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Happy Halloween!!! Pumpkin Rock – Hiking to Escape
I grew up very close to this hidden gem named Pumpkin Rock and never knew of it’s existence until recently. It is about a 1-mile round trip hike from the trailhead. The best place to park is along Vandermolen Drive in Norco, but be respectful while parking because this is a residential area. The hike […]
MoreVernal Fall – Hiking to Escape
Recently I went on a quick two-day trip to Yosemite National Park. I had not been inside the park before even though I have passed by the area many times on the way to Northern California. We got up early in the morning and drove from San Diego to Yosemite to hit the Mist Trail […]
MoreBig Horn Mine – Hiking to Escape
While working during the week to fund my outdoor escapes, I love to take a quick day hike in Southern California. Our local mountains, beaches, and deserts have numerous hikes with various levels of difficulty that can be done in one day. This past Sunday a group of my friends and I took the Big […]
MoreEscape to Maui – Day 4-6 – Turtles! Turtles! Turtles!
As my escape to Maui was coming to a close, I had seen many wonderful waterfalls, beaches, natural pools, sunsets, plants and flowers, taken challenging hikes, and eaten fantastic food, but I had yet to spend a day with a single turtle. We started out looking for that elusive turtle that I knew was somewhere […]
MoreEscape to Maui – Day 3 – The Road to Hana
Today’s goal was to head out on the Road to Hana and explore waterfalls. Waking up early is a must because the road is dangerously narrow most of the way and the pullouts along the road have few parking spots that fill up fast. Also make sure to take along a swimsuit and towel for […]
MoreOutdoor Escape to Maui – Day 2
Day 2 in Maui started early in an attempt to get ahead of the crowds. As you may be able to tell by now, I am the traveler that rarely sleeps or rests on my escapes. There are only so many hours in each day and I make sure it is packed full of adventure. […]
MoreOutdoor Escape to Maui – Day 1
My recent trip to Maui was the first time I have visited the second largest of the Hawaiian Islands. If you happened to read my previous blog posts regarding the disaster of my new GoPro Karma Drone, you will remember that the episode ruined the first part of my trip. After the shock of loosing […]
MoreSadness, Shock, and Grief
I am shaken today by the news of the terror that happened in Las Vegas last night. I feel much sorrow for those that lost their lives and those that are injured. May God bless my fellow brothers and sisters and know your bravery shines through evil.
MoreHappy Weekend Everyone!
Everyone have a lovely weekend! I will be exploring the things I have learned from week one on Nomadic Matt’s online photo course by taking some pictures. May this inspirational quote from Albert Einstein carry you through the weekend as it will me… “Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.”
MoreLearning to Get Off Auto
I have always used cameras that are set to “Auto” or those without the ability to make setting adjustments. Although some of my “Auto” pictures look great to me, I decided it was time I learned to get the most from my digital camera and use the numerous available settings on a dSLR. So this […]
MoreAfrican Penguins
Watching African Penguins can brighten any day for me. These funny little characters are brimming with personality as they run around their nesting grounds that are located in just a few small areas of beach on the south-western coast of Africa. I was lucky enough to see them in full display at Boulders Beach in […]
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