Video: Recap of Camping Angeles National Forest

24 Monday Mar 2014

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Here is a recap in video of our trip to the Angeles National Forest 2 weeks ago 🙂

How to Build a Safe Fire During High Winds

19 Wednesday Mar 2014

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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 →

Backpacking Angeles National Forest

15 Saturday Mar 2014

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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 →

Those Bighorn Sheep…

13 Thursday Mar 2014

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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 →

Video: MSR MiniWorks Water Filter

10 Monday Mar 2014

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camping, hiking, MSR, Nalgene, nature, outdoors, REI, water, water filter, water purifier

Here is a great water filter from MSR! Its fits perfectly with REI’s Nalgene water bottle. Water filters have so many benefits like less weight you pack in, you never run out of water, and less plastic bottles!

Guest Post: Redwoods In Yosemite

09 Sunday Mar 2014

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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 →

Active.com- Are You Really Roughing It?

06 Thursday Mar 2014

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Check out my new post on Active.com featuring 7 ways to challenge yourself and rough it while camping- Are You Really Roughing It?

It’s The End of An Era

04 Tuesday Mar 2014

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I’ve needed a new backpack for a while but there is one thing that keeps me holding on to my bright, orange, functional yet non-functional, over-sized backpack- It was my dad’s! He got it when he was 20 years old (I will not mention his age but let’s just say he resembles Steve Martin). I’m not sure where he got it but I know he used it well- none of the zippers are functioning and the bottom gives out. The only thing that does work is the flap where it ties down and the frame. I’ve spent many trips Continue reading →

Nature Shots

13 Thursday Feb 2014

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Two weeks ago, we headed up to the Angeles National Forest to camp, hike, and look for gold! Here are a few of my favorite nature shots from this trip! Happy Camping 🙂 Continue reading →