Hike to the Bridge to Nowhere
byThe Bridge to Nowhere is a 120-ft arch bridge, constructed in 1936 over the East Fork of the San Gabriel River. The bridge was…
Places
SoCal Summits: Hike Mount Baldy via Ski Hut Trail
byThe hike to the summit of Mount Baldy is considered a right of passage for Southern California hikers. Now that I’ve been to the…
Walkabout Weekend: Hike to Round Valley Meadow
byIn my world, a three day weekend is a precious gift to behold. Over the Labor Day holiday, my friend Alia and I decided…
Palms Springs Weekend: Girl Talk, Date Shakes and T-Rex
byI usually use words to help me paint a story, but right now I’m going to let the photos do the talking. This is…
West Coast Road Trip: California to Washington
bySummer vacation is not just for kids, though I still consider myself a kid at heart. I usually satisfy my wanderlust with weekend adventures…
From Baby Jesus to East Jesus: Slab City
by… Continued from The Abandoned Shored of the Salton Sea Hopefully you haven’t been holding your breath for too long. Please resume your regular…
The Abandoned Shores of the Salton Sea
byIn February, my friend Marcela hosted a Baby Jesus Tamales Party, a Mexican tradition that begins with the sharing of Rosca de Reyes, or…
B*tch, Don’t Kill My Vibe: Hike to Nazi Ruins in Los Angeles
byI don’t usually do adventure reruns, but last weekend, I just needed to get outside to clear my head, so I returned for a…
Hike to Heart Rock Falls: A Love Story
bySomewhere in my closet, I have a valentine from my 5th grade crush with a lemon-flavored Lifesaver stuck to the back. The front is…
A Sand Castle for Giants: Shredding the Kelso Dunes
byOver winter vacation, I found myself wanting to feel like a kid again. I had two weeks off of “school”, and I was going…