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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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Salton Sea – Bombay Beach – Painted Canyon
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Back to the Past
After 43 years as a consulting hydrogeologist, it dawned on me that I had/have lost touch with geology. I had the extreme good fortune to have had both an excellent primary education in the Catholic schools and then in (of … Continue reading
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Retireing to the West Coast – Tsunamis and Seismicity (sort of)
West coast geologic hazards are more numerous than east coast since on top of the threat of tsunami’s from the Pacific Ring, we have local earthquakes, landslides, liquefaction other seismic related hazards to deal with. But all of that aside … Continue reading
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