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At the Dog Park

Dog parks can be fun places for pups to let out energy and socialize with other dogs. This post features Owen's adventures at dog parks in Pasadena. South Pasadena, and Eagle Rock.

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Leo Carrillo Dog Beach

Owen splashed in the surf at the Leo Carrillo dogs allowed beach in Malibu, California.

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The Tioga Road

About 12 miles from Lee Vining on California 120, the Tioga Road connects U.S. 395 to Yosemite National Park. The road continues west into the park and gives access to many fun landmarks within the national park, including Tuolumne Meadows, Tenaya Lake, Olmsted Point, and Tuolumne Grove.

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Glacier Point

Glacier Point offers stunning views of Half Dome and the Yosemite Valley below. On this visit, we also took a hike at nearby Mono Meadows.

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Hiking the Angeles: Inspiring Views at Inspiration Point

For a nice hike that offers up some challenging spots and good elevation gain but is also easily accessible from the Pasadena area, the Inspiration Point Interpretive Site is a great destination. This post routes the trail from Echo Mountain to Inspiration Point via the Castle Canyon Trail.