hiking in San Diego's Black Mountain Open Space Park

San Diego Hikes: Hiking in San Diego’s Black Mountain Open Space Park

Welcome to our series San Diego Hikes.  When it comes to hiking with a view in the city of San Diego it is hard to beat Black Mountain Open Space Park in the Rancho Penasquitos area.  Because this park is right next to our house we have frequented the hiking trails for years.  This is…

whitewater rafting on the American River

Whitewater Rafting on the American River in California’s Gold Country

Whitewater rafting is a great family activity.  Over the years, the Cole family has done rafting trips in California, North Carolina and even Italy.  Our favorite trip was probably the one we did whitewater rafting on the American River in California’s Gold Country.  This post is a guide to our trip whitewater rafting on the…