Archive for March, 2007
Mar
2007
Lost In Ocotillo Wells — Or “Honest, Wendy it’ll wash off”
March 28th, 2007 at 06:18 am by admin in AdventuresThe Plan
The original plan for our first adventure in the new jeep was to be a calm, non-eventful trip to the Pumpkin Patch in Ocotillo Wells Off Road Vehicle Park. This area was the Wedeking haunt for all the years we were growing up as kids. It’s nearly impossible to get lost in Ocotillo and while it would be bad, we could walk back from any breakdowns or serious issues. Read the rest of this entry »
Mar
2007
We finally did it!! After talking about it for a year we went out and got a jeep for Wendy. This is her daily driver (gets her to and from work) and doubles as our off road toy on the weekends. Read the rest of this entry »
Mar
2007
Geology of Anza-Borrego: Edge of Creation
March 6th, 2007 at 03:41 am by admin in BooksA fascinating introduction to one of the most active seismic regions in North America where new earth crust is created as the Baja peninsula (and Borrego) splits from the mainland. Eight field trips journey through deep time in the desert, illustrating major themes of earth science. Numerous maps, photos, and diagrams lend understanding to the exciting story. Read the rest of this entry »
Mar
2007
California Trails - South Coast Region
March 6th, 2007 at 03:35 am by admin in BooksThis handy 6×9 guidebook is a new, full color volume that navigates 893 miles of backcountry trails in southwestern California, near of Los Angeles, San Bernardino, San Diego, Salton Sea, Read the rest of this entry »