Top 50 Cal State Parks iPhone App

CalParks iPhone App

The California State Park Foundation, in partnership with EveryTrail has created a free iPhone app with detailed information and trail guides for more that 45 of California’s most popular state parks. Combined, these parks draw tens of millions of visitors every year. I was honored to be one of a dozen EveryTrail members asked to [...]

Park Closures Throughout OC

Sorry We're Closed

The recent storms have brought much-needed rain to Southern California, but dumped it at a measure that has wreaked havoc with trails in the hills of our local Orange County parks. Many of the regional parks typically close during heavy rains to protect the trails from getting chewed up by bikes and boots, but even [...]

Crystal Cove Red Route

El Moro Ridge

The Red Route is one of my favorite hiking trails in Crystal Cove State Park. At 5.5 miles and over 800′ of vertical gain, this loop makes for a great workout. The length is about right to make it worth the trip, but won’t take all day. And the scenery is fantastic. The hike down [...]