If you’ve been on the internet or social media, you’ve seen photos of Banff, Canada whether you realize it or not. All the clichés about Banff being “picture perfect” and “dream trip” are true. But don’t take my word for
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Looking for a day of adventure in San Diego county that will make you feel like you are worlds away from the chaos of downtown? I highly recommend this pairing of trails and ales which will expose you to
Over the past few months my dual goals of a hike a week during the last quarter of last year and completing a trail half-marathon (eek, it’s this week) have led me to spend a lot of time on trails in the San
Hiking is fun. The people you see hiking are funny. The following is a list of some of the types of the people you will inevitably encounter while hiking or trail running. CAN YOU SPOT THEM ALL? The Instagrammer. Imagine
Some of my favorite days on the road and when at my home base in Encinitas, California (San Diego County) involve some type of outdoor activity followed by a drink, typically a beer, so I’ve decided to start sharing recommended
Last October while researching San Diego area hikes, I came across something interesting, the Mission Trails Regional Park Five Peak Challenge. The challenge was designed to encourage exploration of the large park beyond the easily accessible, San Diego classic Cowles
The following is a quick list of the places I’ve done solo hikes and trail runs in the San Diego, California area. I say area, rather than county, because the Aliso Woods and Canyon Wilderness Park is in Orange County,
Whether you went a little too hard at last night’s bachelorette outing on Broadway, are looking for something that older or younger family members can handle, or just don’t feel like spending all days on the trails, these short Nashville,