Unplug, Discover & Recharge
It’s a relief to know the Hurst Fire is now 100% contained, and there’s encouraging progress on the Eaton Fire (65% contained) and the Palisades Fire (31% contained). Fingers crossed for continued success in containing these fires. Wildfires take an emotional toll on every Angeleno, whether directly impacted or not. For those directly affected, the
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
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
Hiking Girl with Dog 