Category Archives: Heavenly Hikes

How Much Sunscreen Should You Apply? Check Out This Handy Graphic

Remember most sunscreens need to be applied 20-30 minutes BEFORE going out in the sun, that’s how long it takes for them to START working. Sunscreen must be reapplied EVERY 2 hours, more often after swimming, sweating or Toweling off

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First Aid Kit – Must Haves for Hiking

Hiking is one of the best ways to explore the great outdoors, whether you’re a serious trekker or just enjoy a short hike with the kids, it’s always best to be prepared so that if something unexpected happens, you’re ready … Continue reading

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Good News For Gluttons! – Read This Before You Start “The Season Of Stuffing”

Last week marked the beginning of the “Great Gluttony Season”, starting with Thanksgiving, followed by numerous festive events that generally involved lots of guzzling and glugging and not a huge amount of strenuous activity. To be followed by a New … Continue reading

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Protecting Your Furry Friends from Sun Overexposure – Animals Get Sunburn Too!

Summer is just around the bend and with that comes sunny days, cool breezes and long walks in the parks and trails, at least for me and my pups.  After a long winter being cooped up in the house my … Continue reading

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Should I Use “2 in 1” Sunscreen And Insect Repellent Or Separate Products?

When preparing for a beautiful summer hike most likely you’ll have sunscreen and insect repellent in your handy backpack or a combination cream including both ingredients. Any time we can reduce the number of items we need to bring along … Continue reading

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Protect Your Family With Style – Black Friday SALE Though Monday!

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Walking in LA – Elyria Canyon

Elyria Canyon is located on the southwestern slopes of Mount Washington. Elyria Canyon Park is a 35-acre nature park that provides a glimpse into the native habitat that once thrived in the hills near downtown Los Angeles. In the 19th … Continue reading

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CicLAvia-100000 smiles take to the streets of LA

I hope some of you made it downtown this weekend. Don’t worry if you didn’t, the next one is October 14th 2012 so plenty of time to dust off your saddle and oil that chain. Here are some pix for … Continue reading

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Explore LA, in a way you never have before- FREE – CicLAvia

Happy Friday Folks – Just a quickie as there’s a break in the rain and I have to load up our bikes for a check up with the cycle doc, in preparation for the much anticipated CicLAvia this Sunday. What’s … Continue reading

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Millard Canyon -The Birds & Bees…& Amphibians

In anticipation of the arrival of the giant generous-spirited, diabetes promoting, long eared mammal, an appetite promoting ramble was called for this weekend. So organic cherry tomatoes, Persian cucumbers along with packets of sarnies (sandwiches), were packed, reuseable water bottles … Continue reading

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