Our next destination was Ajo, AZ to visit the Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument which is named after the organ pipe cactus that grow there. Another thing about the Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument is it runs right up to the Mexico border. We decided to hike Estes Canyon Trail including the switchbacks to the top of Bull Pasture Trail to get great views to the north and south.
Read MoreFour recommended stops heading East on I-8 leaving San Diego, CA. Two great Harvest Hosts, one with animals, and one amazing dispersed camping area with beautiful desert sunsets.
Read MoreWe did a few hikes during the day, and the highlight was definitely The Slot. Planning a trip to Anza-Borrego? You don’t want to miss The Slot. Wondering which route to take? Check out our recommended RV route through the mountains back to San Diego.
Read MoreWe recommend camping at Joshua Tree Lake RV & Campground which is 35 minutes from hiking trails inside Joshua Tree National Park, and Chiriaco Summit Dry Camp Area for boondocking only about an hour away.
Read MoreThe views from the Hole-in-the-Wall campground in the Mojave National Preserve were beautiful! We ended up staying two extra nights because we loved it. We highly recommend this campground, just remember do not follow Google maps! You want to enter the campground from the South off I-40.
Read MoreDante’s View is worth the drive. At 5,475 feet it provides amazing panoramic views in just about every direction. Do the short hike out on the first ridge for spectacular views, especially at sunrise or sunset. Take on the crazy eight miles of Dante’s Ridge if you have the time and love challenging hikes!
Read MoreThe day’s adventure included the Mosaic Canyon hike with some rock scrambling, viewing the Mesquite Flat Dunes, checking out what is left of the old Keane Wonder Mill and Mine, a short walk along the Salt Creek Interpretative Trail, which was my favorite part of the day as we got to see pupfish swimming in the creek, and finishing the day learning about the "White Gold of the Desert," Borax.
Read MoreWhen you hear the name, all you think is “it gets really hot” but that’s not the case if you visit in March. We share things to do in Death Valley including hiking and rock scrambling in Desolation Canyon, walking at the lowest point in North America at Badwater Basin, and driving the scenic Artists Drive to check out the colorful hills.
Read MoreI knew nothing about this National Park and it turned out to be a gem, especially this time of year (late winter). Don’t let the narrow roads stop you from bringing your RV to Pinnacles. We loved being able to camp inside the park. The hiking trails, condors, and caves are worth the drive.
Read MoreBack on the road again! Our first stop was to take our Jeep to Hollister Hills SVRA which offers off-roading trails for horses, OHV, and 4x4 vehicles on 6,800 acres along with camping.
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