Get Outside and Explore
It was early March, when I drove out to the Mojave Desert. It's a place I don't really hear about much, unless someone is referencing a place that is brutally hot. You have no doubt heard, "at least we are not in the Mojave," once of twice in your lifetime. So what exactly would I find in a place that is hot, dry, and empty. That's about all I knew about it, and that there were things called Gila Monsters.
3-20-2021 This peak is not actually one I would be hiking up to, rather around. That was the first surprise I encountered, when I set off on the trail. I reasoned I could hike around Barber Peak Loop, and connect to The Rings Trail, which is much shorter. The Rings trail is a," 1.5 mile… Continue reading Barber Peak Loop and the Rings Trail
This drive is the original inspiration for the ride, Radiator Springs Racers in Disneyland. If you love scenic byways, then you're going to enjoy this drive. If you're heading to Joshua Tree National Park, you can access the less crowded South Entrance from this road. You simply head up Box Canyon Road from Mecca, CA… Continue reading A Scenic Drive on Cottonwood Springs Road
3-18-21 The drive into Anza Borrego State Park itself is beautiful. This is one of the most popular hikes in the Anza Borrego Desert. The hike takes you uphill to a scenic desert ridge, with views out across the Salton Sea, before heading down to The Slot, within a desert wash. The parking area sit's… Continue reading The Wind Caves and The Slot
Stanley Peak Loop This hike climbs to a peak, at just 1985 feet. It has just over 1000 feet of gain. The hike is 6.3 miles long, and is an advanced beginner level hike. The trail is wide and well maintained.
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