Get Outside and Explore
I recently visited the 2,352 acre Black Mountain Open Space Preserve, one of the gems of San Diego County. I decided I would hike the Black Mountain via Miner’s Ridge trail. It earned its name, since the mountain has a history as an old mining area. I could not help but feel somewhat nostalgic, walking… Continue reading Hiking Black Mountain in San Diego
A Return to the High Sierra Trail This summer I was able to venture once again towards the Sierra. It was my first time camping in Sequoia National Park at Lodgepole Campground. It is located at around 7000 feet in elevation, east of the town of Visalia, and the gateway to the Sierra Nevada Mountains.… Continue reading Hiking to Eagle View on The High Sierra Trail (HST)
Posted 8-30-23 I love to hike in the hills above Dana Point. Harbor View is a trail located just off Calle Las Ramblas in Dana Point, where you can get a great workout on packed dirt trails, while being surrounded with beautiful natural landscapes, and stunning ocean views. Scenery Dana Point is a town centered… Continue reading Hiking Up Harbor View
I was in Robert Moses State Park, a stretch of beach, I always wondered about. It sits on a sandbar, on Fire Island, a barrier island. Being the weekend, it is still very crowded in the parking lot, but I managed to find a spot quickly. Summertime late afternoons at the beach are when crowds generally disperse. I decided I would start with a beach walk, heading to the next town over, Kismet, before making my way to the lighthouse, located within Fire Island National Seashore.
I had been to The Gunks as they are referred to before, and my last visit was in the late fall, during the off-season about 20 years ago. I had taken a short hike, checking out the rock climbing area along Undercliff trail, with another climbing enthusiast. Lacking gear and time I sadly did not partake in any of the climbs. I found myself in the Shawangunks area of New Paltz once again, on a summertime visit to upstate New York. It is August, so the weather is warm and sunny this time of year. I was excited to explore amongst the thousands of acres of woods and trails here. There are a series of famous crags, several mountain lakes, a mountain top tower and a beautiful old lakefront hotel, all within the 7,000 acre Mohonk Nature Preserve. One of the climbs, is through what is referred to as the Lemon Squeezer.
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