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
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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
Here is my entry for WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge with the topic of Blur. Some topics speak out to me and this was one of those. I feel peaceful whenever I see this picture of Xena and I can almost feel the breeze caressing my face.
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
Winter Hike #9: Universal City, CA Located near Hollywood Hills and Griffith Park, Cahuenga Peak is a fun urban hike. There was no sign enforcing the leash rule so I assume off-leash is allowed there. However, if you are approaching a crowd, for everyone’s safety including your pup’s, I recommend you to put your dog
For my first hike in Ventura County, I chose Rocky Peak and I was not disappointed. Winter Hike #8: Chatsworth, CA As you already know from my last post, this hike was (and always will be) a memorable one. Now, I get to share with you the beauty of the trail. The distance to the
Three years ago today, I brought 8 weeks old Xena home from her foster home. I picked her because I was drawn to her shyness. Once I brought her home, I instantly fell in love with her sweet gentle soul. Since then we have been inseparable. She makes me laugh out loud every day with





