Apr 29, 2021 | Hiking in Joshua Tree
I glanced over my shoulder to find angry clouds gathering on the horizon behind me. It was my third day on the California Riding and Hiking Trail and up to this point all I’d seen was sunshine. Ahead of me, blue skies beckoned as I hiked east towards the Twin...
Apr 27, 2021 | Hiking in Joshua Tree
My breath formed into puffy clouds as I groggily unzipped the door to my tent. It was too cold to even think about getting out of my sleeping quilt, so I set up the camping stove just outside the door. I reached for my water bottle, only to find that the water had...
Apr 26, 2021 | Hiking in Joshua Tree
I stopped with my foot midway to the ground and froze. It was the first day of my multi-day day backpacking trip on the California Riding and Hiking Trail and I hadn’t even made it a mile yet. I had hoped to camp somewhere near Upper Covington Flats this...
Apr 25, 2021 | Hiking in Joshua Tree, Travel California
There is no shortage of amazing hiking opportunities in Joshua Tree National Park. Visitors can climb mountains with panoramic views, wander through forests of Joshua Trees and discover palm oases that are hidden throughout the park. While there are hikes for every...
Apr 8, 2021 | Hiking Tips, Pacific Crest Trail
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