Mount San Jacinto from the Tramway

I would hike 11 miles roundtrip to Mount San Jacinto from the tramway. It was not the first time I had climbed Mount San Jacinto. In fact I had climbed this mountain from Idyllwild once, a year ago, as a birthday present to myself. I love challenging myself, and with the temperatures down in Palm Springs into the triple digits, it was a perfect time to escape the desert heat, on a tram ride.

Wildflowers in My Garden

I love my garden, and growing organic veggies. This is the first year I got back into gardening again, and it has been a lot of fun. Orange County is a perfect place to grow your own food year-round. Dill is a must have if you're looking to make pickles, which we were planning on.… Continue reading Wildflowers in My Garden

Painted and Ladder Canyon

Ladder and Painted Canyons are one of the most interesting desert hikes through the backcountry in the Mecca Wilderness in the Coachella Valley. Light paints the desert canyon walls along this hike in many shades of red, purple, green, and gold, depending on the time of day. The tall sheer walls of painted canyon will make you feel so small, in comparison. 

Weir Canyon Hike

Are you ready for a perfect 3.5 mile hike through wildflowers, oaks, interesting rock formations, with amazing mountain views? Then check out my hiking guide to Weir Canyon, in Orange County, California. It's one of the Best Hikes in OC.