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

Barber Peak Loop and the Rings Trail

3-20-2021 This peak is not actually one I would be hiking up to, rather around. That was the first surprise I encountered, when I set off on the trail. I reasoned I could hike around Barber Peak Loop, and connect to The Rings Trail, which is much shorter. The Rings trail is a," 1.5 mile… Continue reading Barber Peak Loop and the Rings Trail

Happy 2021 and New Resolutions

We all have resolutions of things we want to accomplish, finish, do better, or just to live better, in a more healthy way.  A New Year is all about clearing the roadblocks out of our way, discarding the "I can't," attitude, and replacing it with "why not?" Whether it's getting your brain in order, or… Continue reading Happy 2021 and New Resolutions