California, Dogs, Family, Hiking, Holidays, pets, Rabbits, Uncategorized, Writing

Happy Gotcha Day, Owen: Ten Years of Love and Adventure

With gratitude and joy, we celebrate ten years journeying with our beloved pup.

American West, California, Camping, Dogs, Family, Hiking, Holidays, Lunch, National Parks, Opinion, Outdoors, Style, Traditions, Travel, Uncategorized, Vacation, Writing

A Happy Dog at Happy Isles

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

Dinner, Europe and the United Kingdom, Family, Hiking, Historic Sites, Kids, Outdoors, Parenting, pets, Rabbits, Shopping, Style, Travel, Uncategorized, Vacation, Writing

Farmer’s Markets and Family Dinners in Prague

With visits to Stromovka and outings with the bunny, the Cranky Camper family enjoys a slower pace while in Prague, making core memories along the way.

American West, California, Dogs, Hiking, Historic Sites, Outdoors, Travel, Uncategorized, Writing

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.

American West, California, Dogs, Family, Midwest, National Parks, Opinion, Outdoors, Parenting, pets, Travel, Uncategorized, Vacation, Writing

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