I-5 IS CLOSED FROM 4 MI NORTH OF THE JCT OF SR 126 /AT LAKE HUGHES ROAD/ (LOS ANGELES CO) TO THE LOS ANGELES/KERN CO LINE /THE GRAPEVINE/ – DUE TO SNOW – MOTORISTS ARE ADVISED TO USE AN ALTERNATE ROUTE I-5 [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA] IS CLOSED FROM THE LOS ANGELES/KERN CO LINE […]
I-5 Closed at the Grapevine due to Snow Read More »
The Cliff Dwellings will be closed until the danger from falling ice above the Dwellings themselves is over. NPS staff will be ESCORTING visitors as far up Cliff Dweller Canyon as the photo view area above the last foot bridge and offering tours at the nearby The Trail To The Past. NO fees will be
Gila Cliff Dwellings Closed due to Ice Hazard Read More »
LAKE GEORGE, Colo. — The 2011 Colorado Classic Ice Fishing Tournament will start with the Grand Slam on Jan. 8, 2011, followed by the South Park Ice Masters on Feb. 5 and ending with Marina March Madness on March 5. The 11 Mile Marina is proud to announce that the Denver Sports Column, Colorado’s Top
Eleven Mile State Park Hosts Ice Fishing Tournaments Read More »
The Associated Press reported April 21, 2010 that, “The 36-page handwritten account of witness testimony given after the shootout that left three men dead in Tombstone had been missing for years…” has been found by court clerks. The document is to be given to the Arizona State Archives. Read the whole story here: https://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5iz_KXXjvP5jD2IOiAp_2ccJ_slAQD9F7D04G0
Original OK Corral Paper Discovered in Bisbee AZ Courthouse Read More »
A Hike Along The Bear Creek Oasis Trail By David Wood Just before Thanksgiving we hiked the Bear Creek Oasis Trail. This is located behind the La Quinta Cove. Depending on what source you look at, its about 8-9 miles round trip. The hike out to the oasis involves winding our way up and along
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The Art Smith Hiking Trail By David Wood I recently took some friends to see some fun scenery around the Art Smith Trail and Dead Indian Canyon. We saw some desert hares running around, and a swarm of bees. I have seen many bighorn in this area. The trailhead is on Hwy 74 (Monterrey ave)
Art Smith Trail and Dead Indian Canyon in Palm Desert Read More »
Desert Denizens is looking for authors interested in posting on this blog, who would like to write about desert related topics, anything from favorite places to animal topics or subjects such as energy or water issues. What’s your take? What’s on your mind? If you are interested, please contact Jim.
The La Quinta cove trails, July 2008, we saw a bighorn looking down and watching us hike past.
Bighorn Sheep Video! Read More »
Even in the middle of Summer, many people hike at the top of the La Quinta Cove, usually starting about sunrise. It doesn’t get too hot until 10am, at least that is when I would be off the trail! I usually like to start about 5:30-6:00am, and am done by 9:00am at the latest.
La Quinta Cove Hiking Read More »
DesertUSA.com is developing a new blog that will showcase a variety of columnist writing on a variety of subjects. The newest blogger, David J. Wood, is an avid desert hiker. He will be blogging about his hikes and experiences in the desert regions. David lives in the Coachella Valley area and many of his hikes
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