On a cloudy, cool day, Owen explores a different hike from Angeles Crest to a familiar spot: the Gould Mesa Campground.
Tag: outdoors
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.
Scenic Prague: Garden Walks and City Parks
Among the Prague's historic buildings and bridges are many parks and green spaces for recreation and rest. This final post in our-five part uni drop-off series visits a few of those parks in Prague 1 and 5.
Prague Castle: A Trip Down Golden Lane
In the third post of a five-part series, Emily and I visited Prague Castle and Golden Lane on a warm summer day. We later returned with the family and visited the inside of St. Vitus Cathedral.
Yosemite Valley Nature Watching
With its diversity of habitats as well as biodiversity, Yosemite is a great place to view wildlife while being respectful of their natural surroundings. On this adventure, the Cranky Campers explored the meadows of Yosemite Valley and bird-watched while keeping an eye out for bears. The most common sighting: the opportunistic, plucky California ground squirrel.
The Cranky Camper 