Earlier this year I married one of my John Muir Trail hiking partners. Three months ago we relocated from the sleepy beachside town of San Clemente to the bright lights of Los Angeles. Many people probably assume there is no hiking in LA, but nothing could be further from the truth. There are some great […]
Following in the Steps of my Grandparents
My grandparents played an important role in my life. They were a tremendous example of living a meaningful, thoughtful life. They stayed active throughout the years. And they were always there with advice, or to listen, or to share the most valuable thing of all — time. Last December, my grandmother passed away at the […]
Chiquito Falls Trail
When you think of hiking in Orange County, you don’t usually envision dramatic waterfalls. But during the spring, there are a number of wonderful seasonal waterfalls that are just a hike away. One of my personal favorites is Chiquito Falls. This hike is a 9 mile out-and-back route with 1,409′ of vertical elevation gain. And […]
Hiking the Perimeter of Crystal Cove State Park
Crystal Cove State Park is nestled in the coastal hills between Newport and Laguna Beach. This hiking trail traces the boundaries of the inland section of the park, climbing up and down ridge and valley through coastal scrub. I love this park, not only because it’s so well located for Orange County, but because you […]
Mount San Jacinto via Marion Mountain
The view from San Jacinto is the most sublime spectacle to be found anywhere on this earth! – John Muir Who am I to argue with Muir? At 10,834′ San Jacinto Peak does indeed reward the determined hiker with wonderful views. You can see the inland empire, Palm Desert, the San Bernardino and San Gabriel […]
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