https://ariesmoonadventures.com/2020/11/28/sisar-canyon-11-27-2020/2020-11-28T01:23:10+00:00monthlyhttps://ariesmoonadventures.com/2018/06/20/the-remarkable-tale-of-two-trees/https://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/two-trees-flower.jpgTwo trees flowerThe Ipomoea "Heavenly Blue" Morning Glory cultivated by Theodosia Burr Shepardhttps://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/two-trees-theodosia.jpgTwo trees TheodosiaTheodosia Burr Shepardhttps://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/two-trees-56-e1529387450592.jpgTwo trees 56The last of the 1956 trees https://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/two-trees-foster-library-1.jpgTWo Trees Foster library 1https://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/two-trees-5-trees.jpgTwo Trees 5-treesFive Trees, circa 1940. https://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/two-trees-foster-hospital.jpgtwo trees Foster HospitalFoster Memorial Hospital. Is that Five Trees in the background?https://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/two-trees-girl-school-e1529381711919.jpgTwo Trees girl schoolImage from Los Angeles Times, March 2, 1921https://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/two-trees-girls-school2-e1529381652383.jpgTwo Trees Girls-school2Located in the foothills of West Ventura (off Ventura Avenue), the Ventura Reformatory School for Girls was established in 1913.https://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/two-trees-epfoster-e1529380011877.jpgTwo Trees EPFosterE.P. Foster. Photo found on the San Buenaventura Conservancy Websitehttps://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/two-trees-hospital.jpgTwo Trees Hospital2019-02-19T16:44:04+00:00monthlyhttps://ariesmoonadventures.com/2018/07/09/convict-lake-loop-trail/https://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/convict-lake-2016-e1531097368301.jpgConvict Lake 2016https://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/convict-lake-nature-valley.jpgconvict lake nature valleyClip from Nature Valley commercial. Google Imageshttps://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/convict-lake-star-trek.jpgconvict lake star trekEarly scene of the Star Trek Insurrection movie, Google Images.https://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/convict-lake-jimmy-stewart.jpgConvict LAKE JIMMY STEWARTJimmy Stewart getting into the canoe at Convict Lake.https://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/convict-1-21.jpgConvict 1 (2)https://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/convict-water-e1531097492226.jpgConvict waterhttps://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/convict-21.jpgConvict (2)https://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/convict-view-e1531084034652.jpgConvict viewhttps://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/convict-deer-e1531083770922.jpgConvict deerhttps://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/convict-8-2.jpgConvict 8 (2)2018-07-09T02:39:20+00:00monthlyhttps://ariesmoonadventures.com/2018/06/28/topatopa-bluff/https://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_0208.jpgIMG_0208https://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_0247.jpgIMG_0247https://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/topa-topa-trail-us-california-topatopa-bluff-trail-at-map-14330030-1520619513-300x250-1.pngTopa Topa trail-us-california-topatopa-bluff-trail-at-map-14330030-1520619513-300x250-1https://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_0175-e1529981090985.jpgIMG_0175The elementary school can be seen here on the left of Sisar Rd.https://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_1560-copy.jpgIMG_1560 - CopyTopatopa Bluff January 2015https://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_0256.jpgIMG_0256https://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_0490.jpgIMG_0490https://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/topa-topa-last_chance_don_borad.jpgtopa topa last_chance_don_boradBefore the bear (?). https://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/topa-the-summit.jpgTopa the-summithttps://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/img_0513-e1529971623229.jpgIMG_0513A surprising pop of color.2018-06-28T05:39:43+00:00monthlyhttps://ariesmoonadventures.com/2017/07/31/sespe-creek-trail-to-bear-creek/https://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/rose-valley-climbing.jpgRose Valley climbingScaling the black wall of Wheelers Gorge. My first climb. Photo Credit: A. Segoviahttps://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/rose-valley-wheelers-gorge-tunnels.jpgRose Valley Wheelers Gorge TunnelsTunnel 2 and 3 in Wheelers Gorge on Maricopa Highway. Built 1931. Photo Credit: Google Imageshttps://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dscf1690.jpgDSCF1690This is the turnoff. Turn right here. It is hard to miss. If you do miss it you may find yourself in Taft. It's a beautiful drive along the way (oops, I've done that) but it is not your destination. Photo Credit: Aries Moon