Tag: dogs

China Flat in Oak Park

It was Mother’s Day. I assumed most of the people would be busy with Mother’s Day brunch that morning. Great time for us to be on the trail! There are two trailheads. We began the hike from Lindero Canyon Rd. The trailhead was easy to spot and there was plenty of street parking available. It

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Summer Hiking Guidelines

Heat exhaustion or heat stroke can be very dangerous for pets, but unfortunately, many people don’t take this seriously, whether on or off the trail. That doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy the outdoors with our furry friends—we just need to be mindful. As pet owners, it’s our responsibility to ensure their well-being. During July and

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Best of Portuguese Bend Reserve

With many trail options, the Portuguese Bend Reserve in Rancho Palos Verdes is a popular hiking destination. This is also our go-to place when I don’t have time to research a new trail but want to spend some time on the trail. Not a bad place to have as a backup. The view from Burma

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Fish Canyon Falls

9/12/19  Update:  This trail is indefinitely CLOSED due to fire damage since 2016. Fish Canyon Falls trail is located in Duarte, CA and the trailhead is located in Vulcan Material Plant. At the end of Fish Canyon Road, there is a sign for the trail. Follow the sign to the parking lot. This is a popular hike

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