Today we're enjoying Southern California Fall colors in Joshua Tree National Park as we take the short hike to Cottonwood Spring Oasis. We'll be enjoying ancient palm trees and huge cottonwood trees as we hike up to Mastodon Peak.
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Today we're hiking along the trail to the historic Wall Street Stamp Mill in Joshua Tree National Park in Southern California. Bill Keys processed ore on this site after there was a second gold rush in the 1930s, and many of the old structures are still intact. We'll explore rusted out cars, an old wind mill, the gold stamp mill, and the ruins of the Wonderland Ranch.
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Today we're driving about an hour outside of Las Vegas, NV to the Nelson Ghost Town. This eclectic spot was home to one of the largest gold strikes in all of Nevada. Here we'll explore rusted out cars, old barns, and crashed planes that were set pieces from the movie "3000 Miles to Graceland."
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Arch Rock and Heart Rock are two instagrammable rock formations you won't want to miss on your next trip Joshua Tree National Park near Palm Springs in Southern California. Located just behind the popular White Tank Campground, you can hike to these boulders in under two miles round trip. This is a great spot for astro photography as well as enjoying a sunrise.
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Today we're taking the 1/4 mile trail through the Cholla Cactus Garden in Joshua Tree National Park near Palm Springs, California. We'll be getting there before dawn to enjoy the sunrise, which makes these cacti glow as they're backlit by the low sun.
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Just outside of Las Vegas, Nevada, we're heading to the unique and colorful Seven Magic Mountains. These 7 rock totems provide a rainbow of color to the Mojave Desert, and are a perfect stop along the highway on the way to the Las Vegas Strip.
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Hidden Valley Nature Trail is one of the most popular hikes in Joshua Tree National Park in Southern California. This one mile loop is a great introduction to hiking in Joshua Tree. It's easy enough for families with small children to enjoy, yet the massive rock formations just off the trail will keep even the most avid hikers enthused.
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Today I'm sharing 11 Death Valley spots to visit in a weekend, such as Zabriskie Point, Badwater Basin, Artist's Palette, and Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes. This National Park in California is the perfect road trip adventure from Los Angeles and Las Vegas.
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Red Rock Canyon is one of California's most underrated State Parks. Today I'm exploring the beautiful rock formations, massive cliffs, and vibrant colors of Hagan Canyon Nature Trail and Red Cliffs Trail, both right off Highway 14 north of Mojave in Cantil, CA.
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Join me and explore one of the most colorful loops in all of Death Valley, California. Artist's Drive is a natural wonder and the highlight of this road trip has to be hiking the magnificent hills of Artist's Palette.
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Today on the blog I'm exploring the deserts of Tatooine from the famous Star Wars Movie franchise. Join me for a walk though the Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes in Death Valley National Park, California. These dunes are a photographer's dream and a hiker's paradise where you can create your own trail and capture magnificent sunsets.
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Explore sunset with me at Badwater Basin's temporary lake that formed after a recent storm. Join me in Death Valley, California at the lowest place in North America at 282 feet below sea level.
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The Valley of Fire is a beautiful gem in Neveda and I’m thrilled to share about my time exploring it in today’s blog post.
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Sharing about my weekend in the Valley of Fire and how I handle feeling overwhelmed.
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The Salton Sea. What do you know about this unique lake in California? Sharing the sorrows of this once beautiful and thriving place.
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Aerial adventuring in one of my favorite places…Joshua Tree, California.
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When things don’t go as planned but you still have fun…
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Visiting a so-cal staple Salavtion Mountain.
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Vegas road-tripping and Mojave magic.
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Road tripping to Vegas pit stop at Zzyzx.
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