Palm Springs: Nature Walk in Andreas Canyon
byAlthough I spend a lot of time in nature, I rarely have the pleasure of getting know every rock and leaf in my path….
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Palm Springs: Horseback Riding in Indian Canyons
byIf a horse is a girls best friend, then I have a best friend named King Tut. We met in November on an outdoor…
Hometown Tourist: Olvera Street, Birthplace of Los Angeles
byOlvera Street is a Mexican marketplace located in the historic El Pueblo, the birthplace of Los Angeles. Just a few blocks from Union Station,…
Hometown Tourist: A Walk in the Arts District, Downtown LA
byOn the second day of my friend Caitlyn’s visit, we took a journey into the concrete jungle of Downtown Los Angeles, from the Arts…
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…
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…
Coachella 2013 – The Year of the Sandstorm
byThe following is a guest post by my little sister Kyrsti, my partner in crime. Day 1 The weekend began with the familiar feeling…