Archive for September, 2009
Beware…the Poodle-dog Bush
Purple-flowered poodle-dog bush, growing in burn areas, is hazard to humans.
Poodle-dog bush flowers (danger!!!)
A pretty purple-flowered bush blooming on the hills of the burned areas is a danger to people, according to the Department of Forestry. As a result of Southern California’s recent fires, hikers need to be aware of poodle-dog bush growing along the trails.
The flower, commonly known as poodle-dog bush, is an irritant akin to poison oak, said forester Eric Oldar.
Video of the Charred Angeles Crest Highway
Fire in Southern California will always be a part of the hiking experience. Nearby, the Station Fire is now 93% contained, and is on track for full containment by September 19th.
Like me, you have probably driven this stretch of the Angeles Crest dozens, if not hundreds of times. You have never seen it like this.
Video is at:Â (2nd post)
How GPS Receivers work
Hiking in Southern California can be fun as well as a real challenge. I found a great explanation of how GPS Receivers work from the folks at HowStuffWorks.com
Enjoy…
Larry
Piedra Blanca finale
Shortly before we strapped our packs back on I took a little look around to see if I could spot the trail forward. I did, but it looked like it was heading into brush and I couldn’t find any other trail. So I went back and we picked up our packs and headed for the trail. I was right, we could clearly see the trail at our feet, but we had to beat the brush back with our hands in order to move forward and keep it out of our faces. We came to another stream crossing and the brush was just as thick on the other side. By this time we had already spent 10 minutes beating away and it didn’t look ahead like there was any relief in sight.
Hiking with Asthma
I was diagnosed with Asthma a year ago. Great huh? I already had allergies and I guess they were getting bad enough to aggravate my lungs into an Asthmatic state. Over a period of six months, I started on a few different inhalers and finally came across one that worked pretty well. It was developed for people who used to smoke. Well…it was the one that really worked best for me. I could breathe much better without always feeling like I needed to take deep breaths in order to just keep on breathing.
The San Gabriel Mountains need your help
Support the San Gabriel Mountains National Park Service Study proposal to incorporate the San Gabriel Mountains as a national park in Southern California. Meet with us & the NPS.
by The Community Hiking Club, Santa Clarita
What: Please attend a Meeting to Protect the San Gabriel Mountains and help turn it into a National Recreation Area.
When: September 3 (see below for meeting dates in other areas)
Time: 7 – 9 PM
Where: George A. Caravalho Activities Center, Santa Clarita Room A
20880 Centre Point Parkway, Santa Clarita, CA 91350