Adventureshttps://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dscf1688.jpgDSCF1688https://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dscf1686.jpgDSCF1686The trailhead sign is seen to the left as you enter the parking lot. Photo Credit: Aries Moon Adventureshttps://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dscf1679.jpgDSCF1679https://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dscf1650-e1501523868191.jpgDSCF1650Traffic jam up ahead! Photo Credit: Aries Moon Aventureshttps://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dscf1665.jpgDSCF1665https://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/rose-valley-barb-on-a-rock-e1501522711513.pngRose Valley Barb on a RockUntil next time. From a place I love.https://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/rose-valley-sespe-creek-big-rock-e1501522785710.jpgRose Valley Sespe Creek big rockSespe Creek, Rose Valley, Sespe Creek Wilderness. Photo Credit: Aries Moon Adventures2018-04-02T13:47:48+00:00monthlyhttps://ariesmoonadventures.com/2017/09/04/seven-magic-mountains-nevada/https://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/7-magic-mountains-a.jpg7 Magic Mountains ahttps://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/7-magic-mountain-8-copy.jpg7 Magic Mountain 8 - Copyhttps://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/7-magic-mountain-15-copy.jpg7 Magic Mountain 15 - Copyhttps://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/7-magic-mountains-2.jpg7 Magic Mountains 2https://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/7-magic-mountain-11-copy.jpg7 Magic Mountain 11 - CopySuch colorhttps://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/7-magic-mountain-4-copy.jpg7 Magic Mountain 4 - Copyhttps://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/7-magic-mountain-18.jpg7 Magic Mountain 18https://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/7-magic-mountain-17-copy.jpg7 Magic Mountain 17 - Copyhttps://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/7-magic-mountainsi.jpg7 Magic Mountainsihttps://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/7-magic-mountain-2-copy.jpg7 Magic Mountain 2 - CopyYou can't really appreciate how big the mountains are until you get out there.2019-08-20T17:12:51+00:00monthlyhttps://ariesmoonadventures.com/2017/08/27/malibu-creek-state-park-lower-malibu-creek-loop/https://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/topa-topa-pink.jpgTopa Topa pinkhttps://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/malibu-out-e1503724843499.jpgMalibu OutThe end of a wonderful hike. https://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/malibu-grass.jpgMalibu grassCrossing the grassy meadow to get back to the parking lot.https://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/malibu-visitor-center-e1503724756147.jpgMalibu visitor centerThe Visitor's Center. Closed on the day of our hike.https://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/malibu-bridge-john-e1503724376615.jpgMalibu bridge johnOn the way over to the Visitor's Center.https://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/malibu-rock.jpgMalibu rockMy one and only time jumping off on of the rocks at the Rock Pool.https://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/malibu-climb.pngMalibu climbClimbing the rock walls on the way to the Rock Pool.https://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/malibu-potty-e1503723328689.jpgMalibu PottyIt's hard to stay downwind of these three. https://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/malibu-jump.jpgMalibu JumpThere's always time for a cannonball.https://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/malibu-jump-2.jpgMalibu jump 2Jumping in is fun.2017-08-27T01:11:05+00:00monthlyhttps://ariesmoonadventures.com/2017/08/15/hill-canyon/https://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_0666.jpgIMG_0666Continue left on Hawk Canyon trail. Keep going left. When you come out onto the fire road just beyond this tree...go left.https://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_0660.jpgIMG_0660https://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_0648.jpgIMG_0648Take a left here to continue the loop.https://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_0645.jpgIMG_0645Hawk Canyon trail will loop eventually back to Hill Canyon trail. It's dryer back here as you are moving away from Arroyo Conejo Creek.https://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_0641-e1502767111422.jpgIMG_0641Go towards the left to Hawk Canyon Trailhttps://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_0700-e1502766920908.jpgIMG_0700and this mouse trying to get away from me. I think my screaming scared him. There are lots of small critters on the trailhttps://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_0686-e1502766841354.jpgIMG_0686and this hummingbird having breakfast....https://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_0599.jpgIMG_0599and this spider busily making repairs...https://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_0629-e1502766478809.jpgIMG_0629I did capture this