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Hiking the Angeles: Dawn Mine

The Cranky Camper returns to the Angeles National Forest for a fun hike in historic Millard Canyon. The Dawn Mine was the site of marginally successful gold mining operations from 1985 until its permanent closure in 1954. Today, hikers can visit the site of the Dawn Mine via the Sunset Ridge Trail, not far from Echo Mountain.

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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!