Alyssa
The Great Protein Bar Taste Test of 2023
Protein Bars have always been my go-to trail snack because they are easy to pack and provide long lasting energy, which is important when...
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Alyssa
Dec 31, 20221 min read
My Top Trails of 2022
2022 is coming to a close, and with that comes my annual top 5 trails of the year! This year was a busy one in our lives, and so the...
Alyssa
Dec 13, 20224 min read
Trail Review: Scorpion Canyon Loop and Cavern Point, Channel Islands National Park
Trail Head: Scorpion Anchorage, Ventura, CA 93001 Parking: To get to the Channel Islands, you need to purchase a ferry ticket from Island...
Alyssa
Dec 3, 20222 min read
10 Holiday Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Hikers
Back in 2020, one of my first blog posts was a Holiday Gift Guide for Hikers. Now, for 2022, I wanted to add to that list with some fun...
Alyssa
Oct 27, 20225 min read
Travel Review: Petrified Forest National Park
Location: Painted Desert Visitor Center, 1 Park Rd, Petrified Forest National Park, AZ 86028 Entry Fee: $25 per vehicle or a valid...
Alyssa
Oct 18, 20222 min read
Trail Review: Mount Wilson Trail to First Water
Trailhead: Mt Wilson Trail, Sierra Madre, CA 91024 Parking: free street parking on E Mira Monte Ave. Distance: 3.6 miles out & back...
Alyssa
Oct 6, 20223 min read
Trail Review: Valley View and Pfeiffer Falls, Big Sur State Park
Trailhead: Pfeiffer Big Sur Rd, Big Sur, CA 93920 Parking: $10 day use parking lot nearby or 90 minute free parking at the Big Sur Lodge...
Alyssa
Sep 30, 20223 min read
Trail Review: Creamery Meadow Trail, Andrew Molera State Park
Trailhead: 45500 CA-1, Big Sur, CA 93920 Parking: $10 day use parking lot at the trailhead Distance: 2 miles out & back Difficulty: Easy...
Alyssa
Sep 22, 20223 min read
Trail Review: Rocky Peak
Trailhead: Rocky Peak Rd, Simi Valley, CA 93063 Parking: Free parking either in the very small lot at the trailhead or on the other side...
Alyssa
Aug 23, 20223 min read
Trail Review: Bright Angel Trail, Grand Canyon National Park
Trailhead: 15 Bright Angel Trail, Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023 Parking: Free parking lots near Bright Angel Lodge or large parking lots...
Alyssa
Jun 11, 20224 min read
Travel Review: Valley of Fire, Nevada
Location: Valley of Fire Visitor Center, Overton, NV 89040 Entry Fee: $10 per NV vehicle, $15 per non-NV vehicles Parking: Free parking...
Alyssa
Apr 8, 20224 min read
Trail Review: The Greek Theatre to Mount Hollywood
Trailhead: The Greek Theatre, 2700 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027 Parking: free parking in the Greek Theatre parking lot (unless...
Alyssa
Mar 10, 20223 min read
Trail Review: Brown Mountain Truck Trail and El Prieto Trail Loop
Trailhead: Millard Trail Camp, 4041 Chaney Trail, Altadena, CA 91001 Parking: There is a parking lot at the camp that requires an...
Alyssa
Jan 24, 20224 min read
Trail Review: Sandstone Peak
Trailhead: 12869 Yerba Buena Rd, Malibu, CA 90265 Parking: Free parking in lot at the trailhead. Distance: 6.25 miles loop I had decided...
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