We Hiked to Ghost Mountain, Yaquitepec Ruins!

We hiked to the top of Ghost Mountain, to the ruins of Yaquitepec, the off grid desert home of Marshal South!Marshal South was an American writer, poet, and artist best known for his bold experiment in off-grid desert living during the 1930s and 1940s. Born Roy Bennett Richards in 1889 in Australia, he later moved to the United States, where he pursued a literary career.In 1930, during the Great Depression, South and his wife Tanya settled atop Ghost Mountain in California’s Anza-Borrego Desert, where they built an adobe homestead called Yaquitepec. Their goal was to live self-sufficiently, growing their own…

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A Look Back: Our Top 10 Adventures of 2024 Revealed!

In this video, we show our Top 10 Adventures of 2024. This is just a snippet of our adventures! We had wonderful visits with good friends and spent an entire month on Vancouver Island!Check out those videos!This video we show you our top 10….Disc GolfCapitol Reef NationalPark Smith Rock State Park, OregonBotanical Beach Tide Pools, Vancouver IslandBryce Canyon National ParkPuerto Vallarta, MexicoWind Caves, CaliforniaLeslie Gulch, OregonSalmon Glacier / Hyder Alaska GlacierNational Park Highline TrailEnjoy the Video!We are in Borrego Springs, CA and will be here until mid-March!  Stay tuned for more!https://youtu.be/q2fYzBydSPM

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

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,…

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Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada: Stunning hikes and we saw Rattlesnakes!

In this video we explore one of the most beautiful and oldest State Parks in Nevada, Valley of Fire. Valley of Fire is located about 50 miles northeast of Las Vegas in the Mojave Desert.The drive through Valley of Fire is gorgeous. The state park derives its name from the 46,000 acres of red Aztec Sandstone that glows red for miles into the horizon and appears to be on fire when reflecting the sun’s rays. Valley of Fire was formed from shifting sand dunes 150 million years ago.This park has several hiking trails… we hiked Mouse’s Tank. The trail meanders…

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