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Snow Much Fun in the San Gabriel Mountains

There’s something magical about snow covered mountains, especially in Southern California where we really don’t get snow at elevations under about 5000 feet. It is even more magical when shared with our best furry friends.

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Dog Days at the Beach

Owen enjoys golden hours frolicking in the surf and sand at Huntington Dog Beach.

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Chasing Waterfall Hikes

There are many lovely waterfall hikes in the Angeles National Forest. This post features hikes from Chantry Flat in Big Santa Anita Canyon, Millard Falls, and Switzer Falls, as well as the popular Eaton Canyon waterfall.

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Great Workout Hikes: Van Tassel Trail

The Van Tassel Trail is a perfect trek for hikers training for more challenging hikes, as well as trail runners, cyclists, and folks who just want a strenuous hike for some good cardio. The trail follows the Van Tassel Motorway, a fire and maintenance road that climbs over 1700 feet in the first 2.7 miles of the trail.