Memorial Day brings new meaning to our family after the death of my father. We visited Riverside National Cemetery, where volunteers placed thousands of tiny flags to honor the men and women who gave of themselves in service to their country.
Author: thecrankycamper
Based in California’s sunny San Gabriel Valley, I am mom to four growing kids and a pet parent to three bunnies and a forever pup and a coffee-fueled educator with a passion for teaching and social-emotional wellness. I love to travel and explore, especially the great outdoors. Life is an adventure meant to be shared. Happy trails!
Bailey Canyon Nature Trails
Owen Parker had fun exploring Bailey Canyon in Sierra Madre, California.
Jones Peak via Bailey Canyon
On a cloudy May gray day, I hiked up the trail from Bailey Canyon in Sierra Madre to Jones Peak, a low peak at the front of the San Gabriel Mountains.
The Archer and the Horsewoman of Pasadena
Under the shade of the famed Colorado Street Bridge are hiking trails, horseback riding, and an historic archery range.
Chino Hills State Park
At the end of the spring wildflower season, Owen and I explored some of the spots in the rolling hills of Chino Chills State Park.
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