We Hiked The Pacific Crest Trail at Whitewater Preserve!

Canyon View Loop Trail & Whitewater Preserve – A Scenic Adventure on the PCT!Join us on an incredible hike through the Canyon View Loop Trail at Whitewater Preserve in Southern California! This breathtaking trail offers stunning mountain views, diverse desert landscapes, and a peaceful escape into nature.Located within the San Gorgonio Wilderness, this 3.8 mile loop takes you along the Whitewater River, through lush riparian habitats, and up to panoramic viewpoints overlooking the preserve.🥾 What to Expect:✅ Distance: ~3.8 miles✅ Difficulty: Moderate (some elevation gain) 666’✅ Scenery: Desert landscapes, river crossings, and mountain vistas✅ Wildlife: Keep an eye out for…

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Canyonlands, Boondocking and More

We have been off the grid for several days...no power, water or cell service (except occasionally when driving)!  We have been exploring Monument Valley, Needles area of Canyonlands National Park and Natural Bridge National Monument.  At our last campground, Needles Outpost, when we were checking in, Carol asked if there were any dangers with regards to animals...the owner said, “nay, there is a badger in one of the sites and scorpions but nothing to worry about”!  Well Carol’s head snapped around and I thought we were going to have to leave, but the owner put her mind at ease by…

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