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.
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Pacific Crest Trails: Vasquez Rocks
For a nice hike along the Pacific Crest Trail featuring some other-worldly rock formations, Vasquez Rocks is a fun adventure. Located in north Los Angeles County, this 945-acre county park has a nature center- and scenic views.
The Reopening of Chantry Flat
After a four-year closure, we headed back to Chantry Flat Recreation Area in the Angeles National Forest. While life- and the trail- has changed some, there is still much adventure to be shared in Big Santa Anita Canyon.
Scenic Routes: Salt River Canyon
The Cranky Camper family takes the scenic route from Pinetop-Lakeside to Scottsdale on the last day of Thanksgiving vacation. This drive along U.S. Route 60 took us through Arizona's spectacular Salt River Canyon.
Hiking the Angeles: Eaton Saddle Trails
With hundreds of miles of trails across over 700000 acres, there are many opportunities for unique adventures in the Angeles National Forest, with each trail bringing something different to explore. This post features two trails, both starting at Eaton Saddle: Tom Sloan Trail and Mt. Lowe Trail to Inspiration Point.
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