Unplug, Discover & Recharge
With a mountain name like that, we had to go! The trailhead is off Mt Baldy Road in Claremont, CA where it meets Palmer Evey Mtwy. There is no official sign for the trailhead but there are dirt strips on both sides of the road for parking so it wasn’t hard to find. GPS information can
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
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
THE RESCUE TRAIN is a unique, 501(c)3 non-profit, no-kill organization dedicated to eliminating animal suffering and euthanasia through hands-on rescue work, dedication to spay/neuter, education and awareness. The Rescue Train hosted its 10th year Race for the Rescues 5k/10k yesterday. Xena and I were happy to be part of this great event once again. Why
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
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
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
Hiking Girl with Dog 