Family, Kids, Safety, Uncategorized, Writing

San Gabriel Valley Resource List

The list below are resources that are available in Los Angeles County. When times are hard, there is hope. If you are struggling, please don't feel you have to go through the trials of life alone. There is help.

American West, Coffee, Family, Food, Historic Sites, History, Lunch, Opinion, Outdoors, Shopping, Style, Travel, Uncategorized, Vacation, Writing

Spokane, Washington

In the fifth and final post of the 2023 Summer Road Trip Series, the Cranky Camper family visits Spokane, Washington. This post covers the Spokane Riverfront Park, a Spokane Indians game at Avista Stadium, and some effects of an active 2023 wildfire season.

American West, Brunch, Camping, Canada, Family, Hiking, Lunch, Opinion, Outdoors, Safety, Shopping, Style, Travel, Uncategorized, Vacation, Wine, Writing

Road Trip Canada: A Trek Across Southern British Columbia

This fourth post in our 2023 Summer Road Trip series is a journey through southern British Columbia, traversing the scenic province from Vancouver to the U.S. border crossing at Cristina Lake. The Cranky Camper also discovers what a closed border crossing looks like and reflects on lessons learned.

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Biking Yosemite Valley

Biking around Yosemite Valley is a fun way to explore the park, especially with the fair weather and traffic of the summer months.

American West, Amusement Parks, California, Dessert, Dinner, Family, Food, Lunch, Opinion, School, Style, Traditions, Travel, Uncategorized, Vacation, Writing

The Happiest Place on Earth: Rise of the Resistance

In honor of both her birthday and Disneyland's, the Cranky Camper shares her visit to the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California as part of a school field trip, with an emphasis on its newest attractions: the Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge.