California Desert Road Trip: 5 Otherworldly Stops You Need to See

Embark on a California desert road trip to explore otherworldly landscapes, unique rock formations, and stunning desert scenery. Visit Red Rock Canyon, Trona Pinnacles, Death Valley National Park, Alabama Hills & Fossil Falls. Discover epic stargazing, hidden hikes, scenic drives, and surreal photo spots on this unforgettable desert adventure with this complete travel guide & itinerary.

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A Fossil Falls Detour

Come explore this unique geological wonder just off Highway 395 in California's Owen's River Valley. You won't find fossils or falls here, but what you will find is a magnificent display lava rock formations, creating massive 60+ drop-offs.

California, Hiking, Outdoors, Eastern SierraDawn MarieApril 13, 2020fossil falls, highway 395, owens river valley, lone pine, california, hikingComment

Remembering Manzanar

Join me in remembering Manzanar War Relocation Center on the 74th anniversary of its closing. Located in the high sierra desert near Lone Pine, California, this camp held over 10,000 Japanese American citizens over the course of World War II.

California, Arts & Culture, National Parks, Eastern SierraDawn MarieNovember 18, 2019owens river valley, manzanar, highway 395, national parks, national park, war relocation center, lone pine, bishop Comment

Visiting the Beautiful Bristlecone Pines

Home to the oldest living trees on earth, the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest in California is a must see if you're visiting Bishop, Mammoth Lakes, or Lone Pine. Today on the blog, I'm sharing about my recent hiking adventure in this beautiful location in the White Mountains of the Inyo National Forest.

California, Hiking, Mountains, National ParksDawn MarieOctober 7, 2019trees, giant trees, bristlecone pine trees, forest, mountains, highway 395, lone pine, bishop, hiking, trails Comment