The Town Of Lake Elsinore

The town of Lake Elsinore became developed and took off in1888. It was a stop on the famous Butterfield Stage route. The healing waters of the mineral springs here, drew in visitors from far and wide. Coal and clay mining, gold, ranching, fruit, and nut growing, helped drive growth. A series of boom and bust… Continue reading The Town Of Lake Elsinore

Hiking to San Mateo Peak Elevation 3591 ft

A 10 mile Loop Hike Via Morgan Trail Quick Facts Located within the Cleveland National Forest https://www.fs.usda.gov/cleveland/ Town/State Lake Elsinore, CACounty RiversideRegion  Southern CaliforniaAddress South Main Divide, Decker Canyon Rd, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530GPS Coordinates 33.633599, -117.382071Google Maps - Morgan Trailhead Parking / Trailhead Parking lot at trailhead visible from roadCost Free Pass Required NoRestrooms NoMileage 4.7… Continue reading Hiking to San Mateo Peak Elevation 3591 ft

Hiking Deer Canyon in Orange County

2-25-22 It was a frosty morning in Orange County, and I was ready to go hiking, to make the most. of the perfect hiking weather. A Late Frost Rarely do we get frost here, and I thought it was pretty neat at first. My seedlings in my veggie garden had different ideas. It simply meant,… Continue reading Hiking Deer Canyon in Orange County

Hiking to the Bear Creek Oasis

I headed off towards the Bear Creek Oasis from the Cove Trailhead in La Quinta, CA in February. Winter and spring are the best times to visit here. There is a large parking area, and is a popular place to hike. There are plenty of signs, picnic tables, and a restroom here at the trailhead.

Bombay Beach and the Salton Sea

The Salton Sea is a peculiar place. Much of it has been desolate since it fell out of favor, since its hey day. It was once a vacation destination for the rich and famous, and would go on to become an ecological disaster, a eutrophic lake, where fish can't survive.