TRAIL NOTES
Notes from the field
SUPER BLOOM IN A BOTTLE: TOPANGA CANYON FIELD LAB
We wait for it year after year, and when it comes, we are never disappointed. The wildflower bloom along the coastal canyons in California, from Baja to Big Sur, begins...
A NEW TAKE ON JUNIPER RIDGE CANDLES: THE CLEAN AND SUSTAINABLE CHOICE FOR HOME FRAGRANCE
Inspired by nature, Juniper Ridge Essential Oil Candles are hand poured in Oakland, CA, using domestically sourced, 100% pure soy wax and a natural cotton wick. The labels are printed...
HIKING A FAULT LINE AND FINDING INSPIRATION ON MUSTANG PEAK- THE STORY BEHIND OUR LATEST FIELD LAB
The weather had been rainy leading up to the trip but we were determined, so when the clouds broke we piled into the truck (the van still wasn’t running), and...
THE WESTERN WILDERNESS DEFENSE FUND: A TRADITION OF GIVING BACK
You could always find our founder, Hall Newbegin, out on the trail leading a hike and teaching others his wildcrafting knowledge. Throughout the years we have discovered and connected with...
PROTECT WILD SALVIA APIANA: WHY JUNIPER RIDGE DOESN’T WILDHARVEST WHITE SAGE
Juniper Ridge was born out of a deep reverence for the plants that we harvest and the ecosystems they call home. We are increasingly concerned about the challenges facing the...
SUSTAINABILITY AND UPCYCLING FOR THE HOLIDAYS
NOTHING QUITE LIKE IT Throughout history, various cultures have looked to the evergreen tree for comfort during the longest nights and coldest temperatures, celebrating all kinds of winter traditions with...
REMEMBERING HALL NEWBEGIN
With great sadness, we share that our founder Hall Newbegin passed away on June 3, 2020 at the age of 52 after complications from a fall. He passed peacefully with...
ESSENTIAL OILS TO CHANGE YOUR SPACE
When the lockdown happened back in March 2020, I needed to upgrade the general atmosphere at home. I knew I would be spending much more time inside, and wanted to...