Hiked to the Peak in Santiago Oaks Regional Park

Started off hiking up the Santiago Oaks Creek Trail, and through a series of many different trails, on up to the ridge. I took Oak Trail, Yucca, and then Bumblebee. The trails here are hard packed with dirt and at least 4 feet wide for most of the way. There are lots of mountain bikers… Continue reading Hiked to the Peak in Santiago Oaks Regional Park

Hiking through Historic Daley Ranch To Stanley Peak on the Sage Trail Loop (6.4 miles)

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.

Death Valley National Parks Borax Works

Harmony Borax Works is a short 1/2 miles hike through the site of some old machinery used in the manufacture, and mining of borate. You can learn all about the 20 Mule Team, and the mining of this mineral, we find in products throughout our homes today.