Tag: wellness

Finding Calm and Clarity in Times of Transition

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

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Trail Canyon Falls

Adventure Dog

When the brutal summer heat was finally coming to an end, the wildfires took over the mountains in Southern California last year. The Bobcat Fire burned for months in the Angeles National Forest. It started on September 6, 2020, and was finally contained by December 18. To say I was disappointed and felt sad would

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Little Wild Horse Canyon

Little Wild Horse Canyon and Bell Canyon Utah

I highly recommend doing this hike during cooler months as it is exposed and almost 9 miles long. We did this in February while visiting Moab and we experienced both dry and snow conditions. Be sure to pack plenty of water for you and your pup. This hike begins from the Little Wild Horse Canyon

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Valley View Loop in Ojai

Valley View Preserve in Ojai

On this gorgeous morning back in January, we took a day trip to Ojai, CA. Ojai is about 1.5 hours northwest of Los Angeles and east of Santa Barbara. Located in Ojai Valley, this area is too hot for hiking for us during the summer months. However, this hike makes a great hiking option this

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San Gabriel Peak via Eaton Saddle

San Gabriel Peak

Due to unexpected road closure on Hwy 2, we ended up doing this hike on Labor Day. It worked out better in the end because it was way hotter than I anticipated. This short hike was perfect for that morning. Either I am an ultimate optimist or this is the truth but it always seems

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