Category Archives: Geology

Age-Appropriate Heroic Adventure — Joshua Tree Camping Trip January 23-26, 2023

Heroic adventures are the adventures that you look back on and think “Man, glad I made it through that one… that was awesome!”. Example: Snowshoeing up the Cache La Poudre River in Colorado in March when you are 20 or … Continue reading

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Anza-Borrego Road Trip – January 8, 2023

A reconnaissance trip south to Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. 600,000 acres of desert geology, wildlife and vegetation. It is about 84- miles/1.5 hours south with a lot of those miles along the west side of the Salton Sea. Great badlands, … Continue reading

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Tahquitz Canyon – December 29, 2022

A short (1.9 – mile loop) with a 328-foot elevation gain with a great waterfall and pool at the top of the loop. This is the third of four Indian Canyons in the San Jacinto Mountains just west of Palm … Continue reading

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Mission Creek Preserve Trail – December 24, 2022

A relatively easy 3.2 mile out and back with just over 150 feet of elevation gain for a Christmas Eve hike. Temperature was in the mid 70’s (F) and there was a lovely breeze from the east-southeast. Kiara and Jax … Continue reading

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Joshua Tree – Split Rock Trail December 7, 2022

After reconnoitering with Joy and Larry, we decided that today’s hike would be Split Rock Trail, a 2-mile loop near Jumbo Rock and Skull Rock. It was a little cooler than in October with temps in the high 40’s to … Continue reading

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Andreas Canyon – November 25, 2022

Another reconnaissance hike in the Indian Canyons. A 1-mile loop that Joni and I had on our list. Better yet, got to do it with Mollie, Olive and Bear! I keep using the same superlatives over and over so refer … Continue reading

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Coachella Nature Preserve – November 23, 2022

Another spot on the list of places to visit. Mollie, Olive and Bear here to enjoy it with us. A short 25-minute drive from Taos Ct. and we were there. Nice trails – a little crowded on the day before … Continue reading

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Palm Canyon – November 4, 2022

Our first hike without Larry and Joy. A short, relatively flat 2 miler up Palm Canyon located in the Agua Caliente Canyon Parks area just south of Palm Springs. Great geology! Great Scenery! Great palms everywhere. Met some interesting people. … Continue reading

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Painted Canyon – Part Deux – Little Painted Canyon Trail – October 21, 2022

Another great hike. 2.2 miles up and back in the canyon. Great geology, great scenery, great company. Another successful adventure.

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Palm Springs Tram – San Jacinto State Park – October 17, 2022

Another great adventure with Joy and Larry. Have to thank them for motivating us to explore the area. Had not been on the Tram for at least 35 years. Wow – Wow – Wow. It had everything for an adventure … Continue reading

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