Riverside And Beyond

Temescal / Cajalco Tin Mines – Riverside

Back in July 2017, my wife and I went for a short hike in the hills above La Sierra near Lake Mathews. When we got to the top of the first hill, we decided to abandon our planned hike and go in a … [more] about Temescal / Cajalco Tin Mines – Riverside

Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve

About five years ago on our way back from lunch in Murrieta, we exited the 15 freeway at Clinton Keith Road to see where the road would take us. We headed toward the Cleveland Forest until we came … [more] about Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve

Osprey and Bald Eagle at Lake Mathews

My wife spotted an osprey today at Lake Mathews, so I went back with my camera to see if I could get a few pictures. When I arrived, I saw what appeared to be a big bird on a rock in the middle of … [more] about Osprey and Bald Eagle at Lake Mathews

$5 Movies at Dos Lagos 15

Like most people, I like movies. When we first moved out to Riverside, there were no movie theaters close to us. Now there are three within a few miles, two of which are practically across the … [more] about $5 Movies at Dos Lagos 15

Men’s Water Polo: USA vs. Croatia in Long Beach, CA – 06/14/17

My youngest son and I watched the fourth and final game of the USA / Croatia men's water polo exhibition series last night. Croatia won the first three games, but Team USA finished off the series with … [more] about Men’s Water Polo: USA vs. Croatia in Long Beach, CA – 06/14/17

Men’s Water Polo: USA vs. Croatia in Riverside, CA – 06/09/17

The USA men's senior national water polo team returned to the Riverside Aquatics Center at Riverside City College last night to host an exhibition game against Croatia. Since we are a water polo … [more] about Men’s Water Polo: USA vs. Croatia in Riverside, CA – 06/09/17

The 21.8-Mile Lake View Trail at Diamond Valley Lake – Hemet

I drove out to Diamond Valley Lake a few days ago to hike the 21.8-mile Lake View Trail. Lake View Trail is a loop that runs along the shore of Diamond Valley Lake. ** Update - I went back again a … [more] about The 21.8-Mile Lake View Trail at Diamond Valley Lake – Hemet

Our First Hike to Tenaja Falls near Murrieta, CA

We visited Tenaja Falls near Murrieta for the first time today. Tenaja Falls is located in the San Mateo Canyon Wilderness area of the Cleveland National Forest. Here is a recap of our hike in … [more] about Our First Hike to Tenaja Falls near Murrieta, CA

Another Hike up to the Giant Moreno Valley “M” on Box Springs Mountain

This past Sunday, my wife and I hiked up to the giant "M" on Box Springs Mountain that overlooks Moreno Valley. This was her first trip all the way up to the "M". Here is a recap of our hike in … [more] about Another Hike up to the Giant Moreno Valley “M” on Box Springs Mountain