Local Mountain Majesty

Altadena Hiker and Barb of Pasadena leading the way up Icehouse Canyon trail. Pasadena Adjacent and I were (somewhat) close behind.

Walking the George F. Canyon

Native and non-native plants.
The Canyon and the Stein/Hale Nature Trail is located at the intersection of PV Drive N. and PV Drive E.
The Stein and Hale families generously contributing the 36 acre park to the City of Rolling Hills Estates. The trail was dedicated in May of 1993. [Ref. - the trail map.]

Bougainvillea in Bloom

Variety on the Howlett trail.

Unlike our dog, these pups do just fine walking along with the horse...maybe because it is THEIR horse.

Winter at Lake Mary (Away from Home)

Snow covered lake with foolish people crossing (successfully) - at least it made for a good photo.
Wider view of Lake Mary with my friend K-L in the foreground - click HERE to see the summer view of the lake.
Snow-hatted hut at the start of Lake Mary cross-country trail.

X-Country at Mammoth Lakes (Away from Home)

On Saturday morning, we first went for a short nature tour on cross-country skis from Tamarack Center by Twin Lakes. The tour was guided by Mary, a very knowledgable volunteer with the park service.

"Amy's World"

Amy & I took a walk mid-morning today along the lower section of the upper Pt. Vicente Park (just above PV Drive West).

Today was the open house day at the lighthouse. More photos of that to follow.

I'll be away for a few days, and will be autoposting. Enjoy your Sunday.

View of Long Point

The coastal fog cleared completely on Sunday, making for gorgeous views.

Long Point is where Marineland used to be, and the new Terranea resort is now located there and has a well done public coastal access trail.

Trails in Palos Verdes (SkyWatch Friday)

One of the benefits of being a blogger is that it makes me eager to explore areas of the peninsula I have not seen before. To find these, we bought (at a local gas station of all places) a really well done trail guide The Outdoor Guide to the PV Peninsula by Brad & Kristine Denton. This photo is from the Malaga Dunes Trails (the ancient dunes are now a big hill) at the western end of PV Country Club, looking toward the Valmonte neighborhood in the first photo and of Amy, our Golden, looking longingly toward the green grass of the golf course.
For a view of skies from all over the world, visit SKYLEY.

Greetings from Ealge's Nest "Wanderweg"

'Z' from Based in Villigen - Wanderweg reminded me of all the wonderful trails all over Switzerland that we enjoyed walking on some 20 years ago. So last (overcast) Sunday, Amy & I took to the 'wanderweg' of Portuguese Bend Reserve Trails (brochure & map) that starts right by Del Cerro park at the end of Crenshaw Blvd. It's got horse, bike & walking trails and it overlooks the coastline.

Abalone Cove thru wild mustard. The trails do lead all the way from the top of the bluff to the water.

Follow the Birdies ...

The green grass won't last long in PV and the spring flowers are in bloom. Shown is the

George F. Canyon Nature Center & Trails - the names of the flowers are there also.