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Alyssa

Jan 51 min read

My Top Trails of 2023

2023 has ended and we've welcomed in 2024! And so the time has come to relay to you my top trails of the year. Another busy year meant...

Alyssa

Jan 33 min read

Trail Review: Switzer Falls

Trailhead: Switzer Falls Trailhead, 701 Angeles Crest Hwy, Tujunga, CA 91042 Parking: Parking lots down by the trailhead, halfway down...

Alyssa

Nov 28, 20234 min read

Travel Review: Everglades National Park & Biscayne National Park

Locations: The Everglades: Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center, 40001 State Hwy 9336, Homestead, FL 33034 Biscayne: Dante Fascell Visitor...

Alyssa

Nov 21, 20231 min read

Give Thanks by Giving to Nature Organizations

As we head into Thanksgiving and the start of the holiday season, now is a time to reflect on what matters to us most. If you are reading...

Alyssa

Sep 15, 20233 min read

Trail Review: Rose River Falls and Dark Hollow Falls, Shenandoah National Park

Trailhead: Rose River Falls Loop Trail Parking, Skyline Drive, Virginia 22851 Parking: There is free parking across the street from the...

Alyssa

Jul 19, 20232 min read

Trail Review: Story of the Forest Trail, Shenandoah National Park

Trailhead: Story of the Forest Trail, Stanley, VA 22851 Parking: There is a free parking lot for the Harry F. Byrd Sr. Visitor Center at...

Alyssa

Jul 3, 20235 min read

Trail Review: Old Rag Mountain, Shenandoah National Park

Trailhead: Old Rag Parking, 2577 Nethers Rd, Etlan, VA 22719 Parking: There is a free parking lot at the trailhead. The trail does...

Alyssa

May 22, 20234 min read

Trail Review: Wonder View Trail to the Wisdom Tree and the Hollywood Sign

Trailhead: Wonder View Trailhead, Wonder View Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90068 Parking: street parking along hillside road at trailhead....

Alyssa

Apr 21, 20232 min read

Trail Review: Hollywood Reservoir Loop

Trailhead: Hollywood Reservoir North Gate, Los Angeles, CA 90068 Parking: street parking along hillside near gate Distance: 3.5 mile loop...

Alyssa

Mar 29, 20236 min read

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...

Alyssa

Mar 14, 20233 min read

Trail Review: Waterfall Trail via Walker Ranch Trailhead

Trailhead: Walker Ranch Trailhead, 19798 Placerita Canyon Rd, Newhall, CA 91321 Parking: Small dirt turnout at trailhead and a second one...

Alyssa

Feb 16, 20233 min read

Trail Review: Ascot Hills Park, West Ridge

Trailhead: Ascot Hills Park, 4371 Multnomah St, Los Angeles, CA 90032 Parking: Free parking in two lots in the park off Multnomah Street....