Looking for a fun way to save cash, have fun, feel good, AAAND get a dose of exercise? HIKE! So simple, so easy, so... free. As in, you can spend as long or as short as you feel like doing it, and there is no charge, aside from an occasional parking fee if you visit a National Park or private area. We got the perfect dose of natural beauty, QT [quality time, c'mon get with it], and pure ass-whoopin' today at Cedar Creek Falls Trail. The drive up to the trailhead [near Julian, CA] is windy and daunting, but the canyon and waterfall views are worth twice that drive. I'll leave you a few pics of Devil's Punchbowl, our summit, to further convince any in doubt. Lucky for us, the trail was pretty lonely. In a good way. Unlike other popular hikes around SD County [cough cough.. Cowles Mtn. cough cough...] Cedar Creek tends to eliminate casual hikers with it's slow, long uphill climb out, giving it a more removed, rugged feel. Lucky for you, though, I have a TON of favorite hikes around the area, which you can find here or here or for those with canine companions [doggies, dude!] check here. Also, The San Diego version of Afoot & Afield has some nifty maps and trail info.... Amazon that ishhhh here.

So obviously, after hiking you will want to..... do an excessive amount of yardwork/clean the gutters? NOPE. You want to refresh and refuel a.k.a. shower and EAT FOOD. Not just any food...no. DELICIOUS PRIMAL FOOD! Great for your body, and a gift to your taste buds!!

We grubbed on this Ahi Tuna Recipe thanks to the fine people of Paleo Effect. Great resource if you want to try out some new Paleo Recipes that taste amazing and leave you feeling fit and satisfied---not bloated and sleepy like most of the processed carb meals some peeps have become accustomed to. If you already eat either Paleo or Primal, you know this is one of the great benefits of the lifestyle. If you are new to it, or considering ditching fake food for nature's bounty, just ask questions, and above all, get excited. I mean, try it. Eat real food, feel better. Win/Win! 

Primally Yours,

Juno