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    <title>December 11, 2025 — White Cross World War I Memorial, Nipton, California</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[The first night in the camper shell! I drove up to Nipton, CA and camped out right next to [White Cross World War I Memorial](https://maps.app.goo.gl/q6prwbHUXk6rEk8L7). The spot was perfect for my first time, plenty of free camping spots and some great trails nearby.]]></description>
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    <title>December 13, 2025 — Hole-in-the-Wall Campground, Essex, California</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Second outing was definitely lazier in the setup. After getting cleaned out by Vegas, I drove up to Essex, CA and camped out near [Hole in the Wall Campground](https://maps.app.goo.gl/atCuCDzLRG7YN7HE8). By the time I got there, I was cooked so I just laid in my sleeping bag and used my sweatshirts as a pillow.]]></description>
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    <title>January 1, 2026 — Pinnacle Road, Trona, California</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Happy New Year! Drove out 3 hours around sunset to Trona Pinnacles. I should have left a wee bit earlier as it was tough to navigate in the dark. I stopped about 5 miles short on a random dirt road off of Pinnacle Road. My truck felt the effect of the rain on the dirt roads these past couple weeks.
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    <title>January 2, 2026 — Trona and Ridgecrest, California</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Oh boy. Buckle up for this one. Woke up at 6 am because I was worrying about the mud pit I had driven through the night before. I wanted to just get through it as early as possible in case anything went wrong. And in fact, everything went wrong. I tried to be sneaky and cut around the water that I barely made it through the night before and ended up getting stuck in a mud pit. I did everything you aren't supposed to do when you're in mud. I floored it in drive, floored it in reverse, turned my tires every which way. After I had dug myself deeper in the mud pit, I found some wood left by others who had also gotten stuck but were able to get out. I tried shimmying those under my tires and giving it another go. Did it work? Absolutely not.]]></description>
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    <title>January 3, 2026 — Death Valley National Park, California</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Today was the big hiking day. First hike of the day was [Mosaic Canyon](https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/mosaic-canyon-trail). Very beautiful, like being on the moon with the black gravel. Second hike was [Golden Canyon](https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/golden-canyon-trail-and-badlands-loop-to-zabriskie-point). This one was the bee's knees. Rock slabs were incredible. The last hike of the day was the [Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes](https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/mesquite-flat-sand-dunes-trail) right before sunset.
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    <title>January 4, 2026 — Badwater Road, Death Valley National Park, California</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Wrapped up the trip with a drive down Badwater Road to see [Badwater Basin](https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/badwater-basin-salt-flats-trail), Lake Manly, and [Artist's Palette](https://www.alltrails.com/explore/poi/us/california/death-valley/artists-palette).
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    <title>May 8, 2026 — Joshua Tree National Park, California</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[The second NP I hit this year was Joshua Tree. I went into the park immediately and did the [Hidden Valley loop](https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/hidden-valley--3). A nice time scrambling around on some of the rock formations.]]></description>
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    <title>May 9, 2026 — Joshua Tree National Park, California</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[The next day we went into the park and did the [Chasm of Doom](https://spearheadadventure.com/joshua-tree-chasm-of-doom) trail near [Hidden Valley trailhead](https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/hidden-valley--3). To say I had a tough time finding the entrance was an understatement, I lead us into multiple crevices that just dead ended. Even now, after doing the hike, there is no shot I could even point anyone within 50 yards of the entrance. But luckily some hikers who were also looking for some doom decided to take the lead after watching us walk in circles for 30 minutes. The hike was epic, more climbing and scrambling than an actual hike. The coffin piece was definitely the scariest part (with a name like that who would've thought). You essentially fit yourself through a one foot high slab for about six feet which eventually leads you to a spot where you can stand up in darkness. I only had two breakfast tacos that morning so I was able to slide on through. The rest of the hike is more climbing up rocks, going through tight crevices, and beautiful views of Hidden Valley. Would highly recommend. Joshua tree has definitely been my favorite so far. Camping alone is fun but being with your pals makes it better. The scrambling out there is also unbelievable, it's truly an adult playground. You see a rock and just start climbing it, can't do that everywhere.]]></description>
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    <title>May 17, 2026 — Lassen Volcanic National Park, California</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Drove up to Lassen to begin the big trip! This trip I was going to hit the 2 most northern parks from me, Redwoods and Lassen Volcanic. Once I got there, I went into the park and checked out Sulfur works. It didn't do much for me, a bit smelly for my liking. The surrounding area was beautiful though. Unfortunately the main highway through the park was closed to cars which made exploring the greater part a bit more manual than I had expected.]]></description>
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    <title>May 18, 2026 — Lassen Volcanic National Park, California</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[I began the day with the most mediocre dehydrated meal I think I've ever had. I'm rereading my journal from that day and I wrote more about this meal than I wrote about all the other things I did that day so it's worth highlighting. I think it was referred to as granola and berries. The directions said to add some warm water and dig in. I guess I was anticipating a more oatmeal taste to it? Idk, it disturbed me to my core. Probably could've just been the fact that it was dehydrated milk that threw me through a loop. Regardless, I was able to percolate my own coffee successfully so that made up for it.]]></description>
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    <title>May 19, 2026 — Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, California</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Driving from Lassen took about 6 hours, I took the way through Oregon just to say I went to Oregon. I got there earlier than my campsite reservation so I headed over to Stout Grove. From there I hiked up to Grove of the Titans, walking on Howland hill road. The road was an appetizer to the unreal size of these trees, getting to drive through and walk the road was a good precursor to what was in store. ]]></description>
