Our 4×4 truck camper was losing traction going up a shale section of road in the Inyo Mountains. Pres had driven us many miles through a steep canyon with breathtaking views of the Sierras across the Owens Valley from where we planned to camp to celebrate our 44th wedding anniversary. Pres tried to back up the truck to find better…
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Wreck in the Inyo Mountains
Losing the freedom of camping
Being under “shelter at home” orders has given me a new perspective on the many freedoms I have taken for granted. It seems like overnight; the world has “closed” its streets, shops, cafes, parks, beaches, and even our public lands. When I do venture out for essentials, the atmosphere is filled with fear behind masked faces. I am in my…
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Holding playing cards hack
Playing a card game is a favorite pastime while camping. Even more time may be spent on this kind of activity during this “shelter at home” season. Many of us have pain or hand fatigue while holding our hand of playing cards. Some folks due to arthritis, or perhaps from a disability. Kid’s small hands can find it hard to…
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Quarantine style camping at The Indians
We took a break from the COVID-19 quarantine at home and boondocked at The Indians in early April. Recent rains turned the hills green and wildflowers were starting their colorful show. We want to do our part to “flatten the curve” while camping by taking extra precautions. This means keeping our travel close to home, sanitizing at the fuel pump…
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Guardian angels in the desert
Pres drove our rig through some sandy washes, around a fallen Joshua tree, and over some narrow, rocky sections with cactus and brush adorning our camper with new desert pinstripes. We were eager to find the mine designated on our map for a turn-out in which to camp to enjoy a special Valentine’s Day dinner. Earlier that day, we had…
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Why 2-way radios are a must when camping
These handheld 2-way radios are rugged, versatile and keep us connected in the backcountry. Often we will find no cell phone reception where we camp and like to use our radios to stay connected. This helps me out when Pres has been gone several hours on a hike and I want to know his ETA or that he is okay….
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Camping near elephant seals
Elephant seals have a rookery near the Piedras Blancas Lighthouse, just south of the Big Sur Wilderness on the Pacific Coast. January is a fantastic time to visit the rookery to watch the newborn pups with their mothers. Massive sized bulls are also active making loud challenges to any encroaching suitors as they protect their harems on the beach. The…
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