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While my knowledge of Catalina originally began with the movie Step Brother's and the "Freakin' Catalina Wine Mixer", I now know that...

Apr 2, 20217 min read

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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...

Feb 26, 20215 min read

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Julian California is a world-famous (more California famous) town known for having delicious apple pies, but what most people don't know...

Feb 12, 20213 min read

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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...

Jan 29, 20217 min read

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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...

Jan 22, 20214 min read

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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...

Dec 4, 20204 min read

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Hey there! My name is Hannah Smentkowski, I'm the photographer, writer, hiker, camper, and craft beer drinker of this blog!

Here, I share my travel, camping, and hiking tips to help anxious explorers get outdoors with confidence!