As you drive south into Lone Pine there is a roadside sign marking the spot where the mass grave for 16 of the victims of the March 26, 1872 earthquake were put to rest. It is an official California Historical Landmark so we decided to stop, take a look and pay our respects. Since we were heading north …
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When we drove away out of the Alabama Hills we decided to turn right to head up Whitney Portal Road instead of down back in to Lone Pine right away. Our first stop was at the garbage bins at the entrance to the Lone Pine Campground so we could divest ourselves of that horribly stinky, scratchy …
We have a prior engagement up in Humboldt County to take care of nine ducks, one chicken and two cats for some friend’s as they are gone for a month to Vietnam. Heading away from the Mojave National Preserve we have several options on which route we take back up into Northern California. We could …
Heading back West out of Arizona we decide to spend a few days in the Mojave National Preserve. We’re expecting to find some stunning views and fun exploration while wandering about the third largest unit of the National Park System in the contiguous United States. After a quick stop at the little Hole-In-The-Wall Information Center …
Once we were inside the expanse of the Mojave National Preserve one of the sights we wanted to see as well as pay our respects at was the controversial Mojave Cross. There is lots of information available online about the history of the cross so we will spare you recounting it all here. Since we …
Driving on Arizona Hwy 169 we pass a sign for W. Cherry Creek Road which my MVUM calls Forest Route 372. We have heard of the Powell Springs Campground in the Prescott National Forest and this road will take us there so we decided to check it out. As our intrepid Tacoma carries us and …
Dressing in appropriate layers for different conditions is a simple idea that has been used successfully for thousands of years. Knowing the attributes and shortcomings of traditional natural fibers and the materials made from them is an interesting and useful area of knowledge. Combine that with the huge variety of newer high-tech materials that outdoor enthusiasts …
After spending the day exploring the Agua Fria National Monument (another one of those Brown Sign Finds) and the Bloody Basin area it was getting late and we needed to figure out a place to stay for the night. We seem to gravitate towards BLM lands when given the option and this is no different. …
Maybe it’s because we pay attention for such opportunities but we come across wandering dogs-in-need on a regular basis. Actually not just dogs; animals of all shapes and sizes. Sadly, not all our efforts are successful. Sometimes an animal is just in no mood to be approached and we don’t want to push the issue. If …
When we are in camping mode for more than a day I wanted to give Willow a way to get in and out of the shell area of the Tacoma at will. With her somewhat reduced mobility we looked for a solution to give her the freedom and flexibility to live her life on her terms and this ramp seemed …