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The Great Lakes of the Colorado River

What do Lake Mead, Lake Powell, Lake Havasu, and Lake Mohave all have in common? They're all children of the mighty Colorado River, a …

During the four years that I lived near the beach in Venice, I enjoyed more than a few epic sunsets. Facing west, the view from the beach …

If you like camping, then you'll love the Kern River and Lake Isabella. It's as simple as that. There's literally hundreds of campsites …

Home is where the Pacific Ocean meets the streets of Los Angeles in the classic beachside neighborhood of Venice. Famous for its Dogtown …

Sometimes owning a 4x4 feels like being part of an exclusive club. Spending a weekend at Monache Meadows in the southern Sierra Nevada is …

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 …

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 …

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 …

I've stumbled across some amazing campsites while exploring the high deserts, mountains, and coastal areas of California and neighboring …