Joshua Tree National Park

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Earlier this week Ryan and I went on a camping trip to Joshua Tree National Park with a group of people from our church. It was an amazing trip filled with a few “firsts”. Our first time going to Joshua Tree, our first time camping as a married couple, and my first time going real rock climbing (not indoor). It was so refreshing to get away and get some time out in nature. We may not have slept very well (not sure how people camp for long stretches of time!) but it was a great trip! Hope to go back and explore again soon. 

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Adventures In Hiking

                                                                 [Malibu Creek State Park]

   Since moving to California five months ago, hiking has become one of my new favorite pastimes. Coming from Florida, where the landscape is extremely flat, the beauty of the mountains overwhelms my spirit. I feel so at peace when I am outside in nature, especially when I get to share the experience with a good friend. Meaningful conversations ensue as we bask in the beauty around us.

  Two of my favorite hiking trails are Malibu Creek State Park and Eaton Canyon Park in Pasadena. In Malibu, you feel like you are in another country – the landscape is unbelievable. And then to top it all off, you get to go for a swim at a swimming hole in the middle of the mountains. Incredible. At Eaton Canyon, you get to jump and skip across rocks as you cross over multiple streams until you make your way to the waterfall there. It’s such a fun hike. Overall, my experiences in hiking have meant a lot to me. Thought I would share some of the pictures with you.

Hope you have a wonderful & inspiring week. ♥

                                               [My friend Erin at Malibu Creek State Park]

                                                 [The hubs climbing on rocks in Malibu]

                                   [The swimming hole in Malibu, shot of a man cliff jumping]

                                                       [Eaton Canyon Park in Pasadena]

                                                     [Me at the waterfall at Eaton Canyon Park]