The 10 Best Hikes in Southern California

The 10 Best Hikes in Southern California

As an outdoor blogger living in Southern California, I always get asked about my favorite regional hikes. It can be a difficult question to answer …

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5 Reasons I Started Hiking With My Kids

5 Reasons I Started Hiking With My Kids

Hiking with kids is a fantastic experience, and although most people think it’s taking on too much, it’s not that hard. As long as you carry essential things and even give them their mini hiking bags, you’re not adding to the stress of hiking. Here are a few reasons why you should carry your kids along with your next hiking trip!

12 Tips When Preparing For Your First Thru-Hike

12 Tips When Preparing For Your First Thru-Hike

Completing your first thru-hike is guaranteed to be a life-changing experience. You’ll meet amazing people, share unforgettable stories, and accomplish something that few people ever will. In this post, you’ll find 12 tips to help you prepare for your first thru-hike.

6 Tips To Help You Start Hiking And Traveling With Your Baby

6 Tips To Help You Start Hiking And Traveling With Your Baby

Our first hike with our baby was when he was three months old. He is a strong and healthy one year old now, and we have hit the trail countless times since that first mountaintop hike. In this post, I’m going to provide you with 6 tips to help and encourage you to hike and travel with your baby.

Backpacking Camping Overnight Mt. Baldy via Ski Hut Trail

How To Start Hiking And Backpacking With Your Dog

In this guide I cover everything you need to know about hiking and backpacking with a dog. I start from the very beginning when you have a puppy, and cover gear, safety, training, health precautions, and more!