The winner for our “Ghost Towns of Death Valley” DVD is, drum roll please……. Tammy Gillett! Tammy exclaimed, “I am delighted to win the DVD and I plan to watch it tonight!” She just recently subscribed and has been, “enjoying reading the camping stories.” She is pictured here with her dog buddy, Kate. Tammy loves to camp, kayak and hike….
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After 40 years of tent and tailgate camping, we decided adding more creature comforts would make the time spent in the backcountry even more enjoyable. Therefore after much research, we decided to buy a used Alaskan Camper mounted on a 4×4 one-ton pickup truck with a utility bed. Why an Alaskan? We like the telescoping feature to raise and lower…
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UPDATE March 2022: Nacimiento Fergusson Rd. is closed to through traffic between Highway 1 at the coast and Fort Hunter Liggett due to severe damage to the area. Campgrounds and dispersed camping are closed per Forest Order due to the Dolan Fire. Be sure to check the US Forestry website for updates. Large fines are imposed for camping in closed…
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The desert mountain ranges going into Death Valley contain many canyons where old mine shafts, cabins, mill sites and various ghost towns of past mining operations lay silent to be discovered by the exploring traveler. One such place of interest is the Minnietta cabin and mine in the Argus range. The well-maintained cabin is one of the many mining shacks…
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Answering the call of nature is an integral part of wilderness camping and requires some heightened awareness of your surroundings. We dig a hole designated for this purpose when we camp choosing an area free of cactus or prickly plants, anthills, rattlesnake hideouts, and stay careful never to pollute a watercourse. As we have gotten older we have purchased a…
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This summer 11 miles of Highway 1 was cut off to the rest of the world and only accessible via the long, windy route of Nacimiento Fergusson Rd. that takes us through the Fort Hunter Liggett military base. Either end of this section of highway was cut off after storms brought long-needed rains following a drought and terrible wildfires in…
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Part of the fun of planning your trip is getting out a good map and choosing where you want to explore. Guide books are very helpful in deciding where to drive and camp. Just be aware that back roads and campsites can change dramatically due to the harsh elements. Just because there is a route on the map, doesn’t mean…
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