A Bunny Hop Around Crystal Cove on the Perimeter Loop Trail

I decided to do a bit of hiking and trail running around the Crystal Cover Perimeter loop. This is a trail I have come back to again and again, regularly for years. I love Crystal Cover since there are so many different routes to choose from. Today I was feeling like starting at El Moro… Continue reading A Bunny Hop Around Crystal Cove on the Perimeter Loop Trail

Desert Blooms and Maidenhair Falls

I took a trip to Anza Borrego last week to see the wildflowers before they faded away. There was plenty of desert beauty to see. But first I had to stop to check out the rock garden, heading down Montezuma Valley Rd to the desert floor from Ranchita My first stop on my trip to… Continue reading Desert Blooms and Maidenhair Falls

Etiwanda Falls and Preserve

It'a mid February and I am driving north from Orange County toward the LA mountains to hike to Etiwanda Falls. There has been an abundance of snow covering  the high peaks of the Angeles Forest, a mere hour drive from my home.  How it Got its Name In 1882 early settlers of the area named… Continue reading Etiwanda Falls and Preserve

Villager: An Illusive Desert Peak

It reminded me of my hike up Mount Whitney somehow, this toe-crushing, and somewhat soul crushing peak. I had truly met my match with this one. The first thing people mention is that there is no water, the second thing, is about how much water they brought, and the third is about running out of… Continue reading Villager: An Illusive Desert Peak

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