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Carrizo Plain National Monument

By Jamie on May 10, 2017May 13, 2025

Carrizo Plain National Monument is 151 miles northwest of Los Angeles. Two popular destinations in southern California during the wildflower season (March-April) are Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve. Pictures from there are breathtaking, but they don’t allow dogs on the trails. And you know how I feel about hiking without Xena. On

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Dog Gear Review: Hurtta Sun & Bug Blocker

By Jamie on April 30, 2017June 12, 2023

Posted in: adventure, dogs, Four-legged, gear review, hike, Hiking, hiking gear, Hurtta, pets, photography, summer safety gear

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Limitations

By Jamie on April 24, 2017November 5, 2024

Posted in: adventure, dogs, health, hike, Hiking, life, motivation, outdoors, phobia, photography, self help

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Valley of Fire State Park in Nevada

By Jamie on April 19, 2017November 5, 2024

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

By Jamie on April 10, 2017November 5, 2024

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