Tag: adventure

Paradise Falls

Wildwood Park is in Ventura County. I loved this place so much, I went twice this month! Since I extended the route for our second hike, I decided to write two separate posts. This is a 3-mile loop hike that includes a tepee and waterfalls. We arrived at the parking lot just a little after

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O’Melveny Park to Mission Point

The trailhead is in O’Melveny Park located in Granada Hills. This 672-acre park is the second largest public park in L.A. after Griffith Park. We met up with my friend and his pups at the parking lot at 7:15 am. There were lots of spaces to choose from. You can also park on the street if the

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Lost Horse Mine in JTNP

Unfortunately, this is not a dog-friendly trail. Please respect the trail rules. For history lovers: ” Even before the California Gold Rush of 1849, prospectors were finding gold in southern California. As the take from the mines in the Sierras petered out, miners fanned out into the deserts. Hot summers, scarce water, limited wood sources,

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Laskey Mesa Loop in Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space

This is our new favorite springtime hike! When we first time visited in January, the entire place was brown, as you can see in the photo below. We parked on the street outside of the park and walked under the Victory Trailhead sign. Around 7:30 am, only a few cars were on the street. The

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