Earthquake Shakes Desert Region Occurred at 10:48 am Pacific Time Dec. 30th, ’09 The magnitude of the earthquake was 5.9 and the epicenter was in Baja California just 22 miles SE of Mexicali. The earthquake was felt in San Diego and throughout the Southern California Desert Region. In Indio, CA the shaking continue for […]
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WildLights Holiday Festival! Sponsored by The H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation and the City of Indian Wells, The Living Desert has opened the yuletide season with a festive light display, featuring more than 750,000 twinkling lights that illuninate the park after dark, turning the desert into a holiday winter wonderland.
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The Misadventures of Mitch Kumstein The dog who blogs “The Great Solar Rip-off” “Most people that know me know I spend a lot of my time hikin’ around Southern Nevada, ‘cuz it takes alota hikin’ to come up with all these misadventures. I’ve lived in Nevada almost my whole life, and it seems like we’re
A little winter weather passed through Indio, CA this past weekend. There were reports of light rain in some areas, but it was mostly just dark clouds and cool wind. This photo was taken on Saturday night, Nov. 28th ’09.
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4WD Trip to The Storm Jade Mine The third time is the charm!By L. Bremner of DesertUSA.com This trip has been a year in the making. Years ago, my dad (Jim) and I tried to get to the Barry Storm Jade Mine twice, but the Black Eagle Road was washed out about 5 or 6
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The Misadventures of Mitch Kumstein Series “Hey, Is That Teddy Roosevelt? A look into Goldfield, NV history Durin’ the mining boom of the early 20th century, Nevada was a crazy place! Towns poppin’ up everywhere. Fortunes won and lost almost overnight. And some of the craziest money-makin’ schemes bein’ hatched to take advantage of all
Boxing, Gold Mines and A Long Bar in Goldfield, NV History Read More »
Thanksgiving Holiday Destinations For Desert Travelers By L. Bremner November marks the national holiday of Thanksgiving. It is a time when we get together with friends and family to be thankful for what we have. It is also a great holiday for outdoor activities in the desert region. The weather is cooler and with the
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Holiday Recipes For Indoor and Outdoor Cooking by DesertRoadTrippin.com I thought it would it would be fun to feature some of our favorite holiday recipes for the month of November. Some recipes are for camping/outdoor cooking and other recipes are designed to be made in the kitchen.
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November Things To Do Palm Springs, Palm Desert and La Quinta, CA If you live in Coachella Valley or if you are planning a trip here in November, please check out some of the fun art walks, art shows, museums, farmer’s markets and fairs. Art Under the Umbrellas – Old Town La Quinta – Saturday
Weekend Getaways and Day Trips By DesertRoadTrippin.com Fall is a season when the leaves change color and the temperatures cool down. It is also a time when we celebrate the fall harvest. Images of apples, pumpkins and autumn leaves float to the surface of our thoughts when we think of the fall harvest. We
Go wine tasting to celebrate the fall harvest. Read More »
