It is extraordinary for me to think that we are upon the ten-year anniversary of Owen's adoption from the Pasadena Humane Society. On January 8, 2013 we signed the adoption documents, and two days later, on January 10, we brought our sweet boy home. And the years flew by. Owen as a young pup Owen,… Continue reading Happy Gotcha Day, Owen: Ten Years of Love and Adventure
The heart of stones at the peak. Sadly, the wooden sign was gone. This morning, a Saturday with weather typical of Southern California's 'May gray,' proved to be the perfect time to attempt a new peak. At 3375 feet in elevation, Jones Peak is not the highest mountain in the San Gabriels, but it is… Continue reading Jones Peak via Bailey Canyon
The early morning fog along the trail I feel incredibly lucky to live where I do in Southern California; the San Gabriel Valley, just under the shadow of the San Gabriel Mountains is a gateway to many adventures. For here it seems that at the end of every quaint foothill street, there is a hiking… Continue reading Hiking the Angeles: Mt. Wilson Trail to First Water and Orchard Camp
Happy Tales With Owen After a difficult day, with low-hanging dark clouds and the threat of rain still lingering in the air, we decided to spend that negative energy and turn it into a happy adventure. With the other previously scheduled events happening in the evening, I picked a hike that would be relatively easy… Continue reading Hiking the Angeles: Adventures Along the Angeles Crest
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 