If you are in the Orange County area and looking for some adventure, a hike, and the rare opportunity of seeing a waterfall (only during a rainy season) in this region, Black Star Canyon should be on your list. Black Star Canyon is a remote ... Continue Reading...
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Conway Summit
Conway Summit along HWY 395 is one of those tricky and interesting spots that makes me nervous all the time to stop and pull over. There are a few pull out vista spots along the highway but you have to be careful to do so when in traffic. This ... Continue Reading...
The Orange Building
While driving along HWY 395, I came across this building that caught my attention in a small town named Cartago. I am going to call this The Orange Building. This really is an interesting roadside attraction that would definitely stand out amidst ... Continue Reading...
Points of Interests
U2’s Now Fallen Joshua Tree
GPS Coordinates: 36.330824, -117.745298 (36°19'51.0"N 117°44'43.1"W) The famous Joshua Tree that appears in the U2’s Album cover with the same name is actually not from Joshua Tree National Park. Instead, the picture was taken at HWY 190 on the ... Continue Reading...
Badwater Basin
GPS Coordinates: 36.23125, -116.77695 (36°13'52.5"N 116°46'37.0"W) This is the lowest point in all of the United States, so it is a must visit spot when you are in Death Valley. This is one of the most popular spots in Death Valley so the parking ... Continue Reading...
Tips and Tricks
5 Gears You Need For Astrophotography
Photographing the Milky Way is not as difficult as many think. We were often asked do you really see that many clusters of stars at night? The Answer is YES. The only advice we give is to pick a place where there is minimal to no light pollution ... Continue Reading...
Planning A Trip To Death Valley National Park
Regardless of the time of the year, a visit to the Death Valley National Park could lead to an extreme situation where you find yourself stranded for days. I almost got caught in such a situation, but luckily I managed to get out without any ... Continue Reading...