HYDRATE OR DIE-DRATE – STAYING ALIVE TIPS
Hydrate — it’s survival. From backcountry trips to military “swim buddy” lessons, here’s why smart travelers carry more water than they think they’ll need.
OVERLANDING DEATH VALLEY – 6 PROVEN TIPS TO KEEP TRAILS OPEN
Proven Ways to Keep Trails Open While Overlanding Death Valley
GOLD MINING & LANDUSE SIMILARITIES: DISCOVERERS, DEVELOPERS, & MERCHANTS
How Old West Gold Mining Mirrors Today’s Landuse BattlesBy Del Albright The old prospector didn’t give a hoot about all the hype around the 1849 Gold Rush anymore. As far as he could tell, it was hotter than a branding iron and meaner than a pissed off rattlesnake out here in the western desert. No […]
ESCAPE TO CAMP FREEDOM – YOUR PEACEFUL RV GETAWAY IN MODOC COUNTY, CA
Escape to Camp Freedom – Your Peaceful RV Getaway in Modoc County, CA! ️ Looking for the perfect RV spot to unwind, reconnect with nature, and enjoy wide-open spaces? Camp Freedom in Alturas, California, is calling! Nestled in the beautiful high desert of N. CA, this peaceful retreat is ideal for RVers seeking fresh air, […]
DISCOVER THE FUNERAL MOUNTAINS OF DEATH VALLEY
RUGGED, JAGGED, FUNERAL MOUNTAINS OF DEATH VALLEY By Del Albright Discover the Funeral Mountains in Death Valley National Park — a rugged, remote range rich with history and haunting beauty. From towering limestone ridges to eerie old mining roads, this lesser-known range offers breathtaking views and deep pioneer lore. Don’t miss Daylight Pass, Hell’s Gate, […]
OVERLANDING TO FIND GIANTS IN THE DESERT
GIANTS OF THE DESERT: OVERLANDING TO FIND THE SAGUARO CACTUS Magical Mysteries on the Arizona Strip By Del Albright While overlanding across the rugged and remote trails of the Arizona Strip, I had the unforgettable chance to come face-to-face with some of the desert’s most iconic residents—the Saguaro Cactus (Carnegiea gigantea). These towering green giants are not just […]