I was binge watching the Pioneer Woman and saw her make Sausage, Kale & Potato Soup. Although I don't typically use her recipes, this one...

We picked up Ichiban Sushi, located at 2641 Oswell Street in Bakersfield, for dinner. Rainbow Roll (California roll inside; tuna, salmon,...

Before returning our RV to the Cruise America location in Bakersfield, we spent a night at the Orange Grove RV Park. As the name implies,...

Our last stop in Death Valley was Father Crowley Vista Point, west of Panamint Spring on Hwy 190. It's a winding road. There is a large...

We packed up and left Death Valley the next day. Before leaving, we stopped to visit Panamint Springs and Darwin Falls. There is an...

Returning to Furnace Creek, we stopped at Natural Bridge for our last hike of the day. It was an easy one. The turnoff to Natural Bridge...

One of my favorite hikes in Death Valley is Sidewinder Canyon. There are 3 slot canyons to explore and the 3rd is very impressive. The...

Badwater Basin, at 282 feet below sea level, is the lowest point in North America. It is located 17 miles south of Furnace Creek, on...

The next day's exploration started at Devils Golf Course, located off Badlands Road, just south of Artists Drive. It's an immense area of...

We ended the day with Artists Drive & Artists Palette. It's a 9 mile scenic drive one way (from south to north). The lighting is best in...

After Dante's View, we drove back to Badwater Road and continued beyond Golden Canyon to Desolation Canyon. Desolation Canyon details:...

Our next stop was Dante's View. Continue on Hwy 190 and make a right turn on Dante's View Road. Continue for 13.2 miles. The road is...

After leaving Zabriskie Point, we drove through Twenty Mule Team Canyon. It's a 2.5 mile, one-way dirt road through colorful badlands....

From Zabriskie Point, you can do the Badlands Loop. You can continue to Gower Gulch and Golden Canyon for a 6.8 mile loop. Add Red...

The next morning, we drove to Zabriskie Point. Park in the large lot and walk 0.25 miles and 60 feet elevation gain up a paved path to...

The historic Inn at Death Valley is the crown jewel of Death Valley. Operating since 1927, it has been the lodging of choice for many...

Golden Canyon is the most popular hike in Death Valley. Golden Canyon, Red Cathedral and Gower Gulch detail: Loop Distance: 5.3 miles...

After 2 nights at Stovepipe Wells, we moved to the Sunset Campground near Furnace Creek. This gave us easier access to the hikes at the...

Be sure to stop at the Furnace Creek Visitor Center. There is a temperature gauge outside. In mid January, it was a pleasant 72 degrees....

The Harmony Borax Works is an ADA-accessible loop around a mining site where 20-Mule Team wagons began their 165-mile journey to the...