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St. George Mine
Bernard and Little Berdoo Peaks
In a far corner of the Little San Bernardino Mountains of Joshua Tree National Park lie Bernard and Little Berdoo Peaks, two seldom-visited summits with incredible views. This adventurous cross-country ramble climbs up rugged canyons and rocky ridges to reach these two peaks. The views are the reason to be
May 2024 News
It's been a mostly quiet two months since the last update. I've been out and around in Death Valley and working on Joshua Tree posts.
New Trips
1834 RocksThere are still some enduring mysteries in Death Valley. One of them is the 1834 Rocks. These puzzling
1834 Rocks
There are still some enduring mysteries in Death Valley. One of them is the 1834 Rocks. These puzzling inscriptions, found at three sites and separated by a wide distance, each bear a unique combination of symbols: a date, a cross, and a chalice, with an enigmatic "SP" monogram
California Riding and Hiking Trail
The California Riding and Hiking Trail was part of an ambitious 1940s California State Parks project to create a statewide trail network. Due to land ownership issues, it was never completed. However, the sections within Joshua Tree are complete and provide an excellent opportunity for experienced hikers to explore the
Covington Crest
The Covington Crest trail offers a short but rewarding trek into seldom-visited Covington Flat. It is an easy 3-mile round trip hike that rambles through some of the park's largest Joshua trees. The trail culminates at a dramatic precipice overlooking the canyons of the Little San Bernardino Mountains,