After a hiatus due to the Covid19 pandemic, the Tournament of Roses parade returns to Pasadena, California- and with special significance for the Cranky Camper family.
Category: california
The Sunny Shores of San Diego
While on a business trip, the Cranky Camper explored the Embarcadero in San Diego, California and learns more about the role San Diego played in U.S. military history.
Hiking the Angeles: Brown Mountain Dam, Paul Little, and Owen Parker
The Cranky Camper explores a familiar hike in the Angeles National Forest with her best furry friend.
Beachy Trails: San Clemente Bluffs
San Clemente, California, in south Orange County boasts miles of coastline and plenty of opportunity for recreation. One easily accessible trail is the San Clemente Beach Trail is a 2.3 mile rail-to-trail that runs from North Beach down to the San Clemente State Beach. The path shares its corridor with an active rail line that serves Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner route from Los Angeles to San Diego, The path is quite popular year-round and offers lovely views of the expansive Pacific Ocean.
Palomar Mountain State Park
As part of a school field trip, we hiked to Palomar Mountain State Park in San Diego County. No cranky campers here!
The Cranky Camper 