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Three Days in November
November 16, 2018November hikes in the high country are great. I'm still getting used to being able to explore the mountains this late into the season...
Marion Mountain Trail
October 07, 2018Two weeks seems to be my limit. If my feet haven't moved me through a landscape, or if I haven't ridden a bike through the hills, I begin to get a little antsy, cranky, and depressed...
Dripping Springs Loop
March 26, 2018There were definitely times where I muttered to myself that I would never do this trail again...
Tenaja Canyon Trail
It can be hard to see in these times of stupidity, just how lucky we are...
Solstice in the Sierras
We spent June 19th - June 22nd playing in the Sierras once again. It's a bit of a drive, but I frequently need to get my mountain fix in, so I think it's worth it...
Camping in the Eastern Sierra
The little one is nearly 20 months old and I'm feeling some guilt about not doing more outdoor adventure...
San Diego Urban Canyon Explorations
I love to get out and explore the more wild areas surrounding wherever I live, but I sometimes overlook the good stuff that's really close...
Little Man Training
Did a short hike yesterday up at Mt. Laguna. It was only about three miles in total, but the little man walked all but probably a half-mile of that all on his own two feet. This is in part because he decided that he really...
First Camping Trip With a Toddler
Yeah, I was pretty hesitant at first. Camping with a 10 month old seemed like misery, but I also really wanted to see some mountains. To walk in alpine meadows. To look at the stars.
Lena Lake in April
Today was a hike to a mountain lake, which is pretty nice since it's mid-April and mountain lakes in the Northwest aren't supposed to melt out until July.
First Hike with a Small Child
Last week: walking through cactus, yucca, and a sparse desert landscape to a hidden palm oasis. This week: walking along a rushing, clear, and cold river, through tall trees and a totally lush and verdant understory. Quite the change.
Exploring Cuyamaca State Park
I really didn't have a plan today, other than explore some of the maze of trails at Cuyamaca State Park. I ended up creating a nice 12.5 mile loop, that took me up near to the top Cuyamaca Peak.
Hellhole Oasis in Anza Borrego
April 05, 2014Sometimes when it's 45 degrees and sprinkling, and you're wearing shorts, it's the universe trying to tell you that you should be somewhere else. Sometimes you're rewarded for listening.
Rain or Shine: Rewards for the Stubborn
January 20, 2010Sometimes you just have to do something, regardless of whether it's a good idea or not. We had a busy holiday season of parties, get-togethers, and family time, which was nice, but didn't leave too much time for adventures...
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