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Hiking the Angeles: Strawberries on Strawberry Peak

Peak 3 of our Six Pack of Peaks challenge was Strawberry Peak in the San Gabriel Mountains. The trail starts off Angeles Crest Highway across from the Red Box Picnic Area, and the hike is generally considered challenging. In this post, the Cranky Camper shares her experience, as well as a minor misadventure on the trail.

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Bailey Canyon Nature Trails

Owen Parker had fun exploring Bailey Canyon in Sierra Madre, California.

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Some Bunny to Love: Welcome Henry James

We adopted Henry James "Twinkie" Haas on May 26, 2021 from the Pasadena Humane Society. He is a sweet brother to Owen and Penny, and a wonderful new family member.

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Mountains of Monrovia

Penelope enjoyed a day at the small but scenic Grand Avenue Park, nestled in Monrovia's foothills at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains,.

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Hiking the Angeles: Mt. Islip

In the Angeles National Forest, we took the beautiful hike up to Mt. Islip and Windy Gap starting from Crystal Lake.