one...https://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_0624.jpgIMG_06242017-08-21T04:59:37+00:00monthlyhttps://ariesmoonadventures.com/2017/08/06/gaviota-peak/https://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/gaviota-peak-4-horseman-e1501993969409.jpgGaviota Peak 4 horsemanIt is believed that this is the image of Father Juan Crespi, one of the horsemen depicted on the cave painting.https://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/gaviota-peak-four.jpgGaviota peak fourThe image of the four horseman, Chumash Pictograph. Photo Credit: Google Imageshttps://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dscf2006.jpgDSCF2006This tree fell over at some time but continues to grow. It can be found just beyond the beginning of the trail.https://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dscf1962.jpgDSCF1962Almost off the mountainhttps://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dscf1946.jpgDSCF1946Making our way outhttps://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dscf19391.jpgDSCF1939https://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dscf1938.jpgDSCF1938https://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dscf1937.jpgDSCF1937https://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dscf1931.jpgDSCF1931The lower poolhttps://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/dscf1926.jpgDSCF1926I've never been in. I'm a bit put off by the smell. I do love to visit.2017-08-06T15:17:20+00:00monthlyhttps://ariesmoonadventures.com/2017/07/24/boney-peak-santa-monica-mountains/https://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/satwiwa.jpgsatwiwaThe garden has a path which displays many plants native to the area. Photo Credit: Google Imageshttps://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/mt-boney-inside-center.jpegMt. Boney Inside CenterThe Center displays a variety of native Chumash items. Native American workshops, programs and art shows occur throughout the year. Photo Credit: Google Imageshttps://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dscf1249-e1500871714676.jpgDSCF1249A pee chart. Who knew. This sign should be every where. Such good advice. Photo Credit: Aries Moon Adventureshttps://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dscf1252.jpgDSCF1252Time to wash off and move on.https://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dscf1245.jpgDSCF1245The Adventure Mobile is there waiting! Photo Credit: Aries Moon Adventureshttps://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dscf1218.jpgDSCF1218I like this sign. I found it by the chimney. Good warning not to camp. The sign is surrounded by poison oak. Photo Credit: Aries Moon Adventureshttps://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dscf1204.jpgDSCF1204This area was above my hips. Photo Image: Aries Moon Adventureshttps://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dscf1190.jpgDSCF1190If you have another half an hour or so, It is well worth the short hikes over to Tri Peaks, pictured in the center. The bouldering there is fun. And you can see the trail to Sandstone. Photo Image: Aries Moon Adventureshttps://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dscf1197.jpgDSCF1197A view on the way up to the summit. Photo Credit: Aries Moon Adventureshttps://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dscf1180.jpgDSCF1180THE SUMMIT! What that you say? Is that it? Yep, that's it. But by this time you are ready to sit and rest. You are offered a pretty fantastic panoramic view. Photo Credit: Aries Moon Adventures2017-08-07T00:56:06+00:00monthlyhttps://ariesmoonadventures.com/2017/07/14/gros-piton-st-lucia/https://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/st-luciacassava-root-in-basket-large.jpgSt Luciacassava-root-in-basket-largeCassava Root. Photo Credit: Google Imageshttps://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/st-lucia-ganga.jpgst. lucia gangaRastafarian at Gros Piton Peak. Photo Credit: Google Imageshttps://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/st-lucia-jason-on-steps-e1499916798779.jpgSt. Lucia Jason on stepsMuch of the trail in the 1/2 to 3/4 way up offered these not-so-sturdy hand rails. You'll see that Jason mostly stayed away from then. Photo Image: Sunny Obertohttps://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/st-lucia-boat-e1499829422948.jpgSt. Lucia BoatOn our way to the next adventure at https://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/st-lucia-snack.jpgSt. Lucia snackJason's aunt ran this little market near the Interpretive Center. She sold icecream, sodas, and beer. And really great t-shirts. Photo Image: Sunny Obertohttps://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/st-lucia-crystals-room.jpgSt. Lucia crystals roomMy upstairs bedroom at the Mango Villa at The Crystals in the hills above Soufriere, St. Lucia. Photo Credit: Aries Moon Adventureshttps://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/st-lucia-jason-and-woman-e1499828279566.jpgSt. Lucia Jason and womanJason leading us back to the Interpretive Center at Fond Gens Libre. Photo Image: Lacey Sikes Majorhttps://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/st-lucia-jason1-e1499920679117.jpgSt. Lucia JasonJason leading us to the summit. Photo Image: Aries Moon