Roger's Camp
A restored mining cabin known as Roger's Camp sits a little ways inside the Mojave National Preserve, with minor abandoned mine workings located just uphill.
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Wilbanks Cabin
The Wilbanks cabin in Arizona's remote Kofa Mountains was homesteaded in the early 1930s by a young cowboy named Jack Wilbanks. He dreamed of having his own cattle ranch. In 1931, the abundant grass, perfect for grazing cattle, attracted him to the area. He acquired some existing equipment
Kofa Cabin
The Kofa Cabin is a rustic stone cabin located close to the northern border of Arizona's Kofa National Wildlife Refuge. It was built in the 1930s to serve as a camp for the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) crews, who were tasked with building and improving roads, trails, and
Sacramento Wash Petroglyphs
October 2023 News
Here are the news and updates since the last newsletter in August.
I've been focused on Joshua Tree lately. That will continue a bit more, and then I will move on.
The next newsletter will be at the end of the year (with the year-end update, if I
Ryan Mountain
Ryan Mountain, rising above the boulder-strewn plains of Lost Horse and Queen Valleys, is one of the best and most popular hikes in Joshua Tree National Park. It is a signature hike. The mountain offers fantastic panoramic views only available elsewhere in the park by long, cross-country hikes.
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Ryan Ranch
Ryan Ranch is an easy hike that offers visitors a glimpse into the area's ranching and mining history. It features the ruins of an adobe ranch house and other remnants of early settlers.
History
Ryan Ranch was homesteaded in 1895 by three brothers - Jepp, Tom, and Matt