This is the first post dedicated to adventures along U.S. 395. On this trip, Sami and I visited the Alabama Hills, Whitney Portal, and Mono Lake. There is much to explore on this highway that connects California to the Canadian border.
Tag: Hiking
Sunny San Diego: Beyond the Beach
While San Diego, California is known for its scenic beaches and craft beer, there are also many opportunities for hiking and recreation a bit further inland where the sea breezes still blow.
A Day Among Giants: Sequoia National Park
The Cranky Campers pay a visit to the largest trees on earth: the giant sequoias in Sequoia National Park. We also learn a few things while on the trip about having grace for each other and learning when to slow down.
Some Fun at Camp Anthro
As can be guessed from the name, Camp Anthro is a 200-plus item collection of camp and outdoors themed items. In true Anthropologie style, these items range from whimsical, reasonably priced items to the cute but highly impractical.
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.
The Cranky Camper 