Tag: Los Angeles County

American West, California, Hiking, Outdoors, Style, Travel, Uncategorized, Writing

Jones Peak, revisited

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On a clear, sun-soaked day, the Cranky Camper revisits a low, but challenging peak at the front of the San Gabriel Mountains.

California, Coffee, Holidays, New Year's Day, Style, Traditions, Travel, Uncategorized, Writing

The Year of the Rabbit- updated

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Trigger Warning: Gun violence We reflect on the Lunar New Year tragedy in Monterey Park, California- just a city over from where this was written.

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

Live From Pasadena: The 134th Tournament of Roses Parade

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Our coverage of the 134th Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California.

American West, California, Camping, Family, Hiking, Historic Sites, Outdoors, Safety, Travel, Uncategorized, Writing

Hiking the Angeles: Mt. Wilson

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In this post, the Cranky Campers hike the strenuous trail to the peak of Mt. Wilson, a familiar mountain with scientific, historic- and personal- significance.

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Hiking the Angeles: Mt. Wilson Trail to First Water and Orchard Camp

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The San Gabriel Mountains has miles of hiking trails, with many opportunities for adventures. The Mt. Wilson Trail has several points of interest that make for fun stops up to Mt. Wilson or as hikes on their own.