We're an ocean family.  Mom wanted to dip her toes in the Pacific so we decided to take a day trip to Santa Cruz. We didn't know much about the place.  We headed off in that direction on a recommendation...

I just received what may well be one of the best compliments of my life.  That's not hyperbole (I hate hyperbole).  It's legit.  I'm still a little floored. I was getting the kids ready for bath time.  For us, this...

Getting To The Trailhead: Trail head grid: 48.596969, -114.035363 Lookout grid: 48.600386, -114.134466 Length: 11.9 miles Difficulty: Moderate  I stepped off at 7:20 am for a hike up to th eHuckleberry Mountain Lookout.  The first mile or so was almost...