Montana: Winter Hike to Lava Lake
byAs a Los Angeles native, I was born and raised to despise cold weather. One of my guilty pleasures is getting into a car…
Mountains
Hometown Tourist: Hike to the Hollywood Sign
byMy first hike to the Hollywood sign was in stilettos. When I was a high school junior, I grew so fast my lung collapsed,…
Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My: Hike to the Topanga Lookout
byI met my friend Jen two years ago, just before I began my personal renaissance. We do everything together, including showing up to work…
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…
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…
West Coast Road Trip: The Final Chapter
byClick here to read Part I Click here to read Part II Early Monday morning, we began our journey home along I-5. We took…