As a Southern Californian, one of my favorite summertime spots is Big Bear Lake, just a couple of hours from Los Angeles. Up in the San Bernardino Mountains, the air is clear, the temperatures are cooler, and it is a peaceful getaway from Los Angeles. My two favorite easy hikes near Big Bear Lake:
On my recent backpacking adventure to Garnet Lake in the Sierra Nevadas Mountains, I tested my new National Geographic Trails Software. How did the maps I created from the National Geographic program stack up to USGS and Tom Harrison Maps? Find out by reading the Hiking Lady gear review of the National Geographic Trails Software.
Where in the world did I take this picture? The views are breathtaking, and the hike was quite pleasant because of the cool ocean breezes… Leave your guess in the comments below, and the first person who gets it right will get a free packet of Starbucks new instant coffee VIA (1 serving only!), which …