“Nobody goes there anymore, it’s too crowded.” – Yogi Berra For the past three months, nature has been an important refuge for many Americans, providing exercise, fresh air and a relief from the stresses and uncertainty of COVID-19 and quarantining. However, with more and more people taking to the trails, overcrowding has become a problem…
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“Exercise gives you endorphins. Endorphins make you happy. Happy people just don’t shoot their husbands.” – Reese Witherspoon, “Legally Blonde” I celebrated my 45th birthday with a hike. Even as I enjoyed the views from the top and along the way, the sounds of trickling streams and the peace and quiet, I couldn’t help feeling…
As an outdoor enthusiast, I’ve been hiking and backpacking for over 10 years and I love sharing my experiences with fellow outdoor lovers. In this article, I will cover every factor you need to consider before purchasing a sleeping bag. There are several essentials when it comes to camping, but a sleeping bag is the…
Special thanks to Leo Lockeretz who assisted with research for this review. The PrimeStick from Dynamo is billed as the “world’s only combination cane, walking stick and trekking pole.” When the company asked me to review the stick, I expressed concern that, given the restrictions placed on many trails in the Los Angeles area and…
Photo credit: bluepoetje Leave No Trace. It seems self-explanatory, right? If you spend time camping in the wilderness, pack out all your trash, leave the site as you found it and don’t feed the wildlife. Yet, time and time again, ill-prepared and ill-informed people get themselves into trouble or at the very least ruin a…
Read more How to lower your impact on the environment while camping: Guest post by Mildred Delgado
“Early to bed and early to rise. Out jogging about 5:30am. Jog a mile and walk it back briskly. It takes me 12 minutes to jog the mile and 15 minutes to walk it. Do some upper trunk exercises, work in the yard, and walk to the market, and work.” -Hulda “Grandma Whitney” Crooks (1896-1997;…
Read more Top tips for active seniors interested in hiking: Guest post by Ashley Halsey
Buying a tent may seem simple at first glance. But, with so many options on the market, how do you choose one that’s not too big, not too expensive, but “just right?” That’s why I wrote this guide. Inside, you’ll learn everything you need to know about picking a tent. We’ll go over what factors…
It’s that time again – to look back at 2019 and recall some of the best hikes from the year. Long-time followers of this site know that it is a tradition to list the top hikes of each year and for the second year, we are spotlighting the hikes whose write-ups received the most traffic.…
There are plenty of locations to hike near Los Angeles. Many people enjoy getting lost in nature and observing the world around them while they’re hiking. But what if you could also go for a treasure hunt? Yes, that is right. There is more than just nature lurking out there waiting to be discovered. All…
Read more Treasure Hunting in LA: Combining Hiking and Geocaching
Almost everyone loves to travel as it introduces us to new experiences and create long-lasting memories. An increasingly popular trend in traveling is backpacking: traveling with simply a bag and its contents. Backpacking is usually dependent on public transportation, hitchhiking, and shelter is usually found at more public locations rather than homes for rent. Backpacking…
We are proud to announce our 2019 Will Hike for Food hike and food drive! Once again we will be collaborating with Walking Pasasdena and collecting food items for donation to Friends in Deed. The hike will take place at Cherry Canyon Park in Glendale. Approximate distance will be 3 miles with some moderate climbing.…
Hiking can be an enjoyable experience for the whole family! Just because you’re navigating the world of parenthood doesn’t mean that your hiking days are over. Depending on the age of your child, you may no longer be able to take long hikes through perilous terrain, but you can still take the time to explore…
When you go camping, you end up compiling a lifetime’s worth of memories, get closer to nature, and also end up doing a lot of self-reflection. However, sometimes these experiences can be dampened by terribly cold weather conditions, and you end up spending a lot of your time trying to figure out how you are…
Read more Camping Tricks: 8 Tips for Fighting the Cold While You Sleep
When I first got sober, I struggled a lot with my mental health. Some days would be good, but others I would find myself crippled with anxiety. I tried things like meditation and yoga, and while they helped me some, I needed something more active to release all of my anxious energy. After doing a…
Read more Guest post: 5 ways hiking can benefit addiction recovery by Cassidy Webb of Recovery Local
Mono Pass is a moderately difficult hike at a high elevation that offers stunning views of the Sierras, including lakes, alpine mountains and lush green meadows. Below is my guide on hiking to Mono Pass from the Mosquito Flats Trailhead. Hike details Elevation gain – 1,800 ft Total Distance – 7 miles round trip Duration…
Ever wanted to make a great video about the outdoors? Wonder about the behind the scenes process? In this interview, we visit with Alex Wong and Matt Pawlik of Weekend Sherpa, two creators known for their engaging video content. How did you get interested in doing hiking videos? We love hiking and we love sharing.…
Read more Interview: Matt Pawlik and Alex Wong of Weekend Sherpa on making hiking videos
Photo: rawpixel.com from Pexels Hiking is a sport which is open to everyone – young and old, anyone can enjoy a stroll through beautiful woodland, up slopes, and along riversides, and it’s great for your physical and mental health, giving you a bit of time to unwind. If you’re getting out there regularly, however, you…
Read more Guest post: Choosing the best trekking poles by Chloe Bennet
In Colorado’s remote northeastern corner, a two hour drive from Denver and three hours from the Rockies, the Pawnee Buttes tower 300 feet above the high plains. The 4-mile round trip hike to the buttes is arguably the most popular in the Pawnee National Grassland, but don’t worry about crowds: the trail’s isolated location (reachable…
Read more Beyond L.A.: Pawnee Buttes (Pawnee National Grassland, Colorado)
There are a ton of different reasons why we all love to spend our spare time out on the trail. For many, it’s about getting away from it all; connecting with nature and slowing life down. For others it’s for the love of the challenge or for the sense of accomplishment that comes with bagging…
Recently I was approached by Cindy Jones of Colorado Aromatics about reviewing their Sole Pleasure foot butter, designed to relieve pain in cracked or otherwise tired feet. The foot butter I received was in a small circular tin (it is also available in a tube) and came in attractive purple paper. The container is about…
Read more Product review: Sole Pleasure foot butter from Colorado Aromatics
