Tag Archives: San Gabriel Mountains

In Search of the Pacific Crest Trail

Posted on April 28, 2013 by

(This is the Part II of a two-part post. If you missed Part I, click here.) Full from our feast of a picnic, warmed by the sun and cooled by the soft breeze, it was hard not to doze off … Continue reading →

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Up the Angeles Crest, After the Fire

Posted on April 26, 2013 by

In many indigenous cultures, owls are harbingers of death. My southern grandmother was a firm believer, and no amount of coaxing from her then maybe seven-year-old granddaughter—that would be me—could convince her otherwise. Fortunately, I’ve never bought into that piece … Continue reading →

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Measuring Rain–in Worms

Posted on April 18, 2012 by

I’m home from my trip to the Midwest, where I spent almost a week visiting family and friends, and celebrating my mom’s 90th birthday. While it was good visiting everyone, a large part of me ached for California, for Scott … Continue reading →

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