Category: Camping

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Adventures in Agua Dulce

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After a rainy couple weeks in November, we enjoyed a half-day adventure hiking and wine tasting in Agua Dulce.

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Mt. Pinos

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Located in the Los Padres National Forest, Mt. Pinos and the surrounding peaks offer many opportunities for adventure across all seasons- in sunshine and in snow. This posts covers two hiking and camping weekend adventures in September.

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Devils Postpile National Monument

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Devils Postpile National Monument, located in the Mammoth Lakes, protects the unique columnar basalt formation that is the Devils Postpile. On this adventure, we explore the national monument and earn our junior ranger badges. Highlights of this trip include the hike to Rainbow Falls and viewing the Devils Postpile from the PCT/JMT.

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Mammoth Adventures: Hot Springs and Brunches

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In this post, we return to Hilltop Hot Springs and visit Wild Willy's, both off Benton Crossing along U.S. 395. We also have a delicious brunch recommendation while in Mammoth.

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Kelso Dunes

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Located in the Mojave National Preserve along I-40 in Southern California, Kelso Dunes offers fun recreational opportunities for camping, hiking, and sliding on the 'singing' sand dunes.