While 49 Palms Oasis Trail can be hiked in the summer, it’s more enjoyable during the winter months. It’s one the day hikes in Joshua Tree National Park.
49 Palms Oasis Trail Winter Hike
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Ernie Maxwell Scenic Trail Hike
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We can’s seem to get enough of hiking in the snow. The weekend comes, and we head out in search of another snowy hike. We crave the fresh air and activity. For this hike, we headed to the San Jacinto Mountains in California.
Scenic Views of Ernie Maxwell Trail
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One of the things that I love about living in the high desert of CA is the ability to leave the dry, sandy desert behind and head to the mountains. Fresh air. High altitudes. Snow. Trees. The scenery completely changes as you head up the mountain. We have beautiful scenic views in the high desert, but we miss actually being among the green trees of the mountains. We very rarely get snow were we live, and when we do actually receive it, it’s not more than a light dusting. To enjoy snow, we drive to the mountains. A large section…
Do You Want to Build a Snowman?
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Cold weather. Snow covered mountains. More snow. It’s time to go explore the winter wonderland. Build a snowman? We’ll have to wait to see what the snow is like once we reach our destination. A picnic lunch has been packed. The dogs are settled in. It’s time to head on our way. Switchback roads. Snow everywhere. It’s going to be a fun day of exploration and hiking in the snow. The dogs get excited as they know what lies ahead. Sadly, the Big Bear Discovery Center was closed for the day as was the parking lot, so we had to…
Cougar Crest Trail Hiking in the Snow
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I woke up to a beautiful, sunny Saturday morning. The windstorms had passed and left behind gorgeous weather. I look into the distance and see the snow-capped mountains. The snow-covered peaks of Big Bear were calling out to me. I finished up my outdoor chores and head in to let D know that it was time for a road trip to the mountains to do some hiking in the snow. Once D saw the mountains, he agreed that we needed to do a little hiking in the snowy mountains. We weren’t sure exactly what our destination would be once we…