Stop #5 – Northern Arizona Date(s) – March 6th – March 7th, 2024 Got my first view of the GC from the South Rim near Mather Point, stunning. Had a rough morning in the snow after staying at Mather Campground, then visited ….  Read More

Stop #4 – Great Basin of California Date(s) – March 5th – March 6th, 2024 Checked out Mesquite Flat sand dunes, stayed at Furnace Creek overnight, then drove up to Dante’s peak for a view of the (rare!) water-filled Badwater Basin, the ….  Read More

Stop #3 – Southern California Date(s) – March 5th, 2024 Quick overnight/exploring around campsite to accomodate long travel days on either side (had already visited Joshua Tree several times so I didn’t feel too bad about it).

Stop #2 – Off the coast of Ventura, CA Date(s): March 3rd – March 4th, 2024 Overnight camping trip on Santa Cruz Island, stargazing session led by volunteer ranger at Scorpion Ranch Hike: Montanon Ridge Loop

Stop #1 – California Central Coast Date(s) visited: March 1st – March 2nd, 2024 Hike: High Peaks trail