Monache Meadow is a hard-to-get-to camping area in Inyo National Forest. But if you can get there, it's pretty epic. It's hard to get to …
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My Salute to the Mojave Desert
For those of you who haven't experienced the magic of the Mojave, it's about time you do. The Mojave Desert - which covers large swaths …
Dreaming of Travel Itineraries – Southwest Road Trip Plans
Gas is cheap, crowds will be gone, and there's no better way to social distance than escaping to the vast wilderness of the American …
Mapped: Free Primitive Camping Sites
I've stumbled across some amazing campsites while exploring the high deserts, mountains, and coastal areas of California and neighboring …
My Favorite Travel Photos from 2019
Even though my travel wanderings in 2019 were neither prolific nor distant, keeping relatively close to home was still a treat. I am …
A Better Way Driving to Las Vegas: Afton Canyon
Driving from Los Angeles to Las Vegas, and vice versa, can be a monotonous, if not painful, experience. I used to think of it as 300 miles …
Photo Gallery: Appreciating Desert Landscapes
I've been spending a lot of time in remote areas of the desert lately. Often overlooked, these spartan areas are stunningly beautiful in my …
Great Hikes: Painted Canyon in Mecca Hills Wilderness
For desertphiles that enjoy hiking, the Painted Canyon area in the Coachella Valley is a must do. The main path is a roughly three-hour loop …
Great Hikes: Reaching the Summit of Lake Tahoe Basin
You can't say you've stood on top of Lake Tahoe unless you've been to the summit of Freel Peak, a 10,881 mountain that's the highest point …