Southern California

The sunrises and sunsets in Desert Center, CA are magnificent! This was our first trip to anywhere in California. Our destination: Joshua Tree National Park. At first glance Desert Center is the perfect home base to explore Joshua Tree. It is less than twenty miles from the southern entrance. But, as we learned, Joshua...

Video of the Week – Ladder & Painted Canyon

Mecca Hills Wilderness, CA Hiking Memere takes you on a hike through narrow slot canyons in the Mecca Hills Wilderness. Ladder and Painted Canyon loop is a 4-5 mile hike including ladders, ropes, narrows, and a ridge. It is a popular hike with beautiful views near Palm Springs, CA and Joshua Tree National Park....

Video of the Week – Panorama Loop Trail

Joshua Tree National Park, CA Hiking Memere takes you on a trip in Joshua Tree National Park https://www.nps.gov/jotr/index.htm. We hiked the Panorama Loop trail including Warren Peak logging 8 miles and 1800 ft of elevation gain. It boasts beautiful desert landscapes, a short section of ridge trail, and views of the surrounding mountains and...