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Stories · May 30, 2025
Hiking With an Infant / Newborn Introduction If you are a fan of the blog you may have noticed we have been a bit quite lately and have not posted as many trip reports recently. You may also know that we do a yearly B...
Trip Reports · Oct 31, 2020
Boy Scout Trail Overview The Boy Scout trail is an 8 miles trail through the beautiful Joshua Tree National Park. The trail is often used for day hikes, access to fantastic climbing, or overnight backpacking trips. Th...
Stories · May 31, 2019
Camping in Los Padres National Forest Overview There are a lot of awesome off-road trails to take your Jeep or other 4 wheel drive vehicle on just south of Big Sur in California at Los Padres National Forest. Last yea...
Trip Reports · Jan 13, 2019
If you are like me and want to try and make it to Havasu Falls this year, its time to start preparing to make your reservations! Registration on the Havasu Falls website officially opened last week, and if you want to...
Trip Reports · Jun 26, 2018
If you have never been to Catalina Island off the coast of Los Angeles, it is a must visit even if you do not plan on camping! I have gone for a weekend getaway with my girlfriend in the past and staying in a hotel vi...
Trip Reports · Jun 5, 2018
Havasu Falls is constantly rated as one of the most beautiful hikes in America. Unfortunately, as a result, it is often one of the hardest hikes to get permits for. If I happen to get permits this year for a two-night...
Stories · May 31, 2018
Observation Point is one of the big hikes in Zion National Park and from what I am told has some of the best views in the park! This post will be where I drop all details pertaining to the East Mesa Trail to Observati...
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Stories · May 20, 2018
Cactus to Clouds is no joke of a day hike. You start in the desert of Palm Springs and Hike to the top of San Jacinto Peak; a total climb of over 10k feet! This hike starts and ends in two different locations because...
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Trip Reports · Apr 25, 2018
Last year I drove my Jeep up to Coyote Flats and Climbed Vagabond and Cloudripper in one day. During that trip, while on the top of Cloudripper I saw one of the most beautiful views I had ever seen. While sitting ther...
