Have you ever been driving down a desolate road and wondered where it goes? It winds its way off into the distance of empty rolling hills. The tarmac ends, a dirt track cuts through the middle, and there are no signs of life or vehicles. These roads excite us because treasures are awaiting, like Belmont Ghost Town. Neither one of…
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High up in the Eastern Sierra Mountain Range, near the shadow of Mt Whitney, camouflaged in the ridge, there lies an abandoned Ashram. Also known as the Monastery, Stone House or Ashrama, this 1930s stone building, hidden from view, was once a mountaintop pilgrimage. People still trek to this beautiful structure today in pursuit of spiritual guidance. At nearly 8,000ft,…
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Today is the first time we have ventured out in nearly three months. Both of us felt liberated and were excited to see the Oak of the Golden Dream. We needed to get out, be at one with Nature, do some hiking and enjoy the fresh air. Placerita Canyon State Park was about an hours drive away, and we left…
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We rose around 6:30 to the sun peeking over the outlying hills. Today we were in no hurry. Sitting, enjoying our coffee and the early morning scenery at Alabama Hills, we had an easy-going, slow-moving morning. After washing up and packing away, we prepared to go on the Lone Pine to Talc City Road Trip. Our first stop of the…
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The Sierra Mountains are a stunning natural wonder running through central California. On the eastern side, at an elevation of 8,400ft, Bodie, the largest, unrestored ghost town in the US can be found. Our Road Trip We finally planned another road trip, travelling north along Hwy 395. Bodie Ghost Town was one of the many sites on our list to visit. Turning…
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