Starting from Vincent Gap off California Highway 2, up forty unforgiving switchbacks, Sami and I made it to the peak of Mt. Baden-Powell in the Angeles National Forest-with the help of a Subway sandwich and Cheetos bribe.
Category: parenting
The End of the World as We Knew It
It has been nearly four weeks since we closed our schools, began a stay at home order, and slowly backed away from life as we knew it. While the apocalyptic feeling of four weeks ago has not subsided, we try to balance the despair with moments of joy.
Life in the Time of Coronavirus
With equal parts optimism and doom, the Cranky Camper addresses feelings of stress, fear, and opportunity as a result of the 2020 Coronavirus pandemic.
White Sands National Park
This first post in our Southwest Adventure series showcases our family's experience at the unique and spectacular White Sands National Park in Alamogordo, New Mexico, with photos of sand sledding and enjoying the natural settings.
How old is too old to go trick-or-treating?
How old is too old for trick-or-treating? While there is not a right or wrong answer, the Cranky Camper opines that the spirit of Halloween fun is more important than the question of numeric age.
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