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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Chasing (2018) fall foliage
The fall season in the Sierra mountains (along HWY 395) starts early in the October to early November. I was monitoring the Mono County website www.monocounty.org for fall color updates and decided to go during the tail end of October. This is ... Continue Reading...
Hiking Mount Rubidoux
My photography buddy Tyler called me and said he got the Shutter finger syndrome and asked whether I had any plans or place in mind to do some sunset photography. I was in the midst of planning a hiking trip to Mount Rubidoux the following week and ... Continue Reading...
Points of Interests
Zabriskie Point
GPS Coordinates: 36.42006, -116.81223 (36°25'12.2"N 116°48'44.0"W) Zabriskie Point is just a short drive from Furnace Creek and is probably one of the best spots in Death Valley and an easy stop en route to Dante’s View. The best time to visit is ... 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
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...
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...