Sometimes I take things for granted, such as going backpacking whenever the urge strikes me. With the COVID-19 lockdown in California backpacking was out of the question. Many trails remained opened, but trailhead parking was closed everywhere.  Some areas, such as the San Jacinto Wilderness were completely shut down. As things began to open up here, it was time to take a trip. Continue reading First Post COVID-19 Backpacking Trip →