Unplug, Discover & Recharge
This short moderate hike is one of the most popular hikes in L.A. I highly recommend doing it super early in the morning or on a weekday if that’s feasible. The trailhead is located at the main parking lot at the bottom of the paved Switzer Truck Trail. If you park at one of the
This hike has been on my list since last year and with my sister’s wedding and all, I didn’t get to hit the trail much in May. The night before the hike, I kept waking up. I was too excited. At 9,406 feet, Mt Baden-Powell was going to be Xena and my highest peak to conquer
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
It was April of last year when she went into 3 inch deep water to fetch her ball for the first time. Unsure and scared. It required a lot of convincing and treats. After that, I repeatedly worked with Xena last summer on her fear of water. Now she is only afraid of water if
This is a hike we did during our glamping trip back in April near Warner Springs, CA. Thanks to our host Laurie who was nice to draw me the map of the trailhead when she gave me a rundown of the place when we checked in the day before, it was super easy to find
When I realized I didn’t pack my camera, I was already near the trailhead. Ugh! That never happened before! I love taking photos as much as hiking so I was more shocked that I forgot than upset. …at least I had my phone. For the 2nd time, my friends and I found Glendora Ridge Road to
Hiking Girl with Dog 