ROCKS, RIDGES, AND REMOTENESS: THE SWEETWATER MOUNTAINS TRAIL EXPERIENCE
Unique, Beautiful, Sweetwater Mountains of Eastern California By Del Albright (first written in 2004) Sunrise seems like a slow process when you’re watching from 11,000 feet in elevation on a cold morning. The mountains were still beautiful, reflecting the last glimmer of moonlight. We could feel the bite of the predawn chill on our ears […]
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 […]