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A Happy Dog at Happy Isles

Bark Ranger Owen Parker and crew trek to Yosemite National Park for a magical winter visit.

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Hiking the Angeles: Mt. Wilson Trail to First Water and Orchard Camp

The San Gabriel Mountains has miles of hiking trails, with many opportunities for adventures. The Mt. Wilson Trail has several points of interest that make for fun stops up to Mt. Wilson or as hikes on their own.

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Ode to the Great American Road Trip

A prelude to the summer 2022 vacation season, the Cranky Camper takes a drive down memory lane in this essay on the American road trip

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Bailey Canyon Nature Trails

Owen Parker had fun exploring Bailey Canyon in Sierra Madre, California.

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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.