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Hannah Smentkowski
Dec 4, 20204 min read
The Epic Bridge to Nowhere Hike Los Angeles, California
The Bridge to Nowhere hike is one of the most beautiful trails I've completed in Southern California. This trail is just shy of 10 miles...
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Hannah Smentkowski
Nov 27, 20203 min read
Bringing Your Dog to Joshua Tree National Park: How to Make it Work
Surprisingly to some, national parks are not very dog friendly, and Joshua Tree is no exception. This means they can't go with you on...
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Hannah Smentkowski
Nov 20, 20203 min read
Joshua Tree National Park in The Fall: Do Deserts Have Seasons?
Joshua Tree National Park is a magical desert oasis. A place for all kinds of people, from hippies high on good vibes to families doing a...
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Hannah Smentkowski
Nov 13, 20203 min read
Pacific Beach, San Diego: Sand, Surf and 32oz Margaritas
Pacific Beach (or 'PB', as it's known to locals) is beach party central in San Diego. All of the 'restaurants' here are really just bars...
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Hannah Smentkowski
Nov 6, 20204 min read
The Best Neighborhood in San Diego, California: Ocean Beach
Out of every neighborhood in San Diego, Ocean Beach (known to the locals as OB) has been my favorite place in the city (so much so, that...
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Hannah Smentkowski
Oct 30, 20203 min read
San Diego: From Palm Trees to Pine Trees
According to my highly-esteemed sources (myself and my friends residing there), San Diego is one of the best cities in the United States!...
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Hannah Smentkowski
Oct 23, 20204 min read
My Top 6 Low Cost and High-End Camping Gear Suggestions
I love camping gear (and my dog, I swear). Everything from headlamps to backpacks to tents, I know each piece of gear I acquire will get...
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Hannah Smentkowski
Oct 16, 20204 min read
How to Get Over Your Fear Of Solo Camping
I really enjoy camping by myself (with or without my dog Leo here), but that doesn't always come with a whole bunch of confidence. Even...
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Hannah Smentkowski
Oct 5, 20203 min read
The Pros and Cons of Solo Camping: What is it really like to camp alone?
To put it mildly, I'm an introvert. I prefer to do almost everything by myself, from grabbing a beer at the brewery to going on outdoor...
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