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.

A Windy Day and a Big Swell in Dana Point: Killer Dana Rises Again

The swell was building, as massive waves crashed across Dana Point breakwater, a long jetty protecting the harbor. I was standing right by the Ocean Institute with the headlands towering above. I always loved this spot, for checking the waves.

The Vernal Pools

The Vernal Pools are a unique type of wetland and environment. They are located adjacent near the entrance to Sano Surf Beach, and the Songs Plant. This is a unique protected area of vernal pools, and a habitat for fairy shrimp, an endangered species.

Happy 2021 and New Resolutions

We all have resolutions of things we want to accomplish, finish, do better, or just to live better, in a more healthy way.  A New Year is all about clearing the roadblocks out of our way, discarding the "I can't," attitude, and replacing it with "why not?" Whether it's getting your brain in order, or… Continue reading Happy 2021 and New Resolutions

San Onofre Bluffs Hike

Just south of San Clemente, off Basilone road, you continue driving south past the powerplant toward San Onofre State Beach, where there is a campground, along with miles of bluffs, and trails.