HGwD Blog
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Zuma Canyon in Malibu
The trailhead is located at the end of Bonsall Dr in Malibu. Easy enough. As usual, I had to use the porta-potty once I got there. It’s the coffee, I know, but I must have my coffee in the morning. I must. I picked up a map at the trailhead – that was nice – and… Read more
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La Tuna Canyon to Vital Link
The trailhead is right off La Tuna Canyon Road in La Crescenta, CA. There is a small dirt strip on the side with a picnic table. Park there and walk to the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy Parkland trailhead sign. There is a use trail behind the parking area but ignore it. The single-track quickly takes… Read more
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Ryan Mountain in Joshua Tree
As you know from my last week’s post, I went hiking in Joshua Tree National Park in January. Sadly, dogs are not allowed on hiking trails so my sister and I went to the park ourselves to hike Ryan Mountain – the second highest point in Joshua Tree – and had to leave Xena at… Read more
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Whatever Wednesday: #dogmom
Me: Why are you hiding? Z: I am going to surprise that hiker. Me: Don’t do it. Z: Why not? Me: Because. I will get in trouble. Z: 😈 Me: Do you want your leash? Z: Hmm….you win….this time. XOXO Read more
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Winter Desert
In January, I made my annual desert trip to La Quinta which is 2 hours from L.A. Rainstorm was in the forecast for my entire trip but I didn’t care. I looked forward to this trip all winter and I wasn’t going to cancel it. I was ready for a break from the daily routines.… Read more
Hiking Girl with Dog 