The 4 Things You Must Know Before Hiking With Your Dog
Hiking with your dog can be an extremely fun bonding experience with your pet. Both you and your dog should have daily exercise and what...
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Hannah Smentkowski
- May 28
- 5 min
Arches National Park vs Canyonlands National Park: which one should you visit?
In Colorado, there are a couple of spring months where the trees are still leafless, the grass is yellow, and we're constantly on and off...
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Hannah Smentkowski
- Apr 9
- 10 min
Backpacking Catalina Island: Day 1, Two Harbors to Little Harbor
I hate boats, I hate being on, around, or even talking about them. Not for the typical fear of sinking or drowning, but there's an...
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Hannah Smentkowski
- Apr 2
- 7 min
Camping Catalina Island: Everything you need to know before planning your island adventure
While my knowledge of Catalina originally began with the movie Step Brother's and the "Freakin' Catalina Wine Mixer", I now know that...
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Hannah Smentkowski
- Mar 12
- 4 min
Hiking Etiquette 101: The top 5 things to know about being a polite hiker
When I go hiking, I am at my most peaceful, I feel one with nature, the sun is shining and I couldn't be happier. Until I hear the roar...
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Hannah Smentkowski
- Feb 26
- 5 min
Idyllwild California: the Colorado of Southern California?
When I first heard of Idyllwild, my first thought was what did you just say? Once I realized it was a real town, then I heard it was...
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Hannah Smentkowski
- Feb 12
- 3 min
If You Like Pie, Pickles, and Hiking, Check Out Julian California
Julian California is world-famous for its delicious apple pies, but little do people know that they also have the best spicy pickles and...
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Hannah Smentkowski
- Jan 29
- 7 min
The Most Unique Hike in San Diego: the seven bridges
Before I took the seven bridges hike I had no idea what an urban hike was, to me it sounds like just a walk around town. A hike should...
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Hannah Smentkowski
- Jan 22
- 4 min
Palm Springs During the Covid-19 Pandemic: is it really worth the trip?
During this weird time, my boyfriend and I have been trying to keep our travels close to San Diego. With Palm Springs only a two-hour...
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Hannah Smentkowski
- Jan 15
- 5 min
Hike amongst the rarest pine tree in the world: Torrey Pines, San Diego
Located just north of La Jolla, Torrey Pines, San Diego is home to the Torrey Pines State Reserve and the rarest pine tree in the world....
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Hannah Smentkowski
- Dec 4, 2020
- 4 min
The Bridge to Nowhere Hike Los Angeles, CA: you will get wet
This 9.7 mi hike in the Angeles National Forest is one of the most beautiful hikes I've done in Southern California. This trails lies in...
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