HGwD Blog
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Mesa Peak Trail in Corral Canyon
Mesa Peak Trail is also known as Mesa Peak Motorway. From Pacific Coast Highway, take Corral Canyon Road. Stay on Corral Canyon Road for about 5 miles or so. It eventually changes to Castro Peak Motorway and leads you into Malibu Creek State Park. There is a sign letting you know that you are now entering into the state… Read more
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Whatever Wednesday: Wish List
What do you do if you are ready for the fall but the temperature is still in mid 80s in middle of September? You live through others who has that! :) I’ve been enjoying the fall through other hikers located in cooler regions all over the world by following their lovely blogs and Instagram posts. They… Read more
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Corral Canyon Park via Sara Wan Trailhead
I’ve noticed that the day is getting shorter. But the heat is still here. So is humidity. Southern California is known for its dry heat. It’s a desert. So what is up with humidity?? Even though I am originally from the East Coast, my body already forgot what humidity feels like after living in SoCal for… Read more
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National Dog Day 8.26
I dedicate this post to Xena on National Dog Day. ❤️ It’s been very hot and humid here in Southern California this summer so we haven’t done much hiking. Instead, we’ve been busy with early morning trail running and sunset walks. She is usually camera shy so I have to be quick when the moment is… Read more
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Cold Springs Trail to Montecito Peak
May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. — Edward Abbey The Trailhead is located on E Mountain Drive in Santa Barbara. There is a wood sign at the trail. With canopies of trees and a gradual incline, the trail… Read more
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Summer in a Bowl
It cannot get any more summer in a bowl than this. Let me introduce my old time favorite summer eating since childhood. Korean style shaved ice. It’s called potbingsoo (pot-bing-soo) which translates to “red bean shaved ice”. Traditional potbingsoo is always topped with cauldron-cooked red beans and has mochi (sticky rice cake). The ones I used… Read more
Hiking Girl with Dog 