Lake of the Woods Trail via Pacific Crest Trail Recently I had the great fortune of hiking to Lake of the Woods with two of our sons. We took a chance, late in the hiking season (Early November), to travel a small portion of the Pacific Crest Trail. This wonderful little trail offered a variety...

At the age of 55, I find myself starting over again. Everyone has changes in their life; some are drastic (ie. moving, divorce, losing a loved one) and others are just a part of our daily lives that we have to deal with (ie. a new ache in our body, realizing our limitations in a new way). I...

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This hike, known as the “Lakes Trail”, begins in the forested area of Sequoia National Park near the Lodgepole Campground at the Wolverton Trailhead. The trail offers a steady climb with a 2300 ft. elevation change and ends at the beautiful glacial bowl, Pear Lake. However, the destination of...