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Southern California Wildflowers Top 5 Locations in 2024

Southern California Wildflowers Top 5 Locations in 2024

Where to Spot the Southern California Wildflowers It’s wildflower season! Each Spring in Southern California we become a little crazed on “tracking the bloom”. We never know exactly what we’re going to get each year and I think that adds to the excitement. Lucky for us this year is supposed to be a great year for our Southern California Wildflowers. People are starting to head outdoors to track the wildflowers this season. Whether you’re into the abundant California poppy or…

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Walker Canyon Wildflowers | Hiking Lake Elsinore Wildflowers | California Super Bloom

Walker Canyon Wildflowers | Hiking Lake Elsinore Wildflowers | California Super Bloom

Update: March 31, 2024: There is currently no bloom at Walker Canyon and the trails are closed to the public. Please see the news segment below, from KCAL News, for up-to-date information on the wildflower bloom. Update: March 12, 2024, as of today there is no bloom in Walker Canyon. In 2023 to keep the public safe, as well as nature safe, the city of Lake Elsinore closed this area to the public. Please respect nature and city guidelines. The…

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Four Pet Friendly Ideas in Yosemite National Park

Four Pet Friendly Ideas in Yosemite National Park

So you’ve decided to bring Fido along on your Yosemite “be one with nature” getaway. Well, you’re totally in luck cause this National Park, located in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains, is considered one of the more Fido friendly parks. There are a variety of paved trails and areas you and your dog can explore together. I’ve put together a list of Lemon’s favorite adventures in the park. This way you and your pooch can safely navigate your way through Yosemite National…

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Explore Outside of Joshua Tree

Explore Outside of Joshua Tree

Explore Outside Joshua Tree National Park So, you know you want to head out to the National Park when visiting Joshua Tree, but don’t miss out on all the other cool, wacky, and weird places to explore outside of Joshua Tree. I’m here to help and steer you to some other site that you will ohh and ahh over. It’s time to explore outside of Joshua Tree. Yucca Valley | Explore Outside of Joshua Tree When I visit Joshua Tree…

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Three Pet Friendly Ideas for Joshua Tree National Park

Three Pet Friendly Ideas for Joshua Tree National Park

Visting Joshua Tree Nation Park with Pets Most National Parks are not very pet friendly, and unfortunately Joshua Tree National Park is no exception. With the park spanning almost 800,000 acres, which is slightly larger than Rhode Island, there are surprisingly not too many options on where you can adventure with your pet. But don’t fret I’ve put together a small list of some of my favorite pet friendly activities at Joshua Tree National Park, so you don’t have to…

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Hike Mt Baldy | Dog Friendly Hiking in SoCal | Mt San Antonio Summit

Hike Mt Baldy | Dog Friendly Hiking in SoCal | Mt San Antonio Summit

Hiking Mt San Antonio (Mt Baldy) is one of those experiences where, as you doing it, you’re questioning your life choices of climbing mountain for fun.  But then it all make complete sense when you reach that summit. Oh that glorious summit! At 10,064 feet this is a beast of a hike. With varies trail option available and 4,000 feet in elevation gain, this is by no means a beginners hike.  Know your hiking ability and be prepared before taking…

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Top 3 Places to Spot Wildflowers in Carrizo Plain National Monument | Carrizo Plain Wildflowers

Top 3 Places to Spot Wildflowers in Carrizo Plain National Monument | Carrizo Plain Wildflowers

Visiting Carrizo Plain National Monument Carrizo Plain National Monument is located in San Luis Obispo County and features over 200,000 acres of public land for visitors to enjoy exploring year-round. The national monument is very remote and provides you that peace and quiet you just can’t seem to get in surrounding cities. It is a place to become one with nature and it’s considered one of Southern California’s best kept secrets. Well…till now of course! 2017 Superbloom The 204,107 acres of…

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Bedford Peak | Hiking Cleveland National Forest | Hiking Trails Silverado California

Bedford Peak | Hiking Cleveland National Forest | Hiking Trails Silverado California

Bedford Peak was not a hiking spot I was really aware of till I hiked it today. It seems it’s an unknown hidden gem of a hike in Orange County, California. One where you kinda forget your in Southern California…well till you spot Mt. Baldy in the distance (that mountain haunts me I swear?). We were told the hike would be roughly 7 miles, but we did get off track a bit and ended up hiking about 9 mile. Which the Tiny…

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Lanikai Pillboxes Hike | Hiking the Lanikai Pillboxes | Kaiwa Ridge Hike

Lanikai Pillboxes Hike | Hiking the Lanikai Pillboxes | Kaiwa Ridge Hike

Explore the Lanikai Pillboxes! The Lanikai Pillbox hike is a great way to start your day on the Windward side of Oahu. A lot of people hike this to view the sunrise. However, me and my girl gang are on island time so we opted for a late morning hike! The hike is very clearly marked across from Mid Pacific Country Club with a sign that says The Pillbox. This hike can also be referred to as Kaiwa Ridge Trail….

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