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Month: April 2012

Etiwanda Falls Hike

Etiwanda Falls Hike

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In the backyard of Rancho Cucamonga hides what was once a fairly well kept secret, Etiwanda Falls. A few years ago the North Etiwanda Preserve hiking trail was put in and the falls now attract many people every weekend. It’s not overloaded but you will most likely run into some people up there.
Getting there is simple. Exit the 210 freeway at Day Creek and go North on Day Creek which will eventually curve to the right and dead end into Etiwanda Ave at a stop sign. Make a left to head north on Etiwanda Ave. which will dead end into a dirt parking lot where your hike will begin.
The map at the beginning of this article shows the proper North Etiwanda Preserve hiking loop however if you follow the map counter-clockwise, at the fork for area ‘B’ there is a path to continue north, there is a gate there that you will need to walk around. You will know you’re at the correct fork when you see the trail marker pictured to the left. in the background of this picture is the gate that you will need to walk around. Also on the trail marker will be blue writing with arrows that say ‘waterfall’, once you spot the writing it’s pretty hard to go the wrong way. Continue on this path until it dead ends which is about a mile up. Here are a few pictures …

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Sandstone Canyon in the Anza Borrego Desert

Sandstone Canyon in the Anza Borrego Desert

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After numerous years away from wheeling the mild yet fascinating trails of the anza borrego desert in southern California, I made a return trip. I got a call from a few friends inviting me out for an easy camping trip at Fish Creek and we’d go explore Sandstone Canyon and the surrounding area. Although the trails aren’t difficult, having a 4×4 vehicle is strongly recommended being that the washes and canyons have sandy bottoms. This is the kind of trip you’d go on when you want to see some pretty unique places and relax without having to worry about breaking your rig in the middle of nowhere. There are a few cool obstacles out there such as “the squeeze” “Diablo dropoff” and “pinion dropoff” but the drive up sandstone canyon will have your eye’s glued on the canyon walls when you should probably be watching where you’re driving. There is also some wildlife out there so if you find your self in this part of the desert, please drive at a reasonable speed. On this trip, I got word over the ham radio that we had 60 MPH gusts and rain back at camp so we headed back and called it a day after cleaning up. Due to the weather we didn’t get a ton of tie to explore but sandstone canyon should be on your list of places to visit next time you’re down there.
I didn’t get too many pictures of this trip but here are a couple cool shots that I got:

Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill @ Victoria Gardens

Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill @ Victoria Gardens

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After waiting for well over a year, Toby Keith’s bar at Victoria gardens finally had their soft opening today. I was there when they opened the doors with a handful of friends. we had a few burgers and beers which got a little mixed up but nothing to complain about on the first day of an unofficial opening. They seem well staffed for the anticipated rush for later this evening. speaking of the staff… well, lets just say you’ve got to go them for yourselves.. did I mention they are already dancing on the bar?
All in all, It’s a super cool place with good food, cold beer & good looking friendly waitresses. There is a ton of fun to be had there with live bands on stage and a dance floor.
Although it’s a soft opening it is open to the public, so go check it out!

Math puzzle

Math puzzle

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Using the numbers 1, 3, 4 & 6 only once and using only addition subtraction multiplication and division, write an equation equal to 24.

Its pretty simple but may boggle your brain for a little bit.
Enjoy.