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The 10 Best Ghost Towns in California: Boom, Bust and a Lotta Dust

01/21/2021 by Carol Guttery Leave a Comment

Ghost town of Bodie: Swazey Hotel building ruin

Get inspired to learn about California’s gold rush and mining history by visiting these 10 best ghost towns in California. Learn what made them boom and then bust.

Find the Hottest California Street Art in These 10 Cities

01/19/2021 by Carol Guttery 6 Comments

Sacramento mural by Shepard Fairey

Learn why California street art culture is so hot right now and find 10 cool towns, cities and offbeat spots for exploring it. Get links to specific guides and mural maps.

8 Offbeat & Artsy Things to do in Joshua Tree Town

12/22/2020 by Carol Guttery Leave a Comment

Joshua Tree Noah Purafoy sculpture museum- wood shed and bike

These cool things to do in Joshua Tree, California will help you find the town’s artistic side. Get a full guide for what to see and how to find it.

Top 10 Hippie Towns in California: Boho, Counter Culture and Cool

12/16/2020 by Carol Guttery 6 Comments

Hippie towns in California green vintage van

Go boho with this guide to 10 groovy hippie towns in California. Figure out where to go for an artsy, counter-culture weekend getaway.

How to Do Death Valley from Las Vegas: Route Map & 9 Stops

12/11/2020 by Carol Guttery Leave a Comment

Death Valley from Las Vegas Zabriskie Point

This guide for how to do Death Valley from Las Vegas will help you plan the most efficient route with 9 key stops at top spots in the park.

Tranquil & Retro Joshua Tree Glamping: 13 Cool Airstreams, Trailers and Tents

12/06/2020 by Carol Guttery Leave a Comment

Joshua Tree glamping magical airstream at night

Rent one of these cool Joshua Tree glamping spots for a magical stay in the desert. Find retro airstreams, romantic tents and funky trailers with fab views.

10 Cool Facts About Death Valley National Park

12/01/2020 by Carol Guttery 8 Comments

Death valley facts Zabriskie Point

Know before you go with these 10 fun Death Valley National Park facts.

Complete California State Parks List with Map & Travel Tips

11/25/2020 by Carol Guttery Leave a Comment

California state-parks Prarie Redwoods State Park. Redwood Forest

Your complete list of California State Parks, sorted by region and county with park planning tips and resources.

13 Joshua Tree Cabin Rentals: Cute, Quirky and Colorful

11/23/2020 by Carol Guttery Leave a Comment

Joshua Tree cabins La Luna Exterior

Rent one of these cute and quirky Joshua Tree cabins for a magical stay in the desert. Find rustic historic cabins, yurts, a-frames and geodesic domes with fab views.

10 Cool Facts About Joshua Tree National Park

11/18/2020 by Carol Guttery 1 Comment

Joshua Tree National Park facts: tree and rock landscape

Know before you go with these 10 fun Joshua Tree National Park facts.

What to Do in Joshua Tree, National Park (in One Action-Packed Day)

01/07/2020 by Carol Guttery 3 Comments

Joshua tree landscape with blue sky and rocks

Figure out what to do in Joshua Tree with this insanely thorough guide. Find things to do, tips and an suggestions for how to spend a day in the park

Finding Slab City, California’s Pioneer Spirit with a Counter Culture Twist

12/26/2019 by Carol Guttery 1 Comment

Salvation Mountain in Slab City, CA- sculpture with car

Slab City California is an off the grid community with a gritty determined streak. Learn more about the people who live there and how to explore it.

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