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Now and again you hear of people giving up everything and going into the desert to go “live off the grid”. I always wondered “where” that is and how they do that, but never really bothered to research it. I will admit that I had …
The Joshua Tree I am not sure how best to describe a Joshua Tree to someone who has never seen one, but the term “Alien” definitely comes to mind. By any definition, it sure is a strange looking tree.It is actually a member of the …
Dedication You may never have heard of him, but he was one of California’s “Authentic Characters” . . . with an obsession. I am referring to Leonard Knight, the creator of “Salvation Mountain”. You’ll find Salvation Mountain about 4 miles inland, Southeast, of the Salton Sea, right in the middle …
In the desert Bombay Beach lies along the Eastern shore of the Salton Sea, a large lake in the South East corner of California, was supposed to be a paradise in the desert, a place for fun, enjoyment, fishing, water sports and family getaways. Then …
I have visited this area multiple times, but had never heard of the Burney Falls. After seeing a small picture in a “things to do around here” flyer, we decided to check it out. About a 45 minute drive from the RV Park was all …
Well, it happened. After trying for about 4 years, we finally got the timing right and were in Yosemite the morning after a severe snow storm. And let me tell you . . . IT WAS AWESOME! Snow laden trees, prestine and thick soft snow …
This is a fun place, but a little hard to get to. It is affectionally known as Bowling Ball Beach and if you look at the pictures you can tell why. The beach features this rocky formation that includes about 200 or so of these …
Heading West after a visit to Death Valley.This is Hwy 136 going towards Lone pine. That high peak on the left is Mt. Whitney, the highest peak in the contiguous United States (and of course the Sierra Nevada, which is that mountain range you see with …
The salt crusted Bad Water Basin in Death Valley is the lowest point in the US. It is also the hottest with the record standing at 134F (which is 56.7C for my European friends). It is an awesome location to shoot, simply “out of this …
Have you ever thought of going to Death Valley for a photography adventure? Perhaps you have not given it much thought. Perhaps you have but consider it too hot? Or maybe your perception of it that it’s just a desert and not all that interesting. …