American West, California, Hiking, Historic Sites, History, Outdoors, Safety, Travel, Uncategorized, Vacation, Writing

Hiking the Angeles: Mt. Disappointment and San Gabriel Peak

With hundreds of miles to explore, the San Gabriel Mountains offer ample opportunities for fun and adventure. One an early fall Saturday, we returned to Eaton Saddle to explore two new peaks: Mt. Disappointment and San Gabriel Peak.

American West, Breakfast, Brunch, California, Camping, Coffee, Dogs, Food, Hiking, Historic Sites, Lunch, Outdoors, Shopping, Style, Travel, Uncategorized, Vacation, Writing

Idyllwild, California

Tucked into the San Jacinto Mountains, Idyllwild, California is an idyllic retreat from the desert below. With miles of nearby hiking trails, dining, shopping, and the arts, this town offers something for everyone- including a chance to meet Mayor Max and his deputies.

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The Forest, the Beach, The Hague

In the sixth and last post of our Netherlands adventure, the Cranky Camper family visits the forest and the beaches of The Hague, with Pippa the bunny going on her first beach outing.

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Delft

After a late night in Amsterdam, the Cranky Campers spend a low-key day in the historic canal city of Delft. While the summer weather thwarted some of our plans, we still had a wonderful time exploring, eating, and shopping in Delft.

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Den Haag

In this first in a six-part series, the Cranky Camper family heads to the Netherlands and stays in The Hague. Famous for being a seat of international and Dutch politics, there is much to learn, explore, and appreciate in The Hague. We also share a few practical things we learned on our visit.