If you live anywhere in that Southern California concrete jungle between Los Angeles and the Inland Empire during July, chances are you’ve walked outside, immediately questioned every life decision you’ve ever made, and then retreated back indoors where your air conditioner is working harder than a Starbucks barista on pumpkin spice launch day. Meanwhile, your …
One thing the central California coastline of Big Sur provides is stunning ocean views, and sandy beaches without the crowds. But what about man’s best friend? Is your four-legged best friend allowed to join you at Julia Pfeiffer State Beach? Hell no! Dogs are treated like second-class citizens at the state parks across America. Honestly, …
The alpine hamlet of Lake Tahoe is a doggie’s dream come true. When researching and scrutinizing the best Lake Tahoe dog-friendly hikes, I came across a lot of info, but I had to dig deep to discover the more off-the-beaten-path hikes where I might actually find parking on the Fourth of July weekend. Sure, lots …
It’s Saturday evening in this ski town and our rural resort town is about to be slammed by Hurricane Hillary. Yes, a hurricane in southern California! Only in the year 2023, am I right? And (If you are conservative like I am) you thought Hillary could not do any more damage? Here on the West …