This is the first post of our Death Valley series. The national park is the lowest, driest, and hottest area in the United States, and there are many opportunities for adventure throughout the park.
Category: outdoors
Jones Peak, revisited
On a clear, sun-soaked day, the Cranky Camper revisits a low, but challenging peak at the front of the San Gabriel Mountains.
A Happy Dog at Happy Isles
Bark Ranger Owen Parker and crew trek to Yosemite National Park for a magical winter visit.
Hiking in a Winter Wonderland
The Cranky Camper shares her experience hiking underprepared in unexpected snow with lessons learned.
Gateway Arch National Park
Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri became the 60th national park in 2018. The park encompasses the 630-foot arch, the Museum of Westward Expansion, and the Old Courthouse where the pivotal Dred Scott case was heard in 1847.
The Cranky Camper 