20 Sunday Jan 2013
Posted in Camping Trips, Hiking
This last camping trip we had was probably the most fun so far! We got up to Cuyamaca Rancho State Park in eastern San Diego and it gorgeous! Patches of snow were everywhere- my first time camping with snow- and we conquered Stonewall Peak trail! Once you reach the top, you can see a 360 degree panoramic view of Continue reading
16 Wednesday Jan 2013
Posted in Products I Love, Tips
Picture this: You are out on a beautiful Saturday morning, hiking through the mountains with not a care in a world. All you take along with you is a water bottle and a Cliff bar. The terrain is getting treturous and all of a sudden you slip and fall. You can’t put weight on your leg and there is a deep gash in your calf. What can you do with no leg support and blood loss? Continue reading
23 Sunday Dec 2012
Posted in Camping Humor
I LOVE those E-Cards! They speak the truth! But that’s not what I think of camping! Just wanted to share some camping humor! Its getting COLD outside- even for San Diego! Hopefully, within the next 2 weeks I will have gone on another camping adventure and will be sharing my pictures with you! Anyone heading out soon for a camping trip??
29 Thursday Nov 2012
Posted in Blogging Shmogging, Camping Trips
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app, camping, enthusiasts, Every Trail, nature, outdoor, social media, travel, website, www.everytrail.com
I just recently came across a great website for outdoors enthusiats- www.everytrial.com . This site lets you track your trips, share with others, and discover new places to travel to. And of course, like everything else, there is an app for it! Check it out and lets Continue reading
18 Sunday Nov 2012
Posted in Camping Trips
We had never been to Cuyamaca Rancho State Park until this weekend. I can say we are definitely coming back! It was beautiful!! Our campsite was at the top of a hill so we had an amazing view of the valley. There are several trails to go hiking but due to a recent knee surgery, it seemed I was extremely limited! However, I am always up for a challenge and accompanied my friends on an unintended hike where we Continue reading
16 Friday Nov 2012
Posted in Tips
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Billabong, camping, camping stove, campsite, chrissy russo, Cuyamaca, cuyamaca rancho state park, fox 5 news, girly, GoPro, nature, packing, patagonia, travel, Twinkies
This weekend is going to be a fun one! My friends and I are heading into the mountains in east San Diego. I’ve never been to Cuyamaca Rancho State Park but I’ve heard its beautiful- especially when trying to catch a meteor shower like tonight! However, the only draw back is when I was watching my FOX 5 News this morning and Chrissy Russo told me the mountain areas were going to be cold with a slight chance of Continue reading
27 Saturday Oct 2012
Posted in Camping Trips, Tips
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camping, fie prevention, fire, forest, girly, nature, outdoors, safety, smokey the bear, travel
– When setting up camp, look at the regulations for fire building. Some areas prohibit it – and its for a reason!
– If it doesn’t prohibit fire building, be aware of the weather- is it dry and hot? Maybe you should try to go without the fire!
– If you are building, make sure it is 15 feet away from tents, trees, shrubs, and Continue reading
26 Wednesday Sep 2012
Posted in Camping Trips, Tips
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bugs, camping, cold weather, get over it, nature, poo in woods, tips, travel, weather, wildlife
I am a girly-girl VERY much so and I plan on keeping it that way- I like myself! But when I’m camping, I still have freak out moments at little bugs and cold weather so from time to time I have to remind myself to get over it! It doesn’t help to sit there and complain about it- DO something about it! Here are some tips on “Preparing for the Unknown” and “I can’t believe that just happened” moments!
– Cold weather? Be prepared! Always look at the weather report where ever you go! I always keep a jacket in my backpack no matter how hot it is! Another idea- get moving! Don’t just Continue reading
17 Monday Sep 2012
Posted in News Updates
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Anthony Ortalani, Colorado, dog, german shepard, hikers, hiking, inspiring, Lucky, Missy, Mount Beirstadt, nature, rescue, Rockies, Scott Amanda Washburn, travel
I was watching The Ellen Show today and saw this story featured. I couldn’t resist to share!
“Lucky” the Dog
On August 11, 2012, hikers Scott and Amanda Washburn discovered an injured and abandoned dog on the steep 14,000 foot Mount Beirstadt in Colorado’s Rockies. The german shepard they named Lucky had bloody paws, was dehydrated, and unable to walk. The two couldn’t carry 112 lbs Lucky down the mountain so they wrapped up her paws to help her walk but she couldn’t. Determined to save Lucky, the Washburns went on a local hiker’s social media website 14ers.com and posted the dog’s picture along with a map to where she was found. Within a day, a group of 8 hikers lined up to help save this dog. They trecked Continue reading
22 Wednesday Aug 2012
Posted in Camping Trips, Tips
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camp fire, camping, fire, fire safety, girlie, girly, girly camping, Hunger Games, leave no trace, lightning, nature, setting up camp, smokey the bear, surrounding, tent, travel
Some would say the best part about camping is setting up- I say it’s the entire process but everyone has their opinions! Here are a few things I have learned while camping:
1.) When you arrive at camp, check out all your surroundings. Make sure you aren’t camping RIGHT NEXT to the other campers. It’s like when you go to the beach. You are sitting in your chair, reading Hunger Games, taking a sip of your iced tea when all of a sudden a whole group of people sit right next to you. You think, “There is a whole entire stretch of beach- probably miles- why does MY spot look the best?” Continue reading
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