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    <title>May 20, 2026 — Prairie Creek Redwoods &amp; Redwood National Park, California</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Big day. Made oatmeal and coffee in the morning and drove down the 101. The NP ranger gave me a lot of great recommendations so I tried doing as many as possible. I started by checking out Crescent Beach Overlook and then took Newton Scenic Parkway to James Irvine Trailhead over in Prairie Creek.]]></description>
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    <title>May 21, 2026 — Humboldt Redwoods State Park, California</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[I began my departure from Redwoods by taking the scenic route. On my way down, I stopped by for one more hike at [Ten Taypo–Hope Creek Loop](https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/ten-taypo-hope-creek-loop-trail) off of Newton Scenic Parkway. Easy hike, nobody around, really beautiful and a nice sendoff to wrap up this adventure.]]></description>
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    <title>June 25, 2026 — Sequoia and Kings National Parks, California</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[The drive in was picture perfect
First hike was [Moro Rock](https://www.nps.gov/seki/planyourvisit/moro-rock.htm). Super steep but very short , great views of the mountains.]]></description>
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    <title>June 26, 2026 — Kings Canyon, Sequoia and Kings National Parks, California</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[[Mist falls](https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/mist-falls-trail)!!! Unbelievable viewpoints of kings canyon and the waterfall was mesmerizing. 8 miles out and back but pretty tame for an unreal waterfall. The drive in was wonderful too, basically takes you things the whole park. Lots of backpackers on the trail too so definitely would love to explore that again.]]></description>
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    <title>June 27, 2026 — Sequoia and Kings National Parks, California</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Big hike this morning. [Pear Lake](https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/the-lakes-trail-to-pear-lake) in Sequoia. 13 miles, 3K elevation. The first 3 miles accounted for 2K of the elevation but after that, it was pretty smooth sailing. It was lakes and marmots galore. After the initial jump, you walk along the heather and emerald lakes and after a bit of a climb, you get spit out by Pear lake. Pear lake was spectacular. A beautiful lake enclosed in massive peaks. Marmots running buck wild. Super secluded as well, a great spot to stop and relax. Hike back down i took watchtower trail which takes you cliff side with incredible views.]]></description>
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    <title>August 22, 2026 — Pinnacles National Park, California</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Hot as hell out there. It was a family affair this trip!  Had my family, my uncle, and my aunt all out for this one. Not as hike centric as usual due to the heat. We started the morning with a 6 mile route through the [balconies and caves](https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/balconies-cave-and-cliffs-loop). After that, the sun beat our asses, I probably should've adhered to the]]></description>
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    <title>September 10, 2026 — Yosemite National Park, California</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Drove up to Yosemite Southgate hotel on Wednesday and woke up bright and early to the park. Started the trip off with [Glacier Point](https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/glacierpoint.htm) to [Sentinel Dome](https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/sentinel-dome-trail) to [Taft Point](https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/taft-point-and-the-fissures-trail). Views of Half Dome and El Cap really smack you in the face with how gigantic these mountains are and make you ask yourself “how is it humanly possible for someone to climb that?”. It was a great way of getting the views of the size of these behemoths before going into the valley. It ended up being around a 7 mile trip, not terribly crowded. Stayed up in Upper Pines tonight and was able to enjoy the little river that was running next to the campsite.
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    <title>September 11, 2026 — Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park, California</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[[Vernal and Nevada Falls](https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/mist-trail-to-vernal-and-nevada-falls) was the hike for the day. Really really busy which makes sense as the waterfalls are a sight to see. They were some of the few waterfalls actually running since the snowfall this year was pretty weak.]]></description>
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    <title>September 12, 2026 — Tioga Road, Yosemite National Park, California</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[The big hike today! After 2 failed Half Dome lotteries, we decided to do [Clouds Rest](https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/clouds-rest-trail). About 13 miles, 3K elevation. All day hike but the views and the lakes were worth it. The “scramble” was very overhyped but the view was not. You can scramble on the sides that are legit cliff drop-offs straight into the valley but they aren’t as sketchy as that sounds. You can also just walk down the middle if pretending to be Alex Honnold isn’t your cup of tea. We had parked near the parking lot of the [Sunrise Lakes Trailhead](https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/sunrise-lakes-trail) so on the way back we walked another tenth of a mile to [Tenaya Lake](https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/tenaya-lake-trail--4). Definitely a must do. You finish a grueling 13 miles and then you treat yourself to a nice dip in a lake that is so beautiful it looks fake. Plus it makes the walk back less agonizing knowing that you’re walking to a gorgeous lake instead of a car that’s been baking in the sun for 4 hours.]]></description>
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    <title>September 13, 2026 — Tunnel View, Yosemite National Park, California</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[On the way home, we did one final stop right outside the tunnel to get one last view of the valley. It does make sense why people rank it the best NP, it’s gorgeous. We didn’t get the great flowing waterfalls but that’s just another reason to come back. It really is a place everyone should visit at least once in their lives. My only complaint is the Half Dome lottery, I’m convinced it’s fake. There is just no shot in hell that anyone has ever gotten to do Half Dome from the lottery on a Friday or Saturday. I’d be a lot more up in arms about the 10-dollar fee if it wasn’t going to NPS so at least my donation is going to a good cause. Nonetheless, if you show me a person that won the Half Dome lottery on a weekend then you’re showing me a liar.
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