Camping at Jumbo Rocks in Joshua Tree NP and Hiking to Skull Rock, Face Rock, and Split Rock
Joshua Tree National Park is one of the most popular spots for outdoor recreation in Southern California. Just a short drive away from LA, it’s …
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HWY 395 Weekend Road Trip to Alabama Hills, Death Valley, and Trona Pinnacles
As winter approaches, the high country of our local mountain ranges get encased in ice and snow, limiting access to many trails for all but …
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Camping at Hole-In-The-Wall Campground and Hiking The Rings Loop Trail
The Mojave National Preserve is a massive 1.6 million acre park on California’s southwestern border. Sandwiched between the I-15 and I-40, most California roadtrippers pass …
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Hiking to Mono Pass via Mosquito Flat – Camping Overnight at Ruby Lake
The vast majority of visitors to Mosquito Flat embark on a day hike of Little Lakes Valley (see guide), but in my opinion, the nearby …
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Hiking to Kearsarge Pass via Onion Valley – Camping Overnight at Flower Lake
The hike from from Onion Valley campground to Kearsarge Pass covers 10 miles roundtrip on a very scenic trail with nearby views of five alpine …
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Camping at Independence Creek Campsite – Independence, CA
Independence Creek Campsite is a basic no-frills campsite located just off of U.S. Route 395 in the town of Independence, CA. What Independence Creek lacks …
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Backpacking on Catalina Island: Parsons Landing Campground via Two Harbors
Santa Catalina is a scenic island situated less than 30 miles from the coast of Southern California. This rocky island makes for an ideal adventure …
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Camping at Ricardo Campground – Red Rock Canyon State Park
Red Rock Canyon State Park is located at the southern tip of the Sierra Nevada mountain range and features vividly colored desert cliffs and dramatic rock formations. In this post, I’m going to provide all of the information you need to stay overnight at Red Rock Canyon’s only option, Ricardo Campground.
Gear Review: Tarptent Cloudburst 3
The Tarptent Cloudburst 3 is a lightweight 3-person tent that’s perfect for those wanting a lightweight and comfortable backpacking and camping tent. I’ve been using this tent as my primary family camping shelter for more than a year now and will share my experience in this review.Â
Camping At Blue Ridge Campground and Hiking Blue Ridge Trail – Wrightwood, CA
Blue Ridge Campground is a cluster or 8 first come – first served sites near Wrightwood, CA. Situated at 8,000 ft, Blue Ridge Campground is intersected by the Pacific Crest Trail and is the end location of the Blue Ridge Trail hike. The 8 sites offer limited facilities with no piped water. The campground does have vault toilets, fire rings, and tables.