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!
After spending Thanksgiving week in Utah to visit the Mighty 5 National Parks, Julia and I made our way up to her parents’ ranch in …
Read moreHiking In The Tehachapi Mountains From Stallion Springs
For months I’ve been hearing about a “Super El-Nino” that’s supposed to bring unprecedented rain to Southern California. Our weather has certainly been unusual, but …
Read moreHiking To The Summit of Cucamonga Peak Through The First Snow Of Fall
After work this Friday, I hopped in the car with Isla and drove us up to Manker Flats for a Friday night microadventure. As the nights …
Read moreCamping At The Summit Of Mt. Baldy For A Magical Friday Sunset
After finishing the 52 Hike Challenge last week with a 50 mile Rim to Rim to Rim hike of the Grand Canyon, I decided it …
Read moreIsla and Lilly Explored The Huntington Dog Beach And Had A Great Time!
This Saturday I finished hike number 50/52 for the 52 Hike Challenge in 2015. Isla and I decided to drive out to Idyllwild to hike to …
Read moreHiking To The Tahquitz Peak Fire Lookout With Isla via Devils Slide Trail
Happy National Dog Day! Anyone who has dogs or gets to interact with them on a regular basis knows what incredible specimens they are.  Dogs are always there …
Read moreHappy National Dog Day! Here Are 30 Pictures To Celebrate Man’s Best Friend!
This Sunday I finished hike number 33/52 for the 52 Hike Challenge in 2015. This hike was special, as I camped at the summit of Mt. …
Read moreMt. Baldy Summit Camping For Summer Solstice 06.21.15
Two years ago, Julia and I took a summer trip to Peru, where we got to visit Cusco before setting out on the Salkantay and …
As someone who runs a blog and likes to share a great deal of my travels and adventures, I often find inspiration through the writings …