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Exploring Calcite Mine Slot Canyon: A Hidden Desert Gem in Anza-Borrego!

Post author:Colleen
Post published:December 7, 2024
Post category:Adventure Hiking State Parks Wildlife
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Exploring the Calcite Mine Slot Canyon: A Must-Hike Adventure in Anza-Borrego Desert State ParkTucked away in the heart of California’s Anza-Borrego Desert State Park lies the Calcite Mine Slot Canyon—a hidden gem for adventurers and outdoor enthusiasts. This hike combines stunning geological formations, historical intrigue, and breathtaking desert vistas, making it a must-visit destination.The trailhead for Calcite Mine Slot Canyon is accessible via the S-22 (Borrego Salton Seaway). From the small town of Borrego Springs, drive east on the S-22 for about 15 miles until you reach a dirt road turnoff marked for Calcite Mine. A high-clearance vehicle is recommended,…

Cedar Breaks National Monument, Brian’s Head and a bit of Disc Golf!

Post author:Colleen
Post published:November 9, 2024
Post category:Adventure Disc Golf National Monument Videos
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In this video we are in South Western Utah and visit Cedar Breaks National Monument, Brian’s Head (an 11,000’ summit) and play a very special disc golf course!We start in Cedar Breaks National Monument. Cedar Breaks is a spectacular natural area known for its striking red rock amphitheater which spans about 3 miles across and dips over 2,000’. It is often described as a “mini Bryce Canyon”. This monument is located at an elevation of over 10,000’. We really enjoyed the fall colors including the whimsical Aspens!We then stumbled onto Brian’s Head overlook at 11,307’! What a treat and the views…

Exploring Bryce Canyon’s most popular hike, Queens Garden/Navajo Loop!

Post author:Colleen
Post published:October 26, 2024
Post category:Adventure Hiking National Parks

What a cool hike into the hoodoos of Bryce Canyon National Park! We hiked the Queens Garden/Navajo Loop and it is a must do if in Bryce Canyon. The trail descends into the basin of the park through some of the most colorful rock formations to be found. This is the largest concentration of hoodoos in the world!We hiked this trail in 2020 when we first started our Airstream Adventure. Ever since we have wanted to repeat the hike. It is one of our all time favorites!Enjoy the video!Travel Update:We spent 3 weeks in Nevada and just arrived in California!…

The Stunning Kodachrome Basin State Park with an unreal Disc Golf Course!

Post author:Colleen
Post published:October 12, 2024
Post category:Adventure Disc Golf State Parks Videos

This week we arrive in Bryce Canyon County, UT. Staying in Tropic between Bryce Canyon National Park and Kodachrome Basin State Park. We discovered in the beautiful Kodachrome State Park there was an 18 hole disc golf course! In this video we show you the topography of this disc golf course with a red rock backdrop that was unbelievable!Kodachrome Basin State Park is so picturesque the Kodak Corporation gave permission to use the name of their popular brand of film for the park’s name!Enjoy the Video!Travel Update:Next we will be in Bryce Canyon National Park for a stunning hike into…

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