Thursday, January 23, 2014

Santa Rosa/Toro Peak


Amid the arid landscape and sparse brush of southeast California is an unobtrusive forest road leading up and onto little-known Santa Rosa mountain. The mountain encompasses views of the ocean, the desert, the Salton Sea, and rippling hills in between.

Monday, January 6, 2014

Rattlesnake Ridge


 Rattlesnake Ridge is a popular hiking destination near North Bend, Washington, just outside of Seattle. The trail is very crowded during the Summer months, and less so in the Winter or in the early morning. However, for how short this hike is (about 2 miles), the view of the surrounding mountains is spectacular. It only takes about an hour to get to the top at a decent pace. I would highly recommend this trail for a quick day hike. If you are short on time during the weekend, but are in need of a refreshing nature walk, go to Rattlesnake Ridge.

Wednesday, January 1, 2014

Sheep Lake


 Sheep Lake is a camping area in Wenatchee National Forest that makes for a quick and dirty, yet superb backpacking trip for residents of Washington State. It's really easy to get there, but the payoff is incredible.