A Costa Rica vacation was just what this family needed. When I traveled to Costa Rica in the fall of 2014, I made a goal to come back someday with my family. Our friends, The Fellmans, who lived there moved to Spain this July, so the goal was fast-tracked, and together we took … [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...]
Hike of the Week: Palo Comado/Chesebro Canyon/Shepards’ Flat Loop
I am renaming this loop because I can't exactly figure out what its true name is. Maybe it doesn't have a name. This is how we approached it. (Again, I just follow Deb, but I am fondly recalling the hike via my memory and the photos I took of this gorgeous spot.) Here is where … [Read more...]