We hiked this area on two different days, one day we explored the the Calcite Mine Trail, the next and then hiked the Palm Wash. Another day we hiked the Palm Slots. All were great hikes and quite different from one another. The hike to the old Calcite Mine was
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The Slot Hike – Anza Borrego State Park, California
We had been visiting with Pam and John from OhThePlacesTheyGo and discussed some hiking opportunities specifically The Slot trail. We love slots. Anywhere we can find slots we are there! But going to “The Slot Trail” at Anza Borrego requires driving a sand/dirt road for a few miles which can
Continue readingBorrego Springs Clark Dry Lake – California
Our favorite boondocking spot, Clark Dry Lake, about 7-9 miles east of Borrego Springs, California on the north side of highway S22. Our favorite town to winter in, Borrego Springs. A small town nestled inside the Anza Borrego State Park (the largest state park in California) somewhere between San Diego
Continue readingValley of Fire State Park – Atlatl Campground – Nevada
Campground: Atlatl CampgroundLocation: Valley of Fire State Park – NevadaSite: 33 for 1 night and then moved to site 32 when it became availableCost: $30Services: W/EComments: Our all time favorite place. Tons of beautiful scenery and tons of hiking. It never gets old. Nice large sites with fantastic views. Campground
Continue readingNehalem Bay State Park – Nehalem, Oregon
Campground: Nehalem Bay State Park Location: Nehalem, Oregon Site: B28 Cost: $24 Services: W/E Comments: One of our favorite beach state parks. Right on the beach with lots of empty beach to walk. Just walk over the dunes and there’s the beach. The site was a bit small and they
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Campground: Fort Stevens State Park Location: Astoria, Oregon Site: L46 Cost: $25 Services: FHU Comments: One of our favorite state parks with lots of hiking and biking opportunities along the beach and/or the trails. Lots of military historic information and close access to Astoria. Great views of the mouth of
Continue readingLundbreck Falls Provincial Park – Alberta
Campground: Lundbreck Falls Provincial Park Location: Lundbreck Falls, Alberta Site: 12 Cost: $24 (CAD) Services: E Comments: One of regular campgrounds we stay at, easy access, nice sites, easy in, easy out, nice hiking, great waterfalls within walking distance. On a holiday weekend, either a day before or even the
Continue readingLundbreck Falls Provincial Park – Alberta
Campground: Lundbreck Falls Provincial Park Location: Lundbreck Falls, Alberta Site: 11 Cost: $24 (CAD) Services: E Comments: One of regular campgrounds we stay at, easy access, nice sites, easy in, easy out, nice hiking, great waterfalls within walking distance. Link to Map in “Where We’ve Been”
Continue readingKettle River Recreation Area – Rock Creek, British Columbia
Campground: Kettle River Recreation Area Location: Rock Creek, British Columbia Site: 70 Cost: $21 (CAD) Services: Dry camp Comments: A nice flat wooded large campground with nice big sites. Great hiking around the river as it connects with the Trans Canada Trail. Link to Map in “Where We’ve Been”
Continue readingKekuli Bay Provincial Park – Vernon, British Columbia
Campground: Kekuli Bay Provincial Park Location: Vernon, British Columbia Site: 65 Cost: $36.72 (CAD) Services: Dry camp Comments: Beautiful campground along the shores of Kalamalka Lake just south of Vernon and north of Kelowna with great views. The campground has many large big rig sites with good space but not
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