Being a Jawa among the cliffs Our first Death Valley adventure of this trip was a hike and a ranger talk among the cliffs of Tatooine- er, I mean, Golden Canyon. After a breakfast of eggs and potatoes, with oat milk instead of blue milk, we headed out from the Texas Spring Campground and headed… Continue reading Death Valley: A Galaxy Far, Far Away
Driving Whitney Portal Road, just off U.S. 395 The U.S. 395 is a major north-south highway that connects California, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington to the Canadian border. It has its southern terminus at Interstate 15 in the middle of nowhere, California, close to the city of Hesperia. While it has its beginning in the dullness… Continue reading Great California Road Trips: Fun on the U.S. 395
There is beauty in California's deserts. Places that are seemingly barren possess a wild and rugged allure. Moreover, a closer look reveals the marvel of resilience. Hundreds of species of plants and animals have adapted to their harsh environmental conditions to survive and thrive. About 130 miles from Los Angeles, California where the Mojave and… Continue reading Joshua Tree National Park
The Cranky Camper 