4WD Road Trips by DesertUSA DesertUSA took some fun road trips in 2009. In case you missed any of our trips, we are listing our favorite 4WD routes in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and Joshua Tree National Park. Anza-Borrego Trips Arroyo Tapiado Mud Caves The mud caves are located in the southwestern portion of the […]
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Gem and Mineral Show In Quartzsite It is now January and time to head to Quartzsite, AZ to attend the rock and mineral shows. RV’s come to Quartzsite in droves during this time of year. Many visitors stay for several days and others for one or two months. In addition to the rock and mineral
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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
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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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The Misadventures of Mitch Kumstein Series (The dog that blogs) Wovoka and the The Ghost Dance One August, I decided to take a little time off and road trip from Las Vegas ta the Black Rock desert of Northern Nevada, where every year on Labor Day weekend, they used to fire up the Burnin’ Man
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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
Now Where’d That Mule Go? The Misadventures of Mitch Kumstein (the dog who blogs) Did ya ever wonder how much that 1968 Camaro ya drove around and abused as a kid is worth today? Or why ya attached a rookie Henry Aaron card to yur rear spokes just ta hear that cool noise? Don’t we
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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
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October Activities – Coachella Valley Palm Springs, CA, La Quinta, CA and Palm Desert, CA If you are planning a trip to or if you live in the Coachella Valle area, there are a few fun things to do during the month of October. We’ve included a few Halloween activities, farmer’s markets, festivals and fairs.
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Día de los Muertos Celebration October 31 to November 6, 2009 Saturday and Sunday / October 31 and November 1 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Festival included with Garden admission Come to the Garden for Día de los Muertos, a colorful Mexican tradition that honors and celebrates departed loved ones in a festival setting. Enjoy
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