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A San Diego Hidden Gem For The True Nature Lovers Out There: The San Diego Botanical Garden
If you didn't know already, I love plants. I love everything to do with them, from how they work to how they look, plants are one of my...
Hannah Smentkowski
Apr 16, 20213 min read
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Camping Catalina Island, California: Everything You Need to Know for Planning Your Island Adventure
While my knowledge of Catalina originally began with the movie Step Brother's and the "Freakin' Catalina Wine Mixer", I now know that...
Hannah Smentkowski
Apr 2, 20217 min read
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Mission Beach San Diego: The Classic California Vacation
Mission beach is what I would call the epicenter for ocean fun. In Mission, you can go from paddleboarding to jet skis and from arcade...
Hannah Smentkowski
Mar 5, 20213 min read
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Idyllwild, California: The Colorado of Southern California?
When I first heard of Idyllwild, my first thought was what did you just say? Once I realized it was a real town, then I heard it was...
Hannah Smentkowski
Feb 26, 20215 min read
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Julian, California: A Town Where You Can Get The Best Pie, Pickles, and Hikes
Julian California is a world-famous (more California famous) town known for having delicious apple pies, but what most people don't know...
Hannah Smentkowski
Feb 12, 20213 min read
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The Most Unique Hike in San Diego: The Seven Bridges Trail
Before I took the seven bridges hike I had no idea what an urban hike was, to me it sounds like just a walk around town. A hike should...
Hannah Smentkowski
Jan 29, 20217 min read
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Palm Springs During Covid-19: Is It Worth The Trip?
During this weird time, my boyfriend and I have been trying to keep our travels close to San Diego. With Palm Springs only a two-hour...
Hannah Smentkowski
Jan 22, 20214 min read
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Slab City: Off-Grid Living in Southern California
Slab City is an actual municipality in Southern California that basically looks like one of the modern art pieces where someone piled a...
Hannah Smentkowski
Dec 11, 20203 min read
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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...
Hannah Smentkowski
Dec 4, 20204 min read
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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...
Hannah Smentkowski
Nov 27, 20203 min read
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