California, Camping, Deserts, Dogs, Family, National Parks, Outdoors, pets, Style, Travel, Uncategorized, Writing

National Barking up a Joshua Tree

In an early National Puppy Day celebration, Owen visits his first national park and earns his BARK Ranger tag at sunny Joshua Tree NP. He was a good boy and followed all the rules of being a BARK Ranger.

California, Dogs, Hiking, Outdoors, Travel, Uncategorized

Claremont Wilderness Loop

Owen the pup loved his hiking adventure on a popular, local five-mile trail loop in Claremont Hills Wilderness Park.

American West, California, Family, Holidays, New Year's Day, School, Style, Traditions, Travel, Uncategorized, Vacation, Writing

The Magic Returns: The 133rd Tournament of Roses

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.

American West, beaches, Breakfast, Brunch, California, Coffee, Dessert, Dinner, Dogs, Food, Historic Sites, Lunch, Museums, Outdoors, Travel, Uncategorized, Vacation, Writing

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.

Europe and the United Kingdom, Family, Historic Sites, History, Outdoors, Style, Travel, Uncategorized, Vacation, Writing

The Healing Waters of Karlovy Vary

It has long been said that drinking the waters from the hot springs of youth will bring life and vigor back to your bones, curing all sorts of ailments. As such, Karlovy Vary has been a popular destination and spa town for past several centuries, with nobility, politicians, and other people of influence and fame coming to partake in its healing waters.