Monthly Archives: December 2014

Joshua Tree Hike

Posted on December 21, 2014 by Neil

A short 45 minute drive to Joshua Tree, CA left me time to enjoy the $4.99 Breakfast Special at the Joshua Tree Saloon before meeting up with my hiking companions at the Joshua Tree National Park Visitors Center. In the … Continue reading →

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Old Dale Mining District

Posted on December 17, 2014 by Neil

A few days ago our realtor Eric Meeks, (who, with his wife and fellow realtor Tracy Wrubeleski, helped us find our home in the desert) invited us to accompany him in touring some old mine sites out in the desert. … Continue reading →

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Wild Lights

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Neil

One of the many highlights our our first Christmas season in the desert was a visit last night to view the Wild Lights display at The Living Desert in Palm Desert.  It was almost surreal to walk around in a … Continue reading →

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Calcite Mine and Slots Hike

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Neil

Today I met up with a group to hike up to a calcite mine and through some slot canyons west of the Salton Sea on the edge of the Anza Borrego Desert State Park.  The hike was led by Dave … Continue reading →

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Visit to Joshua Tree NP

Posted on December 9, 2014 by Neil

After a great morning bike ride, with a coffee stop in La Quinta Village, it seemed like a good afternoon for a return trip to Joshua Tree National Park. It was an easy 30 minute drive to the Cottonwood Springs … Continue reading →

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