NEWS UPDATE 08/31/21: All California National Forests Closed Until At Least September 17th
On Monday, August 30, 2021, the United States Forest Service closed all 20 million acres of California’s national forest landContinue Reading
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A Failed Attempt at Mt. Langley
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After two months of strict quarantining, a small group of friends and I decided to enjoy a socially distant weekendContinue Reading
Fall Outdoor Activities In and Around Southern California
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