June Gloom Fades Away

Patriot Trail Today's hike, was one of my favorite local hikes, is to head to the flagpole on Patriot Trail in San Juan Capistrano, CA. This trail is popular with hiker, mountain bikers, dog walkers, even equestrians. I recommend checking it out, next time you venture to South Orange County California in June Just as… Continue reading June Gloom Fades Away

Hiking 15 Miles on the PCT from Inspiration Point to Wright Mountain

Are you looking for a longer hike, without a lot of difficulty, where you can see all the beauty of the Angeles Forest? Follow me on the PCT from Inspiration Point to Wright Mountain, with views of Mount Baldy, Mount Baden Powell, and Pine Mountain.

2 Trails 1 Day: Gilman Peak and Carbon Canyon Redwoods

4-11-21 Orange County has redwood trees? This is not the Pacific Northwest after all. But I had heard a rumor there are redwoods here, and thought to myself, that I guess anything is possible. With some quick research, it was confirmed. Th1 124 acre Carbon Canyon Park has redwoods growing. It is located in Yorba… Continue reading 2 Trails 1 Day: Gilman Peak and Carbon Canyon Redwoods

Crispy Baked Marinated Artichokes (Gluten Free)

These were soooo easy to make...and so good! Ingredients 1 jar of marinated artichokes (drained)1/4 cup cornmeal3 tbsp ground Flaxseed1 tsp vegetable boullion paste or 1/4 cube1/4 cup warm waterSalt/PepperDash Old Bay Seasoning Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Begin by mixing flaxseed, boullion, warm water, salt, and pepper in a small bowl, and let sit… Continue reading Crispy Baked Marinated Artichokes (Gluten Free)

Death Valley: Mesquite Dunes

Follow me on my journey exploring in Death valley National Park. My first stop will be Mesquite Flat San Dunes. As I approached the dunes driving down Highway 120, I could see off in the distance a very large dune, several hundred feet high, shaped like a pyramid, which seemed to be several miles from the road. I sort of had made up my mind, I had to get there, and have a closer look.