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Joshua Trees Sunset

We drove hours from Death Valley National Park to Joshua Trees NP in time to catch the last couple of hours of sun. On our way back to…

Anna’s Hummingbird

On our visit to Pinnacles National Park we stayed at a wonderful B&B just outside the West entrance to the park.  We had a patio that was surrounded…

Mission San Rafael

Mission San Rafael Arcángel on a beautiful California day.I like the framing of this image with the bell tower of the Mission between two (different height) Palm trees….

Joshua Trees Afternoon

“Any day that you can watch the sunset is a great day.” – Anonymous Captured this photo on our first day in Joshua Trees National Park. We drove…

Tiny World

I have been experimenting with images created by the Insta360 camera. I like that you can make creative choices after you capture a photo in the software. Here’s…

Hidden Valley Trail

One of my favorite hikes in Joshua Trees National Park – the Hidden Valley Nature Trail.  It’s a one-mile loop that allows you to experience the variety of…

California Condor

Last weekend visiting Pinnacles National Park we were treated to the sights of California Condors flying above the park. These majestic creatures have a wingspan between 10-12 feet…

Joshua Tree Lunch

After hiking the Hidden Valley Trail in Joshua Tree National Park we stopped for a picnic lunch. Grateful to the Park service who provided this table with such…

Balconies Trail

“In every walk with Nature one receives far more than he seeks.” – John Muir Our third National Park in a week and it did not disappoint. We…

Pine Marten

“Time spent amongst trees is never wasted time.” –Katrina Mayer While hiking in Custer State Park, South Dakota we say rustling in the trees. We stopped and after…