American West, California, Camping, Hiking, National Parks, Outdoors, Safety, Traditions, Travel, Uncategorized, Vacation, Writing

Joshua Tree: Halls of Horrors and Cholla Gardens

In honor of Junior Ranger Day, we spent a lovely spring Saturday in Joshua Tree National Park. We explored more of the park, visiting the popular rock formation called Hall of Horrors and hiked among the interesting desert plants of the Cholla Cactus Garden.

American West, California, Dogs, Family, Holidays, New Year's Day, pets, Rabbits, Style, Traditions, Travel, Uncategorized, Writing

The 135th Tournament of Roses: Feeding the Love

Our coverage of the 135th Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California- with special attention paid to the Pasadena Humane Society's floral entry.

Family, Kids, Safety, Uncategorized, Writing

San Gabriel Valley Resource List

The list below are resources that are available in Los Angeles County. When times are hard, there is hope. If you are struggling, please don't feel you have to go through the trials of life alone. There is help.

California, Camping, Hiking, Outdoors, School, Travel, Uncategorized

Catalina Island Field Tripping

The Catalina Island Marine Institute provides science camps for students in middle and high school and is a favorite field trip among students. In the last couple years, we’ve visited both Toyon Bay and Fox Landing. This post shares fun experiences from both locations.

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The Happiest Place on Earth: Rise of the Resistance

In honor of both her birthday and Disneyland's, the Cranky Camper shares her visit to the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California as part of a school field trip, with an emphasis on its newest attractions: the Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge.