Rain or Shine: 62 Paved Trails in Orange County

Connect with Nature Connecting with nature and the sound of the rain can provide a huge boost in your mood, and reduce your overall stress.  When rains hit Orange County, most people will say hallelujah, since we need it. For hikers, and mountain bikers, that's another story. The rain can put an end to outdoor… Continue reading Rain or Shine: 62 Paved Trails in Orange County

Is It Possible to Actually Eat Healthy While Backpacking on Long Trails?

Well the short answer is yes. But it all depends on you, and your choices. Hiking, thru-hiking and backpacking are a way to be healthier, since we are on the move. When you free yourself from a sedentary lifestyle, there are amazing health benefits. We cannot reap the benefits, without proper nutrition to fuel the… Continue reading Is It Possible to Actually Eat Healthy While Backpacking on Long Trails?

The 30 Days of Hiking Challenge

Are you looking to challenge yourself, to start hiking, change your life? You can gain a more healthy, body, mind, and spirit through hiking. I can show you how I did it, and will be sharing the essential gear every newbie hiker will need to get started. I started my hiking journey in beautiful sunny Southern California.

Tomato Sauce Making

I had begun harvesting tomatoes back in July. Now the fun was to begin, making sauce. We had a huge harvest of tomatoes, and it was time to take the blanched tomatoes and process them into sauce.

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