Enjoying the cool mist from the Brown Mountain Dam waterfall The wild weather of the past several months in California is yielding some lovely results. While technically not a 'superbloom' in many areas, the superfluity of water has sprouted many beautiful blooms across verdant hills in southern and central California. I enjoyed the drive up… Continue reading Wild Winters Melt into Springs
Just a couple weeks after Owen's last trek in the Angeles to Gould Mesa from Angeles Crest Highway, we returned for another adventure. This time, instead of hanging out at the Gould Mesa Trail Camp, Owen and I headed north on the trail to the Paul Little Picnic Site along the Gabrielino Trail. Just like… Continue reading Adventures in the Angeles: Brown Mountain Dam, Paul Little, and Owen Parker
Last weekend, on a day that was not so fun, I found one silver lining in the middle of life's metaphorical hurricane. My trip required a drive on California State Route 110, also known as the Arroyo Seco Parkway. One of my very first freeway driving experiences was on 110 from South Pasadena to Los… Continue reading California Fun Along the 110 Corridor
An iconic Southern California landmark is the Colorado Street Bridge in Pasadena, running alongside California Route 134 and Interstate 210, spanning what is known as the Arroyo Seco. Translated from Spanish to mean "dry stream," the Arroyo Seco is a stream and watershed in Los Angeles County. It begins in the San Gabriel Mountains, and… Continue reading The Lower Arroyo Seco Trails
Owen, my golden retriever, and I have recently started hiking together. I'm not entirely sure why we haven't done more of this before; being out in nature is a fun way to bond with a furry buddy and vice versa. And it is great exercise for both dog and human. Besides, Owen and I seem… Continue reading Great Hikes: With Dogs
The Cranky Camper 