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

The Natural Bridges of Calaveras County

The Cranky Camper visits a well-known secret swimming spot not far from Angels Camp: Natural Bridges.

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Claremont Wilderness Loop

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

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Hiking the Angeles: Brown Mountain Dam, Paul Little, and Owen Parker

The Cranky Camper explores a familiar hike in the Angeles National Forest with her best furry friend.

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Hiking the Angeles: Adventures Along the Angeles Crest

On a cloudy, cool day, Owen explores a different hike from Angeles Crest to a familiar spot: the Gould Mesa Campground.

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Urban Hikes: Ernest E. Debs Regional Park

For a special birthday hike, Owen and his cranky campers take a local hike at the Ernest E. Debs Regional Park in the Montecito Heights area of Los Angeles. This short post features photos of Peanut Lake (Debs Pond) and vast LA views- along with a 'secret' hiker swing.