Once upon a time I sat outside in a hail storm, stuffing the most incredible pizza in the world in my mouth hole. The hail was coming down so hard I actually had bruises from it. Did we give up on the pizza and run inside like all the locals? No. We stayed outside as …
I feel so blessed for this summer in the Big Bear Valley. I’ve always been a Running Springs girl and I loved my small town but I am completely spoiled now by the beauty and tranquility of Big Bear Lake. This morning was Tippy’s last morning to hike with us before he returns to Nor. …
It was eighty five degrees as we slowly, grudgingly hiked out of the canyon. My foot ached as I slowly put one foot in front of the other and tried to concentrate on not puking. I was chugging water even though I was not thirsty in the least bit, as I lurched uphill slowly. I …
The first thing I noticed when I walked into the massive ranch house was Seattle Slew’s blankly. Yes, I mean Triple Crown winner Seattle Slew. Draped over a couch ( what kind of couch? I have no idea; I was mesmerized by the most price list piece of thoroughbred horse racing history I have ever …
There’s nothing like soaking your feet in freezing cold creek water after a long hike. And than realizing you have leeches on your legs. I would like to say that this is the first time I had the whole leeches experience but that would be a lie. Yes, I am a mountain girl, now why do …