Spring is usually a time of trip planning, early season conditioning, and gear list tinkering. There is still a bit of adventure travel uncertainty with …
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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 …
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 …
Read moreHWY 395 Weekend Road Trip to Alabama Hills, Death Valley, and Trona Pinnacles
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 …
Read moreCamping at Hole-In-The-Wall Campground and Hiking The Rings Loop Trail
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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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 …
Read moreHiking to Kearsarge Pass via Onion Valley – Camping Overnight at Flower Lake
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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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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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.
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.