Tag: hiking

Court Rules Dana Point Headlands to Reopen to Pre-COVID Hours

DANA POINT, Calif.—As a gentle wind blew across the Dana Point Headlands, hikers out for a quick stroll along the coastal trail enjoyed sunny skies as access reopened to normal operating hours following a restricted pandemic schedule. “This visibility is okay, but I’m sure it will get better as the winds move the smog out…


Court Orders Dana Point Headlands to Reopen to Pre-COVID Hours

DANA POINT, Calif.—As a gentle wind blew across the Dana Point Headlands, hikers out for a quick stroll along the coastal trail enjoyed sunny skies as access reopened to normal operating hours following a restricted pandemic schedule. “This visibility is okay, but I’m sure it will get better as the winds move the smog out…


A Family’s Climb to the Top of Africa’s Mt. Kilimanjaro

By Colleen Thomas From Tribune News Service At 16, Tim Ballard had a crazy idea. The youngest of seven children, he wanted to do something big with his family. Really big. “I thought, ‘How cool would it be to climb Kilimanjaro?’” recalled Ballard, who is now a college student in Utah. Big was the right…


8 California Hikes That Take You Through Glorious Fall Foliage

By Casey Schreiner from Los Angeles Times Los Angeles–Let me start with some expectation setting. There are many trails in L.A. that can give you small bursts of autumn color, for instance, in the Santa Monica and San Gabriel mountains. But if you’re looking for some epic, sweeping vistas filled with brilliant foliage that screams…


Ultimate Hiking Adventures

By Lynn O’Rourke Hayes From FamilyTravel.com Plan your getaway around a family hiking adventure. Here are five ideas to consider. Natchez Trace Explore wetlands, swamps and hardwood forest, and steep yourselves in history as you hike a section of this National Scenic Trail. The foot trails, totaling more than 60 miles, are divided into five…


Paddle by Day, Camp by Night: Canoe Camping Brings New Thrills to Exploring Nature

On a frigid day in March, Kathryn “Kaki” Burruss, 77, and her husband, Billy, 80, snuggled inside their tent and reminisced about their more than half a century’s worth of adventures canoeing all over the United States. The couple was on a reunion camping and hiking trip with Kaki’s three sisters, Jackie Cole, Marvine Cole,…


Child-Friendly Hiking Spots Worth Exploring

Family time undoubtedly plays an important factor in strengthening the relationship between family members. As parents, it is vital that we spend quality time with our little ones despite our busy schedules. One of the best ways to do that is by exploring the great outdoors. Taking your kids on a hiking trip will teach…


Why Are so Many People Hiking This Rustic California Valley in Mammoth’s Shadow?

By Christopher Reynolds From Los Angeles Times Hikers dribble in to this Sierra crossroads from dawn to dusk, all sizes, ages and conditions. Some look fresh and bouncy as a soap commercial, ready to explore Rainbow Falls, the eerie formations of Devils Postpile National Monument and other highlights of the Reds Meadow Valley. Others show…


Nature Abounds at This Manmade Park in Silicon Valley

In the midst of Silicon Valley lies a manmade oasis. Shoreline Park in Mountain View, California, provides recreational opportunities for people as well as habitats for wildlife. Within its 750 acres is an 18-hole championship golf course, a historic house, a 50-acre lake, a boathouse, a children’s playground, two restaurants, a dog park, a kite-flying…


5 Tips for First Time Hiking With Kids

If hiking is your favorite hobby, and you would like to take your kids with you in order to enjoy some quality time, keep reading. Family hiking is incredibly rewarding. You will teach your kids to preserve wilderness and love nature. Not to mention the fact that you will be with your family in a…