Category: < 3 Miles

One More Try At Convict Lake

Convict Lake

We were back in the Eastern Sierra past weekend. I just can’t get enough of that place! Last time we were up in Convict Lake, Xena ate a fish hook and had to be rushed to a vet. You can read all about that exciting visit here. This time, she was advised not to eat any

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Red Rock Canyon NV

A year ago we visited Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area for the first time. It was during a holiday weekend in February so it started to get crowded by 9am. Out of 26 available hiking options in the park, we explored 2 trails – Moenkopi Loop & White Rock. In January of this year, we

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Hiking with Dogs in Big Bear Lake

dog friendly hikes in big bear lake

Initially, I drove up to Big Bear Lake to hike Gray’s Peak that Sunday morning. But when I got there, I found a note at the trailhead saying that it’s closed until 6/16/17 for bald eagle habitat. Hmm, ok, then. Luckily, Big Bear Lake is dog-friendly and has many trails where Xena is allowed. The

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Valley of Fire State Park in Nevada

Hiking with Dog

Valley of Fire State Park is 55 miles northeast of Las Vegas off Interstate 15. Unlike the day before, I took my time in the morning. I even ordered a room service. I wasn’t going to be having a real meal until dinner so I savored it. Valley of Fire Hwy was peaceful. Make sure you

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Red Rock Canyon in Nevada

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area is 17 miles west of Las Vegas. I made a PB&J sandwich for lunch from the room then packed our food for the day as I planned on spending all day at Red Rock Canyon. I picked up a soy latte from Starbucks at the hotel on my way

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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

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