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Devils Gate Dam

On a sunny Southern California winter's Saturday, we hiked the Flint Canyon Trail, a Los Angeles County-maintained trail, to the famed, possibly haunted Devils Gate Dam. This post contains hiking safety and a nice brunch suggestion in neighboring Montrose.

Europe and the United Kingdom, Family, Food, Opinion, Style, Travel, Uncategorized, Writing

All Aboard: Eurostar

There are many options for international travel across Europe. Eurostar provides high-speed rail service from London to major cities such as Paris, Brussels, Rotterdam, and Amsterdam, with connections to cities in Germany. All aboard!

American West, California, Christmas, Family, Historic Sites, History, Museums, Opinion, Outdoors, Style, Travel, Uncategorized, Writing

Old Sacramento: I Like Trains!

Old Sacramento, the historic waterfront district and National Historic Landmark, offers up a fun adventure for families and history nerds alike. We learned so much about California history and the trans-continental railroad's impact on the culture and economy of the Golden State at the California State Railroad Museum. All aboard!

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Some bunnies to love: Tales of Rescue and Immigration

We are thankful for our kooky family, including our five bunnies. In this post, we share Oliver, Scout, and Pippa, and their stories of love and resilience. We wish for you hope and light this Thanksgiving, with love from The Cranky Camper family.

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Devils Postpile National Monument

Devils Postpile National Monument, located in the Mammoth Lakes, protects the unique columnar basalt formation that is the Devils Postpile. On this adventure, we explore the national monument and earn our junior ranger badges. Highlights of this trip include the hike to Rainbow Falls and viewing the Devils Postpile from the PCT/JMT.