When friends suggest a mule-supported camping trip to explore the over 2000-year-old cave paintings in the isolated, sparsely populated region of Baja’s Sierra de San Francisco, we have just one question. When? Disclosure: This post contains Affiliate links. Let … [Read more...] about Baja’s Cave Paintings: An Overview
Exploring Yosemite & Its Pioneer Past
Wawona means "Big Tree." It is also the gateway to Yosemite National Park from the south. In the late 1800s, Wawona was Yosemite's largest stagecoach stop. Today, most people zip by on their way to see Half Dome and Yosemite Valley - but there's plenty of history behind the rocks … [Read more...] about Exploring Yosemite & Its Pioneer Past
Mountain Meadows
Some places pull you in because of their beauty; others grab your heart because of the sheer magnitude of the story they hold. Mountain Meadows, Utah is one of those places. Mountain Meadows may not not be one of the most stunning of settings in Utah - one of dozens of sparse, … [Read more...] about Mountain Meadows
Canyons of the Ancients National Monument | Colorado
Canyons of the Ancients National Monument is an archaeologically rich area tucked in the southwestern corner of Colorado. Check it out for your next RV travel and/or hiking adventure base when actively searching for the past. Post updated May 21, 2023 Disclosure: This … [Read more...] about Canyons of the Ancients National Monument | Colorado
Pipe Spring National Monument
Travelling from St. George, Utah to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, Arizona, we were looking for a place to pull over to make lunch when we saw a sign for Pipe Spring National Monument. Washrooms and maybe a picnic table – perfect! We didn’t know anything about the site, but … [Read more...] about Pipe Spring National Monument