After our ride the other day we changed into regular clothes and shoes and hiked around the Founders Grove in the Redwoods. The Founders Grove is dedicated to the founders of the Save-the-Redwoods League. In 1917, several prominent men...
Lewis Creek National Scenic Trail Hike
The weather was a bit dicey looking so we decided to go for a quick hike in the trees. Lewis Creek National Scenic Trail is just north of Oakhurst outside the south entrance of Yosemite National Park. We planned...
Yosemite National Park Part Two
Here we go, part two of our trip to Yosemite National Park. Check out part 1 here. Mist Trail Next we rode from Mirror Lake over to the start of the Mist Trail and locked our bikes up for...
Yosemite Part One
This was Derek’s first trip to Yosemite! Luckily it’s early season so it wasn’t very busy…not like you hear about in the summer season. We had zero wait time at the South entrance gate…just drove right in. Phew. First...
Isabella Peak Hike
The hike up Isabella Peak in Lake Isabella, CA is short and sweet. We stopped and knocked it out on our way to the Kern River Brewing Company to sample beers. The hike is across the lake from where...
Mosaic Canyon Hike
Short and sweet, this hike out into Mosaic Canyon by Stovepipe Wells in Death Valley is a favorite. I hiked it before but the road to it was closed so I had to hike there and back which made...
Fall Canyon Hike
Fall Canyon hike in Death Valley National Park is a doozy. It’s pretty remote, located in the far northern section of the park. While the parking lot can be busy because it shares with the Titus Canyon parking area,...
Red Rock Canyon Hike
The mountains above Vegas got a quick snowfall that really highlighted the colors and textures in the canyons. We hiked a challenging loop out into Red Rock Canyon State Park. This loop is not maintained and dives directly into...
China Ranch Date Farm
Tecopah, CA is a tiny place in the middle of nothing. It’s claim to fame is the China Ranch Date Farm. According to available sources, a Chinese man named either Quon Sing or Ah Foo came to this canyon after many...
Middle Oak Creek Hike
Winter boondocking is all about stalling out in warmer areas and chasing sun. We run off solar so it’s important to have sun! After consulting weather apps we made a decision. Two weeks outside Vegas lets us get some...