Santa Catalina Island Looking for a memorable California vacation? Want to spend the day on a island that makes you feel as if you’re on a European vacation but in reality, you’re just off the coast of Southern California?!?! If you say no, we all know you’re lying through your teeth! And if you said yes then hop on the Catalina Express and head to Santa Catalina Island. How to Get to Catalina Island Catalina Island is part of the…
If you’re venturing out to Joshua Tree National Park you may be bombarded with a ton of housing options on your getaway. You can camp, you can glamp, you can stay in a hotel, you can rent some bizzaro tepee tents, or you can rent a house. Since I like to bring little Lemon with me and it gets rather hot out in the desert, I usually opt out of the camping option. And I’m a sucker for unique cool…
The Barker Dam Nature Trail in Joshua Tree National Park is a 1.1 mile loop where you can enjoy the vast landscape of Joshua Tree as well as learn about the history of the area. Barker Dam History Barker Dam was built around 1900 by early cattle ranchers in the area. They used the dam to hold water for their cattle. Along with having the water for mining usage. Today, if it does happen to rain, the dam will fill up with…
Hitting the trails at Limestone Canyon on access day. The Grand Canyon of Orange County Confession: When I’m back home it can be hard for me to get motivated to do new things. I don’t know why this is, I’m so good at adventuring when I’m out of my element. Maybe it’s cause I absolutely love the home I have built for my tiny family, or cause my bed is extra comfy, or maybe it’s the simple fact that I…
Headed back to the mountains this past weekend. I now have a great list of things to do up here in Lake Arrowhead that I want to share with you! As you’re headed up the Highway 18 make sure to stop along the way for insane look out points. The road winds around the mountains so much, that it also helps to take some breaks on the journey. It sure helped Lemon with her car sickness. My poor tiny monster….
I just got back from my first backpacking trip and boy am I hooked. I sure hope Lemon feels the same way because we’ll be going often.I had always wanted to get into backpacking but it seemed so intimidating. The amount of money you have to shell out for the gear, the thought of being away from civilization with only the items you have on your back, and the fear that little Lemon wouldn’t be able to hike a mountain…
Joshua Tree is one of those places I have wanted to visit for years but just couldn’t find the right timing. Finally was able to visit this summer and I have some great tips and suggestions for anyone else making the trek out to the desert. Where to Stay: When looking for somewhere to stay there are a variety of options. My suggestion is either camping or Airbnb. If you aren’t planning on camping at the national park, I highly…