Adventureshttps://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/st-lucia-me-summit-e1499827880344.jpgSt. Lucia, me, summitThere is usually a great view here. The summit of the Gros Piton. Photo Image: Sunny Obertohttps://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/st-lucia-hot-e1499827316732.jpgSt. Lucia hotHalf-way. We are hot, sweaty and more than a little out of breathe. Photo Credit: Sunny Oberto2017-07-14T04:54:37+00:00monthlyhttps://ariesmoonadventures.com/2017/07/04/sandstone-peak/https://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dscf1027.jpgDSCF1027Seared Ahi Tuna Salad. Neptune's Net. Photo Credit: Aries Moon Adventureshttps://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dscf1023.jpgDSCF1023No Keanu today. Photo Credit: Aries Moon Adventureshttps://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/keanu-neptune.pngkeanu neptuneKeanu Reeves and Lori Petty at Neptune's Net. Google Imagehttps://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/keanu-neptune-1.jpgKeanu neptune 1Keanu Reeves and Lori Petty at Neptune's Net. Google Imagehttps://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dscf1009.jpgDSCF1009And we are back. Photo Image: Aries Moon Adventureshttps://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dscf1001.jpgDSCF1001Your will turn left here to get to the parking lot. Photo Image: Aries Moon Adventureshttps://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dscf0993.jpgDSCF0993There are a few inclines on this part of the trail. Photo Image: Aries Moon Adventureshttps://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dscf0990.jpgDSCF0990Go right. But either way, you will get to the parking lot. Photo Image: Aries Moon Adventureshttps://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dscf0967.jpgDSCF0967On the other side of Balance rock. Photo Image: Aries Moon Adventureshttps://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/dscf0933.jpgDSCF0933The Balance Rock. Just to the left you can see a couple that somehow successfully managed the trail. Photo Image: Aries Moon Adventures2017-07-04T06:03:00+00:00monthlyhttps://ariesmoonadventures.com/2017/06/19/horseshoe-bend-arizona/https://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/mcalister-deli-inside.jpgMcAlister Deli insidehttps://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/mcalister-deli-outside.jpgMcAlister Deli outsidehttps://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/mcalister-deli.jpgMcAlister Delihttps://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/horseshoe-bend-daysi-on-the-edge.jpgHorseshoe bend daysi on the edgeDaysi at the edge of the overlook. Horseshoe Bend, Arizona. Photo credit Aries Moon Adventures, 2017https://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/horseshoe.jpgHorseShoeGarrett and Daysi capturing images of Horseshoe Bend. Photo credit Aries Moon Adventures, 2017https://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/horseshoe-bend-wide.jpgHorseshoe bend wideHorseshoe Bend panoramic view. Photo credit: Daysi Navarrohttps://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/horseshoe-bend-barb.jpghorseshoe bend barbhttps://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/horseshoe1.jpgHorseshoe1Horseshoe Bend and Aries Moon. Photo Credit: Daysi Navarrohttps://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/horseshoe-bend-gazebo.jpgHorseshoe bend gazeboHorseshoe Bend gazebo. Google Imageshttps://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/horse-shoe.jpgHorse shoeTrail to Horseshoe Bend. Photo Credit: Aries Moon Adventures, 20172017-06-19T00:10:11+00:00monthlyhttps://ariesmoonadventures.com/2017/06/05/first-blog-post/https://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/barbon-hike.jpgbarbon hikehttps://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/black-flag.jpgblack flaghttps://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/fern-spring.jpgFern springhttps://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/zion.jpgzionhttps://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/garretdone2.jpggarretdone2https://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/garretdone.jpggarretdonehttps://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/daysi-out-2.jpgdaysi out 2https://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/mule-pack-out.jpgmule pack outhttps://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/dscf0518.jpgDSCF0518https://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/leaving-camp.jpgleaving camp2017-06-06T04:19:03+00:00monthlyhttps://ariesmoonadventures.com/about/https://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/stairs-lights-abstract-bubbles1.jpgPlaceholder Image2017-06-05T04:05:04+00:00weekly0.6https://ariesmoonadventures.com/contact/https://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/mt-cucamonga.jpgMt CucamongaCucamonga Peak Summit, California. Distance 11.6 miles. Elevation 8,859 ft. Elevation gain 4,300 ft. https://ariesmoonadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/person-smartphone-office-table.jpegPlaceholder Image2017-06-05T04:02:35+00:00weekly0.6https://ariesmoonadventures.comdaily1.02020-11-28T01:23:10+00:00