While the stay-at-home orders haven't exactly ended, the trails in Los Angeles County are finally starting to open up after over a month-long closure. So with the mountains calling, we must go... along with the rest of Southern California.
Tag: Pasadena
Penelope Jane: A Bunny Story
On February 4, 2020, we adopted sweet Penelope Jane from the Pasadena Humane Society. She is an unexpected blessing to our family.
Lower Arroyo Seco Trails
An iconic Southern California landmark is the Colorado Street Bridge in Pasadena, running alongside California Route 134 and Interstate 210, spanning what is known as the Arroyo Seco. The Arroyo Seco is a stream and watershed in Los Angeles County, beginning in the San Gabriel Mountains and meandering through Pasadena to the Los Angeles River in northeastern Los Angeles. There are many great hikes along the Arroyo Seco's 22 miles; this post covers some of the lower trails.
Henninger Flats
A nice hike at dusk, the Mt. Wilson Fire Road from the Pinecrest Gate takes us up a moderately strenuous hike to the Henninger Flats Campground, a nice spot for a snack and views of the San Gabriel Vallley below.
Tournament of Roses 2019: What was Missed
It doesn't happen too often, but sometimes there are malfunctions or other issues with intricate parade floats. As a result of the small fire on the Chinese American Heritage Foundation's entry and subsequent delay in the parade, news coverage cut before the Royal Cadet band and last three floats. This post features photos of South Pasadena’s ‘Three Little Birds’ and the 811 Underground Service Alert float.
The Cranky Camper 