El Matador State Beach – One Day in Los Angeles
I recently got a new computer, and have been going through photos on my old computer to get organized before I transfer them and I came upon these shots from our one day visit to Los…
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How to Get a Yosemite Wilderness Permit
Even though it is months away, I have been BUSY planning our upcoming summer road trip. And that’s because every single National Park has a unique system for awarding backpacking and wilderness permits, with different dates…
Best Day Hikes Joshua Tree National Park
While some National Parks receive so much attention that you know you are going to be wowed during a visit, I had no idea how much I would love Joshua Tree National Park. Visiting during our…
Jumbo Rocks Campground at Joshua Tree National Park
One of the coolest National Park campgrounds we have ever camped at was at Jumbo Rocks Campground in Joshua Tree National Park. Located somewhat centrally in Joshua Tree, the landscape is a huge rock playground with…
Death Valley National Park
It is not possible to fully understand the July heat when in Death Valley National Park without experiencing it for yourself. It’s the kind of heat that takes your breath away and feels like you are…