A California girl chasing the sun, one hike at a time
Not all ritzy plans come to fruition. Such is the case for the crumpled idea to build a high-end glamping experience in the quiet suburbs of San Marcos. The idea almost became a reality, with multiple structures put in place, yet the slowly decaying remains prove the project ultimately became a dream too big to […]
As some of you may know, my roots are in Northern California, so any time I have the opportunity to visit home, I try my best to hike the trails in the east bay area. I was introduced to Las Trampas Regional Wilderness years before, but have never taken the time to truly get to […]
Known as the “Half Dome of San Diego”, Corte Madera Mountain is a bucket list hike for any San Diegan. Not only will you likely have the trail mostly to yourself the majority of your hike, it also features some of the most spectacular views you’ll find on a hiking trail in San Diego County. […]
The snow has begun to blanket the ground in white, the temperature has dropped 10 degrees overnight, and day light is shorter; it’s officially winter. For some, this may mean retiring your hiking boots until the snow begins to thaw. For others, this is when the opportunity for some of the best hiking begins. If […]
As much as I hike in San Diego county, I’m often surprised by trails that should receive more notoriety. One of these trail systems that is often overlooked are the trails found near San Pasqual Valley, which was once the stomping grounds for the bloodiest battle in California during the Mexican-America war. A few of […]