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Re: The Mojave

distancer500 — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:59:32 -0000

I used to live in the area and these are my favorite places as well. There are many many great weekend naturalist courses offered through the Desert Institute with the Joshua Tree National Park Association (www.joshuatree.org)

Re: The Mojave

The Hike Guy — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:06:16 -0000

Thanks, Bob!

Fine particles of sand - as fine as baking powder - has gathered in the tube. Walking through it easily kicks up the sand into the air, especially to get into place for a timed self portrait. :)

Re: The Mojave

rgrandall — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 21:50:53 -0000

Love the lava tube shot -- it's like 'Beam my up, scotty...' and the heroic pose is just right too.

BTW, was the dust in the air like that or did you 'supplement' it?

Re: The Mojave

Daria — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 13:57:52 -0000

I love it out there, too. So unique and special. If you are looking for a hike around LA, I just went to O'Melveny in Granada Hills http://www.lamountains.com/... and the trails are newly cleared and looking really good, even though the area suffered from a bad fire last fall. It's a great local spot.

Re: The Mojave

The Hike Guy — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 02:37:33 -0000

Thanks for the ideas, Jim. Funny enough, Peru & Bolivia are top on my list right now. I was there in 2004 and I think it's time for a trip back!

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jimstek — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 01:01:28 -0000

Go for New Zealand! Airfare is $900, but you aren't going anywhere good on $500. Put the extra $400 on the Visa and pay it when you get home!

Runner up: check the weather for Peru that time of year - should be a cheapish flight from LAX.

Re: The Mojave

Dadz — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:14:21 -0000

What a great photo of you in the lave tube. I've never had the chance to visit that part of the country. Wyoming and Eastern Montana are sparse, but nothing like Mohave and Death Valley. Thanks for sharing.

Re: The Mojave

Ingunn — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:43:31 -0000

That photo of you in the lava tube is amazing!

I've fallen in love with the red rock desert of Utah and Arizona, but haven't had a chance to explore the Mojave yet - another thing to add to my life list. L\Definitely looking forward to seeing more photos.