Believe it or not, during the 1950s – 1960s there were 16 Nike Missile Control sights located around Southern California. These were put in place to protect us from any external threats and most are no longer there today. LA-96C was one of these bases and it was preserved by the city and turned into […]
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Blythe Intaglios: Native American Geoglyphs in the California Desert
The Blythe Intaglios are a series of massive figures etched into the ground centuries ago by the Native Americans living in the area. The drawings are called geoglyphs, and the largest of them is over 170 feet in length. While you can experience them from the ground, they are best seen from the air. Here […]
Indio Hills Badlands Hike in the Coachella Valley
The Coachella Valley has some amazing hikes that offer you a glimpse of the otherworldly desert landscape. The hike through the Indio Hills Badlands is one of those as it takes you through a sandy wash and a few slot canyons as you make your way up to an awesome summit with vast views of […]
Giant Rock in Landers: A Massive Boulder with a Unique History
Traveling California has been a fun way for me to connect with all of the crazy and unique history this state has to offer. Places like Salvation Mountain, the center of the world, the Cabazon Dinosaurs, and the tower at Victoria Beach all are a part of what makes California what it is today. I […]
A Cabazon Dinosaurs Christmas in Lights: Santa T-Rex, Christmas Lights & More
Ever since I started doing road trips and exploring California, the Cabazon Dinosaurs have been a roadside attraction I always look forward to seeing. This year is the first that they are doing a Christmas themed event, and since most of the normal Christmas events are canceled this year, Amie and I brought the twins […]