Ladyface Peak in Agoura Hills, CA I'll go gently into 2018. I am recovering from loss and sickness, too much travel, too much to do. Everyone's load is heavy, and mine isn't special, but right now it's so close, so personal, so heavy. I lost my grandmother and one of my … [Read more...]
Mother’s Day Hike: Nicholas Flat
A trail in the forest: my favorite thing to see Mother's Day. Every year for several years now the only thing I want to do on holidays is hike with my family. Without any whining. It seemed like it would happen on Mother's Day this year—I gave the boys plenty of warning, and it … [Read more...]
Phantom Trail Hike From Mulholland
View from above Phantom Trail trailhead, south over Malibu Creek State Park Spring is such a wonderful time to go hiking in the Santa Monica Mountains. It had been a while since I took myself on a good long hike, so yesterday I chose to return to a pretty section of trail that I … [Read more...]
Gear Review: Contigo Water Bottle To Keep Drinks Cold
Use the Flip Chill bottle when it's extra hot outside to keep cold liquids cold longer. My kids participate in sports leagues outside of school, and one of the must-haves that go with them to every practice or game is a reusable water bottle. We have at least 2 dozen of them in … [Read more...]
Hike of the Week: Skelton Canyon Trail
I don't usually set out on a hike later than noon, but on a recent Saturday I had several hours with no plans, and I was itching to get out in the beautiful hills. This hike is perfect and the light was gorgeous as the sun started its descent. The Skelton Canyon trailhead is at … [Read more...]