The winter here in Portland had been pretty mild for us at this point, mostly cloudy and with the occasional shower but not really too cold. Our days had been consumed with fixing up our friend’s house where we’re living, applying and interviewing for jobs, […]

As I slowly drifted back into consciousness and became aware of my surroundings, I first noticed the now unfamiliar biting cold that reached deep into my bones. I opened my eyes and stared at the window above my head, taking in the pale gray light […]

If you’re anything like me, then the thought of attending group hikes is a thing of nightmares. Lots of people, having to worry about keeping up, being on a schedule rather than taking your time or leaving whenever you want… This just did not sound […]

We decided to take it easy this weekend, just as we did the last, and it went about just as well. Summer had definitely hit San Diego with full force, and we were both drained from the heat. Instead of going for a hike in […]

This weekend trip not only featured a stunning desert slot canyon, but also presented some powerful and personal realizations for me. Proving once again how therapeutic nature can be, and just by calming your mind and being one with the earth you can learn a […]

Switzer Falls is probably one of the most heavily trafficked trails/sites in the Angeles National Forest. Containing a few moderate waterfalls, and considered to be an easy trail, it is frequented by people of all shapes and sizes. And yet, it was here that I […]

This weekend marked our first camping trip of the season! It has been years since either of us camped, and we have never gone together. We weren’t sure whether we wanted to find a campground, or if dispersed camping would be a better idea. My vote […]

Last week we spent our hike soaked in rain, so this week we went for the complete opposite and decided to spend some time in the desert. As a non-lover of extreme heat, I am not one to willfully and casually spend time in this type […]

After our first adventure into the San Diego mountains we were hyped up to explore some more. I had been told that there were some lovely waterfalls in the county, and with the rainfall this year I figured it would be the best time to […]

I have lived in San Diego for about 5 years now, and it is just not my cup of tea. I could tell you all of the reasons why, but that isn’t the purpose of this story. It just isn’t for me, and there are […]