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.

La Jolla Tidepools Hike

I decided to check out the tidepools along the beachside cliffs of La Jolla. It's a scenic and beautiful hike which can be enjoyed year-round, but is best enjoyed at low tide. There are sea caves, and plenty of sea life all along the way.