52 Hike Challenge of 2022

Happy New Year!! This year I’m participating in the 52 Hike Challenge! The goal of 52 Hike Challenge is to “challenge where you will gain physical fitness, mental well-being, make new friends, explore new places, and connect with family, friends…

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One Day In Joshua Tree

In March we packed the truck and headed for one day in Joshua Tree. Arriving around midnight, we found a place to camp in our rooftop tent for the first time at a crowded Bureau of Land Management (BLM) campsite.…