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My most recent completed event with the Los Angeles Hiking and Photography group was a group potluck and photographing the sun setting at El Matador State Park.
Clear skies, a great food choices and a great location helped make this a fantastic way to end my planning streak and close out July.
Ah! It’s fitting that my first official blog entry be about this delightful little secret in the Santa Monica Mountains.
I first discovered Charmlee Wilderness Park from flipping through the pages of the book Southern California: A Day Hiker’s Guide by John McKinney. I was intrigued that there was another area of the Santa Monica Mountain range, waiting for me to explore.
Plus, as dogs are allowed, it was a golden opportunity that I couldn’t pass up.
My first trip was in May. Armed with the Wonder Puppy, Cheyenne Big Sur, I meandered around the trails, steered her away from lizards, photographed the ocean, birds and trees, and marveled at the jewel above Pacific Coast Highway. Continue Reading »
