As part of a school field trip, we hiked to Palomar Mountain State Park in San Diego County. No cranky campers here!
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!
Hiking the Angeles: Adventures Along the Angeles Crest
On a cloudy, cool day, Owen explores a different hike from Angeles Crest to a familiar spot: the Gould Mesa Campground.
Urban Hikes: Ernest E. Debs Regional Park
For a special birthday hike, Owen and his cranky campers take a local hike at the Ernest E. Debs Regional Park in the Montecito Heights area of Los Angeles. This short post features photos of Peanut Lake (Debs Pond) and vast LA views- along with a 'secret' hiker swing.
At the Dog Park
Dog parks can be fun places for pups to let out energy and socialize with other dogs. This post features Owen's adventures at dog parks in Pasadena. South Pasadena, and Eagle Rock.
Leo Carrillo Dog Beach
Owen splashed in the surf at the Leo Carrillo dogs allowed beach in Malibu, California.
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