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GrahamCrackers: July 2015
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Welcome to this journal of our adventures. Enjoy and thanks for visiting! Tuesday, July 21, 2015. For the goal-oriented, a hike up Tecolote Canyon might be frustrating because of a lack of distinct destinations and turnaround points. For families with small children, the first, flat mile of the canyon bottom is an easy way to go. The golf course clubhouse two miles out and a lovely tributary canyon at the 2.75-mile mark are two intermediate goals. One thing to note, if you don't like bees. There are ...
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GrahamCrackers: April 2015
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Welcome to this journal of our adventures. Enjoy and thanks for visiting! Sunday, April 5, 2015. Florida Canyon Nature Trails Balboa Park. The natural vegetation of Florida Canyon may appear scruffy and unkempt by comparison with the lushly (and artificially) landscaped acres of Balboa Park's west side. The aesthetic differences between the two sides of the park, however, are minimized during the spring months, when the canyon sides wear a new coat of fresh green growth and blooming wildflowers. Subscrib...
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GrahamCrackers: October 2014
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Welcome to this journal of our adventures. Enjoy and thanks for visiting! Sunday, October 19, 2014. Outdoor Adventure USA's 2014 BorregoFest. Carrizo Mountain and Southern Anza Borrego Tour. From El Cajon, I made my way Northeast along Interstate 8 and CA-79 to the touristy mountain town of Juilan, and then down the grade to Highway S2 and into camp. After a bit of socialization with some old and new friends around the campground, all the folks who had signed up for my run were soon lined up and read...
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GrahamCrackers: September 2014
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Welcome to this journal of our adventures. Enjoy and thanks for visiting! Tuesday, September 23, 2014. 2014 SoCal Mountain Rendevzous. 8220;May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds.”. 8213; Edward Abbey. I’ll let the pictures below show the rest of the story, but I suggest those who are interested sign up early next year, as these events fills up fast! She keeps herself entertained for the most part.
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GrahamCrackers: December 2014
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Welcome to this journal of our adventures. Enjoy and thanks for visiting! Tuesday, December 30, 2014. Upper Coyote Canyon, Middle Willows Hike ABDSP. With four days off work at the end of December, I figured I'd get an early start on my 52 Hike Challenge. Crossing the Pacific Crest Trail. I'd like to hike this in sections one of these days. Watch for this fork in the road. Adler Canyon has some nice areas to camp. Along the trail you can spot signs of Native American occupation. After parking my Jeep nea...
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GrahamCrackers: 52 Hike Challenge for 2015
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Welcome to this journal of our adventures. Enjoy and thanks for visiting! 52 Hike Challenge for 2015. Challenging you to join us and others around the world, to hike at least once per week for 52 weeks! Hashtag photos #52hikechallenge to be featured. Welcome to my 52 Hike Challenge page, where I will keep track of my progress and post up info on my hikes as I complete them. Hike #1 UPPER COYOTE CANYON, MIDDLE WILLOWS. Coyote Canyon, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Hike#2 MUD HILLS WASH to ELEPHANT KNEES.
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GrahamCrackers: January 2014
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Welcome to this journal of our adventures. Enjoy and thanks for visiting! Sunday, January 19, 2014. Autumn finally gets her Tahoe! Links to this post. Sunday, January 5, 2014. Hidden among some low grassy hills in San Diego County are the ruins of the Jamul Kiln, or Jamul Cement Works. I learned of this site while researching interesting and historic places to hike to around San Diego. San Diego Historical Society: Jamul Cement. The building boom in Southern California had subsided, and the nation as a w...
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GrahamCrackers: March 2015
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Welcome to this journal of our adventures. Enjoy and thanks for visiting! Tuesday, March 31, 2015. North and South Fortuna Mountain Mission Trails Regional Park. My trek begins at the parking lot at the far west end of Mast Blvd in Santee. I cross the grasslands to my destination atop the mountains straight ahead. The wildflowers were putting on a show. Looking south towards Kwaay Paay Peak (center) and Pyles Peak (just to the left). This section of trail was a steep 1/2 mile climb with some spots of rat...
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GrahamCrackers: December 2013
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Welcome to this journal of our adventures. Enjoy and thanks for visiting! Monday, December 30, 2013. My 2013 In Pictures. As this year comes to an end I reflect on all that's happened in my life and look forward to the future, thankful for all I have. Here's to many more adventures in 2014! Links to this post. Thursday, December 26, 2013. Flashback - Early Camping Years and Past Rigs. My father with the buggy he build in the 70's out in the Imperial Sand Dunes. Loaded up at the Colorado River. Links to t...