SALT CREEK HILLS ACEC: A GREAT SIDE TRIP ON THE WAY TO DVNP
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This oasis at the southeastern tip of Death Valley is rich with history of the Old Spanish Trail, Mormon mines and what is believed to be the oldest standing structure in the Mojave Desert.
Read MoreRINCONADA MINE HIKE: CENTRAL COAST, CA
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Opening in 1872 and worked over the next 90 years, the Rinconada Mine was once one of the largest producers of mercury in San Luis Obispo County.
Read MoreFOSSIL FALLS/RED HILL CAMP & TRAMP: HIGHWAY 395
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In the southernmost section of Owens Valley, in the shadow of a young cinder cone volcano, sits one of California’s most unique campgrounds.
Read MoreCACTUS FLATS RD: HIGHWAY 395
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Traveling along Cactus Flats Rd off of Highway 395 is like driving through a smaller more isolated version of Joshua Tree National Park.
Read MorePORT OF TILLAMOOK BAY ABANDONED RAILROAD HIKE: SALMONBERRY RIVER, OREGON
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This hike along an abandoned railroad travels through numerous tunnels, bridges, and lush riparian forests as it makes its way through the rugged and remote Salmonberry River Canyon in Oregon’s Tillamook State Forest.
Read MoreSUMMER LAKE HOT SPRINGS: OREGON OUTBACK
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Located along the edge of an alkali lake in Southeastern Oregon, Summer Lake Hot Springs features geothermal heated cabins, a campground, and natural artesian hot mineral springs on 145 acres in the Oregon Outback.
Read MoreOREGON ROAD TRIP 2016
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Full of striking contrasts and otherworldly landscapes, Oregon is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Here’s a little peek of our recent road trip through this incredible place.
Read MoreOWENS LAKE TRAILS: HIGHWAY 395
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Owens Lake Trails, includes 4 miles of walking paths, overlook areas & land art installations and aims to enhance access, recreation & wildlife habitat.
Read MoreSEA CAVE KAYAKING: ANACAPA ISLAND, CHANNEL ISLANDS NATIONAL PARK
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Kayaking through Anacapa Island’s sea caves in Channel Island National Park, one of the most beautiful and least visited National Parks in California.
Read MoreMINING AT 9000 FEET
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Mining operations ceased in 1945 but this high elevation mining camp has remained in remarkable condition thanks to a group of volunteers who maintain the remaining buildings and museum for future generations to enjoy.
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