HGwD Blog
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Friendship Bell
The Korean Bell of Friendship was a gift from South Korea to the United States in 1976 to further the friendship and trust between the two nations. The bell, which weighs 17 tons, was cast in Korea then shipped to the U.S. The pavilion which houses the bell was constructed by Korean craftsmen in the traditional Korean architectural… Read more
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Wilson Saddle via Los Pinetos Trail
As we were getting close to Placerita Canyon Nature Center, a light came on my dashboard. “ICY”. I noticed the temperature outside was 36 degrees. I looked around as I was driving. No ice. “Oh, don’t be so dramatic.”, I told my car. Then I realized I didn’t bring Xena’s coat. I parked near the… Read more
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Jones Peak via Bailey Canyon
Hello everyone! Sorry for the late post. This is a hike I did at the end of November. I usually post a hike within a month but with holidays and all, I just got around to write about it. The trailhead starts the western side of the parking lot in Bailey Canyon Park (address provided… Read more
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And the Celebration Continues
Very happy birthday to my favorite adventure dog! She never quite connected with the warrior side of her name but she’s always been a princess.👑 Thanks for being my motivation and inspiration to stay active, healthy and explore every day.🐾 Thanks for being my personal security guard. Because of you, solo travels are less solo.🚗… Read more
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Best of 2015
Lots of memories were made in 2015! It was filled with all sizes and shapes of adventures. Some of them were near home and some were from road trips. We explored 20 new trails this year and also hiked our familiar trails in Los Angeles county. I’d like to thank all my blog followers for following our little adventures… Read more
Hiking Girl with Dog 