My preconceptions about Death Valley prior to visiting were that it was a pretty barren and bleak – if not … Continue reading Who knew Death Valley had so much to offer? Just a few more reasons it is one of our favorite national parks…
Since my teenage years, I have been a fan of the world-famous Irish rock band, U2. A poster of the … Continue reading In God’s Country: Where to Find U2’s Joshua Tree
Okay, maybe I’m being a little bit dramatic with this title, but this hike was much harder than I was … Continue reading How Mosaic Canyon Was Almost the Death of Me in Death Valley
The near 100 degree heat even in mid-October made us very reluctant to do any real hiking our first day … Continue reading Death Valley: Four-Wheel Driving Through Titus Canyon
No trip to Death Valley National Park would be complete without visiting its claim to fame – Badwater Basin – … Continue reading The Salt Flats of Badwater Basin, Death Valley National Park
On our full day at Joshua Tree National Park, we did the Boy Scout Trail, but made a quick stop … Continue reading Cholla Cactus Garden: Joshua Tree National Park
Having become familiar with the concept of a joshua tree from the namesake album by the band, U2, I’d always … Continue reading Joshua Tree National Park
Prior to getting to California, neither of us had ever heard of Kings Canyon National Park. Everyone we have talked … Continue reading Kings Canyon National Park: What it lacks in notoriety, it makes up for in views
My memories of learning about giant redwood and sequoia trees date back to elementary school. I can still picture sitting … Continue reading The Wonder of the Giant Forest – Sequoia National Park
Finally able to do the Mount Scott hike after a road closure the day before, we were excited to do … Continue reading Climbing Mount Scott for the Best Views of Crater Lake
John and Katie's RV Honeymoon 