In a few weekends I'll be heading down to Knott's Berry Farm to check out the new ride, Voyage to the Iron Reef! Surfacing May 2015, Voyage to the Iron Reef™ is a spectacular new interactive 4-D ride for the entire family. Riders aim their freeze rays at menacing sea creatures … [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...]
First Hike of the Year – Simi Peak and China Flats
China Flats, on the way up to Simi Peak Thanks to a standing arrangement with my friend Deb, I take a hike about once a week, and usually somewhere that is new to me. Deb is an important part of this because without a person who will expect me to go somewhere, I will stay in my … [Read more...]
Channel Islands Cruise, Starring Anacapa
You've never visited the Channel Islands even though they are right here? What are you waiting for? Channel Islands National Park is one of those places about which my husband and I keeping saying "We should go there someday." Well, I finally got to go there and trust me, you … [Read more...]
Magic Mountain Is All About the Rides
I've lived in the Los Angeles area for a long time and I had never gone to Magic Mountain before this fall. I don't know why - I always just found other things to do. Oh, and then there was the whole "...but Magic Mountain is full of gangs" reputation that it had. But now I have … [Read more...]