Unplug, Discover & Recharge
The holidays are just around the corner! 🎄 If the season has crept up on you, don’t worry—we’ve got the perfect list of 8 stocking stuffers for the hiker in your life (or yourself!). From cozy essentials like Darn Tough Socks to thoughtful gifts like a K9 Rescue Sling, our picks are practical, unique, and
It’s no secret that well-fitting clothes are essential both on and off the trails if you want to look great, and who doesn’t? When KÜHL reached out to me for a product review of their women’s pants, I was thrilled! The KÜHL brand is well-known in the outdoor world, and I was eager to give
This wilderness park has gone through some changes since we visited summer of 2016. For one, there is no entrance fee. On Black Friday, we returned to the park after 7 years and scoped out the current condition of the trails. This time, though, we tried a different route. I am updating this post to
Sitting at 8,822 feet, the summit of Sawmill Mountain is the highest point in Kern County and the second highest in the Los Padres National Forest. East Tumamait Trail – 21W03 to Sawmill Mountain is closed during winter and opens on May 1. I gave it a couple of weeks before I led a group
In the winter of 2020, I shared the hike to the top of this waterfall. I am ready to share the hike to the bottom of the waterfall in the springtime. Please follow the previous write-up if you are doing this hike as the hiking route is the same until the very last portion near
There are many wonderful hiking options at Mount Badly. This write-up will guide you to hike to Stoddard Peak in Mount Baldy Wilderness Preserve. It starts out in the shade but soon you will be exposed and it will remain that way most of the hike. For this, the best time to do this hike
Hiking Girl with Dog 