ventura County. I loved this place so much, I went twice this month! Since I extended the route for our second hike, I decided to write two separate posts. This is a 3-mile loop hike that includes a tepee and waterfalls. We arrived at the parking lot just a little after… Read more

  • O’Melveny Park to Mission Point

    O’Melveny Park to Mission Point

    The trailhead is in O’Melveny Park located in Granada Hills. This 672-acre park is the second largest public park in L.A. after Griffith Park. We met up with my friend and his pups at the parking lot at 7:15 am. There were lots of spaces to choose from. You can also park on the street if the… Read more

  • Lost Horse Mine in JTNP

    Lost Horse Mine in JTNP

    Unfortunately, this is not a dog-friendly trail. Please respect the trail rules. For history lovers: ” Even before the California Gold Rush of 1849, prospectors were finding gold in southern California. As the take from the mines in the Sierras petered out, miners fanned out into the deserts. Hot summers, scarce water, limited wood sources,… Read more