We’ve all heard how remote and desolate Death Valley is with its stark and lifeless landscapes but often it is difficult to really experience it in that way because of all of the tourists. Desolation Canyon is a place where you can get that remote feeling and it’s only a few miles from the Death […]
Just south of Zion National Park is a seldom visited hiking trail that offers great views of the surrounding landscape as well as a look into Zion Canyon itself. The hike up to Eagle Crags offers some of the best epic views of the impressive and colorful landscape in this area. Hiking this trial is […]
You’ve probably heard about the Extraterrestrial Hwy or Nevada’s state route 375 because it’s the closest road to the mysterious Area 51. A lot of people, mainly conspiracy theorists, talk about the things that go on around this road but they don’t give you any facts about it. They also rarely mention how scenic and […]
Would you like to see some of the best fall colors in all of Southwest Utah? And maybe the best fall colors in the tri-state area of Arizona/Nevada/Utah? Then head to the mountains above Cedar City, Utah, near Cedar Breaks National Monument (or as the locals call it, Cedar Breaks).
Some of the best fall colors can be found in Southern Utah. When people think of where to go to see the fall colors, they often think about visiting the states of New England or eastern Canada. But if you don’t have the time or budget to travel that far, then there is an alternate […]
There is a forgotten road that passes through California’s Cajon Pass that was originally a wagon toll road built in 1861 and, later, was used by many people that also traveled early Route 66. Today, there are no signs pointing out this historic road or its connection to the Mother Road, but you’ll see evidence […]
For this trip, we are venturing beyond the southwest, so far west that you’ll find us on the west side of the Pacific Ocean hiking on Franz Josef Glacier in New Zealand. Whether it’s summer or winter from where you’re reading this, the trip you’re going to take with us will definitely be an icy experience. […]
If you need a cool escape from the summer heat and want to enjoy some classic California coastline, Garrapata State Park near Big Sur, Carmel and Monterey is a great place to cool off. Located along Highway 1, Garrapata State Park is not very well known but offers several great hiking trails and the choice […]
Wine made from the Riesling grape in Germany tends to cause a lot of confusion to American wine drinkers. German wine makers put several classifications on Riesling wine that describes its different styles. Therefore, when purchasing a bottle of German Riesling, it is important to know these classifications. After reading our article about our travels […]
In the Owen’s Valley, about a two hour drive north of Los Angeles near the town of Lone Pine, is a string of “almost” ghost towns that are fun to visit and explore. You’ll also get to experience the views and vastness of Owens (Dry) Lake, the Sierra Nevada and Inyo Mountains – each can […]
Gold Butte: How to visit – What to see Ready to go on an overland adventure that is seemingly far, far away, yet close to civilization? Nevada’s newest National Monument, Gold Butte, offers a lot of wide-open desert scenery, colorful and uniquely shaped rock formations, dozens of archeological sites, and miles of back roads to […]
This is one of our favorite hikes in Death Valley because of all of the colors and endless shapes and contours of the eroded badlands. The hike up Golden Canyon is a popular one because of many reasons. For one, it showcases what Death Valley is all about: stark barren beauty. Two, it is close […]
Goldfield, named for the ore mined around it, was once Nevada’s largest city and the state’s biggest economic and political power. With the discovery of gold in 1902, Goldfield would become a rare, post-1900 major gold strike. It also experienced one of the largest gold rushes (and subsequent crashes) in western history. There are plenty […]
Being one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, the Grand Canyon is an amazing, jaw-dropping sight to see. There are lots of ways to see the Grand Canyon. Most people see it from its South Rim, fewer see it from its North Rim and even fewer people see it from a remote viewpoint […]
In the middle of the Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument sits the remains of the Grand Gulch Mine. This copper/silver/lead mine is a great destination for anyone who wants to explore and enjoy the remote landscapes of the Arizona Strip just south of St. George, Utah. Along the way, you’ll see some of the high country […]
The Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument (GSENM) covers a large area encompassing many different scenic areas and unique places of interest all nestled in south-central Utah. GSENM’s large size and and wide diversity often makes it misunderstood, simply because there’s so much to know and absorb. The video that accompanies this article (see below) will hopefully […]
A Tour of the Historic Harvey House in Barstow: A stone’s throw away from that popular historic road known as Route 66 and a little north of downtown Barstow lies one of the more historic gems that the Mojave Desert region has to offer – the Harvey House. Originally named Casa Del Desierto (meaning “House […]
This fantastic desert hike up Hellhole Canyon to Maidenhair Falls is located not too far from Borrego Springs. Hiking this trail will take you through classic desert landscapes, pass through a wild grove of California fan palms and, after a little bit of boulder scrambling, to a pure desert miracle: a waterfall in the middle […]
On this trip, we are trading in our usual dirt-road travel for something on two iron rails. Join us as we take this unique train trip on a seldom-traveled route through remote Northern California and Oregon aboard a collection of historic railcars. Our three-day excursion starts in Sacramento and goes through the Feather River Canyon, […]
On the eve of the American Civil War, the largest gold rush in Southern California was taking place in Holcomb Valley of the San Bernardino Mountains. Holcomb Valley is a mountain-top valley just north of Bear Valley where the popular resort of Big Bear Lake is located today. A trip into Holcomb Valley offers a […]