Andrea 11/12/21 Andrea 11/12/21

My Birding Kit Fits in a MindShift BackLight 18L

The MindShift BackLight 18L is a perfect backpack for a photographer who carries camera gear and wants to carry other gear, too. Many packs don’t consider that we may want more than just camera gear, but ThinkTank & MindShift did with this pack. It’s a comfortable, great looking, and really well-designed pack!

Andrea 6/9/21 Andrea 6/9/21

My Field Bag: Timbuk2 Flight Messenger

The Timbuk2 Flight Messenger bag has become a regular part of all of my birding hikes. It holds and organizes the smaller essentials. It also carries binoculars, water, small camera accessories, and a small camera. It is comfortable on multi-mile hikes and allows quick access to items without having to remove my camera.

Kim 4/14/21 Kim 4/14/21

Let's Hike: Tahquitz Peak on Devil's Slide Trail

Kim 3/26/21 Kim 3/26/21

OC Parks: Quail Hill Loop Trail

This is a great trail for a quick morning or evening hike, or a great loop to do a few times if you are trail running or desperate to get out on your mountain bike! It’s easy to access and provides a great amount of wildlife and wilderness in a fairly busy area.

Andrea 12/21/20 Andrea 12/21/20

ThinkTank Airport Advantage Roller Bag Review

The ThinkTank Airport Advantage is a well designed minimalist rolling camera bag, and perfect for hauling through airports and tossing (carefully) in car trunks. This is a gear hauler, for when a lot of gear is needed, and it hauls that gear safely.

Kim 10/14/20 Kim 10/14/20

Desert Birding at Big Morongo Canyon Preserve

On our way out to camp in Joshua Tree, we made a quick stop to hike around the Big Morongo Canyon Preserve and see if any fall migration birds were hanging out in the area. It’s clear this is a “birder’s park”, so we’ll definitely be returning to see what else we can see here!

Andrea 10/8/20 Andrea 10/8/20

Let's Sell Some Gear to KEH Camera!

Selling camera gear has never been easier - use an instant online quote system or even schedule an online video chat with an expert - KEH Camera makes it so easy to get some quick cash, or to get value towards upgraded gear! Check them out today and see what you can get for that gear that is sitting around collecting dust!

Kim 10/6/20 Kim 10/6/20

A New Adventure in Paddle Boarding

Andrea 9/8/20 Andrea 9/8/20

The Tijuana Slough National Wildlife Refuge and Estuary State Park

This Wildlife Refuge offers a great space to get away from the hustle of the city, and to enjoy some very peaceful and quiet space. If you enjoy watching birds, this is a great spot to visit!

Andrea 8/15/20 Andrea 8/15/20

Exploring the South Rim of the Grand Canyon

There is so much to see along the South Rim at the Grand Canyon. The park has roads that run from the east at Desert View to the west at Hermit’s Rest and there is a lot to see in between. We did our best to see most of it!

Kim 8/13/20 Kim 8/13/20

Hiking the South Kaibab Trail to Cedar Ridge at the Grand Canyon

As soon as we started planning our trip to the Grand Canyon, we started researching hiking down into it! We decided to hike the South Kaibab Trail to Cedar Ridge, and we were not disappointed. Amazing views, great weather, and some California Condors made this hike feel like the highlight of our whole trip!

Andrea 8/4/20 Andrea 8/4/20

Our First Grand Canyon Adventure: Camping + Amenities

We enjoyed five days at the Grand Canyon and, for a first visit, we got to experience a lot of the park. We had every kind of weather, so that gave us a chance to spend time in the shops and museums, which was really fun. We had a lot of really good weather, that allowed us to hike on Kaibab and Rim Trail. We saw a lot of wildlife, great birds, and stunning sunrise and sunsets! We’ll be back!