04 Friday Apr 2014
Posted in Camping Trips, Hiking, Outdoor Fitness, Photos
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adventure, Angeles National Forest, backpacking, camping, camping for girls, fitness, girl camping, hiking, nature, outdoors
Tucked away behind the little town of Azusa lies the vast Angeles National Forest, a stomping ground for campers and hikers. If you take highway 39 to East Fork road and head to the end of the road, you’ll hit the trail that can take you anywhere- hiking, camping, bungee jumping, gold prospecting! Continue reading
02 Wednesday Apr 2014
Posted in Camping Humor
27 Thursday Mar 2014
Posted in Camping Trips, Tips
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adventure, campground, camping, camping for girls, campsite, girl camping, hiking, nature, outdoors, planning
Wouldn’t it be nice to just roll up on a spot and think “Yep, this is the perfect spot to camp!” Well, from my experience, it doesn’t happen THAT often. There are several things you need to take into consideration- the toilet situation to the sleeping situation- here are 7 things you should consider when picking a camping spot: Continue reading
24 Monday Mar 2014
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adventure, Angeles National Forest, animals, backpacking, bighorn sheep, camping, forest, hiking, national forest, nature, outdoors
19 Wednesday Mar 2014
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camp fire, camping, camping for girls, fire, fire safety, girl camping, hiking, how to build a fire, how to..., nature, outdoors
WARNING: This post is for educational and survival purposes only! Do not attempt to build a fire during high winds or where prohibited!
Picture this: You’re stranded in the middle of no where- lost and cold. The one thing you need to boost your moral and survival rate is a fire but the winds are blowing 40, 50, even 60 MPH- what do you do? Here is a guide to building a safe fire during high winds: Continue reading
15 Saturday Mar 2014
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adventure, Angeles National Forest, backpacking, camping, camping for girls, girl camping, hiking, los angeles, nature, outdoors
Last weekend, we packed our backpacks full of Cliff bars and dehydrated food and embarked on a night hike into the Angeles National Forest. We arrived in the parking lot at 9:00 PM and while taking out our gear, noticed the high wind gusts. We they felt about 20-30 MPH but nothing we couldn’t handle. As we starting walking, there was an alarming amount of millipedes that were out- I’m pretty sure it was mating season because Continue reading
13 Thursday Mar 2014
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adventure, Angeles National Forest, animals, bighorn sheep, camping, hiking, nature, Nelson bighorn sheep, outdoors, photography, San Gabriel, sheep
We ventured off into the Angeles National Forest last weekend and woke up to this guy eating his breakfast… so we decided to brew some coffee and join him! Oh… Continue reading
10 Monday Mar 2014
Posted in Camping Humor, Hiking, Products I Love, Videos
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camping, hiking, MSR, Nalgene, nature, outdoors, REI, water, water filter, water purifier
09 Sunday Mar 2014
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backpacking, camping, hiking, nature, outdoors, redwoods, redwoods in yosemite, travel, yosemite
By: Esteban Obregon
**Photo Courtesy of www.redwoodsinyosemite.com
Five Spectacular Things to Do in Yosemite
Are you looking for a new adventure for your family during spring break? Travel to Yosemite National Park and take in all of the must-see sights — from the Giant Sequoia trees to the majestic waterfalls, and so much more.
While there are endless things to do and see during a trip to Yosemite, you should consider these five popular activities and sights that will make your trip even more memorable. You should also consider staying in one of the amazing cabins in Yosemite National Park that are nestled right in the right of the surrounding landscape.
Hike to a Stunning Waterfall Continue reading
06 Thursday Mar 2014
Posted in Blogging Shmogging, Camping Trips
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active, adventure, camping, camping for girls, girl camping, hiking, nature, outdoors, recreation, reserve america
Check out my new post on Active.com featuring 7 ways to challenge yourself and rough it while camping- Are You Really Roughing It?
Girly Camping® 