Just a bit south of Lone Pine, California is the turn off for HWY 136/HWY 190 East, which is one of the primary access points to get into Death Valley National Park. The beginning of a wonderful adventure, for sure, but make sure you have a maintained vehicle and lots of drinkable water. They don’t… Continue reading Gateway to Death Valley
Category: nature
The Deer Own The Land
Somewhere on California US 395 just south of Tom’s Place there is a roadside pull out area with a spectacular view of Owens Valley and the Sierra Nevada mountains around Mammoth Mountain. I found someone had tagged one of the signs with “The Deer Own The Land” and thought it was worth sharing. April 24,… Continue reading The Deer Own The Land
Kit Carson and horse
Carson City is the capital of Nevada and takes its name from mountain man and adventurer Kit Carson. He passed thru these parts way back in 1843 and 1844 with the John Fremont expedition. This terrific statue sits in a lovely courtyard in front of the Nevada Supreme Court in downtown Carson City. Photo taken… Continue reading Kit Carson and horse