Lucky Boy Vista
This short trail heads out to the site of the Elton Mine (originally called the Lucky Boy and the Elltun) and the fantastic Lucky Boy Vista. The trail follows the old mine road out to the mine and then returns via a wash.
History
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January 2024 News
New year, new updates. I had planned to post this update at the end of March, keeping with my goal of quarterly updates, but I've been working on the site.
Site updates
Trip Maps
I've updated all of the existing maps on trip reports that have
Keys Ranch
While not as well-known as many of the other visitor attractions in Joshua Tree National Park, Keys Ranch is one of the true gems of the park. To protect the ranch from theft and vandalism, the Park Service only allows access via a ranger-guided tour. The tour requires advance reservations
Fried Liver Wash
Fried Liver Wash is one of those hikes in Joshua Tree that really tests your appreciation for subtle desert landscapes. The canyon itself is pretty unremarkable - just a long stretch of typical desert scenery. And when I say long, I mean it. This is a 15.4-mile one-way trek,
December 2023 News
It's the end of another interesting year. I've been going out on shorter trips for the last two months since the last newsletter in October. I've been posting backcountry cabins lately for some reason.
As usual, I've tried to post all my
Riley's Camp
Possibly one of the most well-known backcountry cabins in the Mojave National Preserve is Riley's Camp.
History
John Riley Bembry was born on February 5, 1899, in Arapaho, Oklahoma. He preferred to be called Riley instead of John because he found it more distinctive. After serving in World
Geer Camp
Geer Camp is one of my favorite places in the Mojave National Preserve. It is a small and cozy cabin with a great view and makes for an ideal place to camp if you are in the area.
History
Robert R. Geer built the small, one-room cabin in 1940 as