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Pictographs at Little Blair Valley
We took a little trip out to see the pictographs at Little Blair Valley, a bit ago and where treated to an amazing overnighter in Anza Borrego State Park.
Earthquakes, Natural Disasters and Thoughts on Hiking Home
The recent earthquake in California got me thinking of a couple of things and as with any natural disaster or major emergency it never hurts to take a look and asses your level of preparedness.
Pamo Valley
About ten minutes north of our store is an amazing place to day hike, Pamo Valley in Ramona California. The valley has been a favorite of mine for years...
“No Fear Foraging, A Field Guide to the Most Common Edible and Medicinal Plants of the USA”
A couple months ago I had the opportunity to take a wild edibles/ medicinal plants class from Jeromie Jackson of South West Outdoor Travelers (SWOT) in Lake Side California. It was an awesome class and I really enjoyed the opportunity to walk along the river and learn about the abundance of resources available to us.
Etowah Outfitters Mesh Under Tarp Shelter
Adventure Van Expo at Big Bear
Last Sunday was a great last minute birthday adventure to Big Bear California for the Adventure Van Expo.
Bridge to Nowhere
This week’s adventure had us exploring the San Gabriel Mountains and the Bridge to Nowhere in the Angeles national Forrest.
Grand Opening Celebration
Last Saturday we celebrated Our Grand Opening and our first month here in Ramona. It was a great day filled with old and new friends and we all had a great afternoon hanging out.
Carmel River State Beach
I was very fortunate to have grown up in Carmel on California’s central coast, the amount of bio diversity and natural beauty in such a small location is amazing. I know there is a lot to do and places to see but one of my favorite little secrets is Carmel River State Beach (the river mouth) and Stewart’s Cove.
Solo Stove Lite
How I ended up with the Solo Stove Lite is kind of a backwards trip than how I usually buy gear. When getting new stuff, I tend to start small and build up, but I was so impressed by their larger fire pit which I have blogged about already I really wanted to play around with more of the brand. I figured since I already went big might as well go small and see how the Solo Stove Lite worked out.
