Unplug, Discover & Recharge
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
Sandstone Peak is the highest point in the Santa Monica Mountains. It was overcast and misty. I was surrounded by low heavy clouds on freeways. I almost turned around a couple of times on my way to the trailhead due to low visibility. I was concerned about safety in case the condition was the same on
This is a popular hike in Malibu, CA because it’s kid-friendly and has a historic site. The trailhead is not too far from the scenic Pacific Coast Hwy. There are several small parking areas. I arrived before 8:30 am on a holiday and was able to park in the main lot. I love May Grey
Since I enjoyed hiking in the neighboring Placerita Canyon recently, I wanted to explore the area further before summer gets here. Towsley Canyon Park which is part of Santa Monica Mountains is just off the 5 freeway in Santa Clarita. The main parking lot was already full when I reached the trailhead before 8 am so I parked in the
The temperature was going to be in the 80s so Xena sat out on this hike. You go without me, she avoided my eye contact and got settled into her comfy bed as I was getting ready that morning. It was still dark outside. Maybe we can go to the park when you get back, she looked
It usually takes about a week for my body to get used to Daylight Savings and it takes about the same time when we change back in November. Instead of doing my usual routine – lay low and take easy – this year, I woke up at 5:20 am and met up with friends at
Hiking Girl with Dog 