Peak 3 of our Six Pack of Peaks challenge was Strawberry Peak in the San Gabriel Mountains. The trail starts off Angeles Crest Highway across from the Red Box Picnic Area, and the hike is generally considered challenging. In this post, the Cranky Camper shares her experience, as well as a minor misadventure on the trail.
Icehouse Canyon is a gateway to multiple trails in the Cucamonga Wilderness. Ontario Peak is a strenuous hike that yields beautiful views.
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
The Cranky Camper takes on the 2022 So Cal Six Packs of Peaks challenge- starting with a familiar hike: Mt. Baden-Powell.
Memorial Day brings new meaning to our family after the death of my father. We visited Riverside National Cemetery, where volunteers placed thousands of tiny flags to honor the men and women who gave of themselves in service to their country.
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