Wee Thump Joshua Tree Wilderness
Before leaving for Phoenix we explore the surprising Wee Thump Joshua Tree Wilderness and its surroundings finding lots of Joshua trees, what else
Keyhole Canyon Petroglyphs
Today we explore the petroglyphs of Keyhole Canyon and the surrounding area finding lots of caches along the way
Taking the backroads to Laughlin
On our way to Laughlin we stop to find caches and the take the backroads to Yucca before reaching our hotel for a yummy dinner
Deer on the BCT from Glorianna Trailhead
Enjoying the cooler temperatures we do a longer hike on the Black Canyon Trail starting from Glorianna Trailhead seeing deer and finding caches
New Year in the Palm Springs area
Long New Year weekend spent exploring the area around Palm Springs including the Pacific Crest Trail and Painted Canyon
Beautiful Painted Canyon
The last stop of the day is the Painted Canyon where we spend the remaining sunlight exploring the beautiful but popular canyon
Into Palm Springs
In the morning of our return we explore Palm Springs with a focus on Sonny Bono while also hiking to a good viewpoint of the city
Pacific Crest Trail hike
On the full day in Palm Springs we have decided to do a beautiful hike on the Pacific Crest Trail finding caches and burrowing owls
Exploring the California Wilderness with a stop in Quartzsite
We spend the New Year’s Eve in Palm Springs while exploring the California wilderness on the way