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Pamo Valley
About ten minutes north of our store is an amazing place to day hike, Pamo Valley in Ramona California. The valley has been a favorite of mine for years...
“No Fear Foraging, A Field Guide to the Most Common Edible and Medicinal Plants of the USA”
A couple months ago I had the opportunity to take a wild edibles/ medicinal plants class from Jeromie Jackson of South West Outdoor Travelers (SWOT) in Lake Side California. It was an awesome class and I really enjoyed the opportunity to walk along the river and learn about the abundance of resources available to us.
Etowah Outfitters Mesh Under Tarp Shelter
Adventure Van Expo at Big Bear
Last Sunday was a great last minute birthday adventure to Big Bear California for the Adventure Van Expo.
Carmel River State Beach
I was very fortunate to have grown up in Carmel on California’s central coast, the amount of bio diversity and natural beauty in such a small location is amazing. I know there is a lot to do and places to see but one of my favorite little secrets is Carmel River State Beach (the river mouth) and Stewart’s Cove.
Danner South Rim Boots
I have packed a lot of miles under these boots, I climbed Mt Whitney in them, hiked the South Rim of the Grand Canyon and just completed a marathon with a forty pound pack as well as countless day trips and overnight trips in between.
First Lite Traverse Hunting Gaiters
Over the past few years light weight trail gaiters have also become popular among hikers for keeping out those pesky pebbles and foxtails.
Wilderness Education, Shop Local
Junk on the Bunk
SoCal's Secret Camping Season
Southern California has a secret camping season a lot of us locals love to take advantage of. While the rest of the country is putting away their camping gear we are keeping it out for another few months.
