California, Camping, Hiking, Outdoors, Parenting, Travel, Uncategorized

Hiking the Angeles: A Day at Mt. Baden-Powell with my Sami

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.

California, Health, Hiking, Kids, Outdoors, Safety, Travel, Uncategorized

The Mountains Are Opening, So I Must Go

While the stay-at-home orders haven't exactly ended, the trails in Los Angeles County are finally starting to open up after over a month-long closure. So with the mountains calling, we must go... along with the rest of Southern California.

California, Camping, Dogs, Hiking, Outdoors, Travel

Hiking the Angeles: Chantry Flat Trails

There are many trails in the Angeles National Forest. Popular hikes in the Chantry Flats area take hikers to various pools and waterfalls. Bears are a common sight along the trail, so remember to be bear aware and recreate responsibly.

American West, California, Camping, Hiking, National Parks, Outdoors, Travel, Writing

Backpacking the Angeles: Hoegees Camp and Spruce Grove

The Angeles National Forest has a number of trails and camps that can make for a fun backpacking adventure. The Gabrielino Trail and other trails in Big Santa Anita Canyon made for a fun introductory backpacking weekend close to Los Angeles.

American West, California, Camping, Family, Hiking, Outdoors, Travel, Uncategorized, Writing

Hiking the Angeles: Millard Canyon

When plans changed due to a brush fire, we were suggested a new hike. We explored Millard Canyon in the Angeles National Forest above Altadena, California. The trail was a short, fun adventure through a green canyon and lead to a lovely waterfall.