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East Fork Camping

03 Monday Feb 2014

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the campsite at a higher view

This weekend we headed away from the Super Bowl chaos and went out to enjoy some peace, quiet, and gold panning! As if its no surprise, we camped in the Angeles National Forest in the San Gabriel mountains (which recently had a fire but thank God its ok!) and we camped at new location to pan for some color! It was the perfect weekend getaway! I had a little bit of trouble at first… Continue reading →

5 Tips For Training In The Off-Season

29 Wednesday Jan 2014

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Training in the off season

Stay In Shape With These Helpful Hints

If you’re a camper like me, you get antsy when you haven’t got your camping fix for a while! Maybe where you live prevents you from camping year-round  (weather? parks close? no time?)? I have a few tricks that help keep you from going crazy and get you into shape! And I’d love to hear your tips too! Continue reading →

Runyon Canyon

20 Monday Jan 2014

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runyon canyon los angeles

Today I took advantage of the gorgeous Southern California weather and hiked Runyon Canyon in the heart of Hollywood! Runyon Canyon boasts exceptional views of Los Angeles as well as the Hollywood sign (and sometimes you can spot your favorite celebrity!!). With 3 different hiking trails that range from 1.65 miles to 3.25 miles, you can’t go wrong! Bring a friend, your dog, or a yoga mat, and enjoy the beautiful scenery of LA! Continue reading →

5 Ways to Help Out the Environment

13 Monday Jan 2014

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Let’s face it- there environment is harmed everyday and its our job to protect it! Here are 5 ways I try to help out the environment:

  1. Go camping! When you camp, you are outdoors- use flashlights and campfires for light and (hopefully) using water pumps for your drinking/ cooking water. By doing this, you will conserve what you would be using at home! And it lowers your electricity/ water bill!

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5 Ways to Look Stylish While Roughin’ it!

06 Monday Jan 2014

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5 ways to stay stylish while roughin it

5 Ways to Look Stylish While Roughing It

By: Brooke Bastello

If you’re the type of girl that loves her fair share of outdoor activities you may have no problem signing up for a hike, long bike ride, or paddle board session. But just because you like the outdoors, doesn’t necessarily mean you’re an expert when it comes to camping. Voluntarily sleeping in Continue reading →

A Year in Review

29 Sunday Dec 2013

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Heaton flatsWow, I can’t 2013 is over- it went by so fast! And even though I didn’t complete My 2013 Camping Bucket List, I had quite a few adventures! Her is a brief summary of 2013:

Hiking

Camping Continue reading →

Guest Blog: Lilia Takes A Hike

16 Monday Dec 2013

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  lilia takes a hike

Blog: www.liliatakesahike.com

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Looking out my window this morning, I see gray clouds and a wintery-looking Phoenix.

One might think that on a day like today, a Phoenix hiker would be dying to hit the trails. It’s better to hike in the cool weather, right?

Wrong!

​This hiker prefers hiking in the summer.

Yeah, I said it.

I’d much rather trek through the baked dirt in the disgustingly hot evenings wearing practically nothing and sweating like a maniac than hike in the cold — bundled up and clammy with snot dripping from my freezing nose.

Wow. Hiking is not very attractive.

Anyway, as a hater of the chilly outdoors, I’ve come up with a list of tips/gripes to make winter hiking tolerable: Continue reading →

Guest Blog: The Front Porch Gourmet

13 Friday Dec 2013

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the front porch gourmet cover

Blog: http://www.thefrontporchgourmet.wordpress.com

This camping trip was a graduation gift for our oldest son, Devin, who just joined the US Navy. He chose the trip to a beautiful area called Modoc on Lake Thurmond in South Carolina.   Devin is just like his father and loves nothing more than to be outdoors. I can’t argue with them and prefer it myself! Most of our meals are served on the deck, or on the patio, and we love grilling and picnics! Continue reading →

Cuyamaca Camping 11.22.13

12 Thursday Dec 2013

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cuyamaca trip cover

I know its long overdue but here are some pics from camping at Cuyamaca last month! The trip was a weekend trip with friends. The weather did not good but we never care what the weather does- the least predictable the better!! It was forecasted to rain all weekend but didn’t see one drop. We did see snow though! Continue reading →