Kim Kim

Desert Birding at Big Morongo Canyon Preserve

On our way out to camp in Joshua Tree, we made a quick stop to hike around the Big Morongo Canyon Preserve and see if any fall migration birds were hanging out in the area. It’s clear this is a “birder’s park”, so we’ll definitely be returning to see what else we can see here!

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Andrea Andrea

Let's Sell Some Gear to KEH Camera!

Selling camera gear has never been easier - use an instant online quote system or even schedule an online video chat with an expert - KEH Camera makes it so easy to get some quick cash, or to get value towards upgraded gear! Check them out today and see what you can get for that gear that is sitting around collecting dust!

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Andrea Andrea

Exploring the South Rim of the Grand Canyon

There is so much to see along the South Rim at the Grand Canyon. The park has roads that run from the east at Desert View to the west at Hermit’s Rest and there is a lot to see in between. We did our best to see most of it!

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Kim Kim

Hiking the South Kaibab Trail to Cedar Ridge at the Grand Canyon

As soon as we started planning our trip to the Grand Canyon, we started researching hiking down into it! We decided to hike the South Kaibab Trail to Cedar Ridge, and we were not disappointed. Amazing views, great weather, and some California Condors made this hike feel like the highlight of our whole trip!

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Andrea Andrea

Our First Grand Canyon Adventure: Camping + Amenities

We enjoyed five days at the Grand Canyon and, for a first visit, we got to experience a lot of the park. We had every kind of weather, so that gave us a chance to spend time in the shops and museums, which was really fun. We had a lot of really good weather, that allowed us to hike on Kaibab and Rim Trail. We saw a lot of wildlife, great birds, and stunning sunrise and sunsets! We’ll be back!

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Andrea Andrea

Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve: Amazing Coastal Birding

The Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve is a coastal estuary that covers around 1,300 acres. It features many scenes and habitats for all kinds of wildlife, including open water, mudflats, salt marsh, coastal dunes, seabird nesting islands, riparian, and freshwater marsh.

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