Aries Moon Adventures

Today was the first time I had the chance to visit Sisar Canyon since the Thomas Fire three years ago. The canyon has made a remarkable recovery. I was surprised to find so much water this time of the year. The trail was lightly traveled on my way in. I got a late start, 9… Continue reading Sisar Canyon 11/27/2020

  Convict Lake may be one of the most picturesque places I have ever visited.  It is located in the Sierra Nevada mountain range in California, just outside of Mammoth.  The lake was created naturally thousands of years ago by glacier movement.  It is very easy to get to.  Convict Lake is found a mere… Continue reading Convict Lake Loop Trail

  Topatopa Bluff trail is found in the Sespe Wilderness of the Los Padres National Forest.  The beautiful multi-colored horizontal banding of her face can be seen from almost anywhere in western Ventura County.  She is always there sitting quietly in the background.   We’ve become so accustomed to her presence that over time that… Continue reading Topatopa Bluff

  Above is a photo that I took of the iconic Two Trees in 2013.  At that time both the 1898 and 1956 trees were still standing.  Two Trees is an omnipresent landmark in Ventura, California.  A local’s bucket-list hike which, thanks to the Rancho Ventura Conservation Trust, is now accessible to the public.  Two… Continue reading The Remarkable Tale of Two Trees

The drive to Las Vegas is a tedious six hour excursion.  I look for adventures to break up the monotony of the trip.  Hiking to the Seven Magic Mountains is one such adventure.  Well ok, it’s not really a hike, it’s more like a brief walk through the desert.  You will travel 0.25 miles round… Continue reading Seven Magic Mountains, Nevada

Hiking Malibu Creek State Park is fun.  There are so many adventures to be had there;  hiking, rock climbing and swimming are just a few.  You can hike through the remains of the M*A*S*H site, a very popular television show in the 70’s.  There are multiple connecting trails in the park that will keep you… Continue reading Malibu Creek State Park: Lower Malibu Creek Loop

Hill Canyon is a treat.  It’s for one of those days when you just want to be outside and enjoy the beauty of Mother Nature but you are just not feeling epic.  There is a maximum 250 foot elevation gain on this one.  Round trip is about 4 miles, but you can keep it shorter… Continue reading Hill Canyon

The first time I heard of Gaviota Peak I was told that it would be a good training trail to prepare for hiking to the summit of Mt. Whitney.  I enjoy this hike more each time I do it.  The trail highlight for most are the hot springs pictured above.  Clothing  is optional at the… Continue reading Gaviota Peak

Each of us hike for our own reasons.  All hikes have their own personalities and we develop a relationship with each.  I have fallen madly in love with two hikes.  Like a teenage love which is strong and pure and painful and defies all logic.  The first is Mt. Whitney.  She is a humbling task… Continue reading Sespe Creek Trail to Bear Creek

Anyone driving South on the 101 over the Conejo Grade has had a glimpse of Boney Peak.  Boney Peak is one of the many peaks which make up Boney Mountain, which includes the Tri-Peaks.  I’ve hiked to the peak six times and I am still unsure if I love it or hate it.  What I… Continue reading Boney Peak, Santa Monica Mountains