Get Outside and Explore
It was early December, and I met up with a friend to hike one of our favorite local hikes Crystal Cove has so many great trails, and one of my favorite routes is the Red Route. It circles the park, traveling up No Dogs starting at the Ranger Station. One of the drawbacks of a… Continue reading Around Crystal Cove
It was early December of 2023, and I decided to hike to Tahquitz Peak, within the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Wilderness. My plan was to hike there before winter set in, but plans got delayed. In my search for backpacking partners to hike the PCT with, I met a woman in a hiking group… Continue reading Tahquitz Peak in Snow
I was in Robert Moses State Park, a stretch of beach, I always wondered about. It sits on a sandbar, on Fire Island, a barrier island. Being the weekend, it is still very crowded in the parking lot, but I managed to find a spot quickly. Summertime late afternoons at the beach are when crowds generally disperse. I decided I would start with a beach walk, heading to the next town over, Kismet, before making my way to the lighthouse, located within Fire Island National Seashore.
I had been to The Gunks as they are referred to before, and my last visit was in the late fall, during the off-season about 20 years ago. I had taken a short hike, checking out the rock climbing area along Undercliff trail, with another climbing enthusiast. Lacking gear and time I sadly did not partake in any of the climbs. I found myself in the Shawangunks area of New Paltz once again, on a summertime visit to upstate New York. It is August, so the weather is warm and sunny this time of year. I was excited to explore amongst the thousands of acres of woods and trails here. There are a series of famous crags, several mountain lakes, a mountain top tower and a beautiful old lakefront hotel, all within the 7,000 acre Mohonk Nature Preserve. One of the climbs, is through what is referred to as the Lemon Squeezer.
Peters Canyon Regional Park is a popular hiking area between the cities of Irvine, Tustin, and Orange, within Orange County. It is consistently rated as one of The Best Trails in Orange County. The park is open from 7am to sunset daily. What To Expect The hikes range from a short less than one mile… Continue reading Peters Canyon
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