Tag Archives: California

BODIE – A classic ghost town

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Bodie was a thriving mining town in the late 1800’s.  Once home to 65 saloons and two churches, it was a bustling community of families, drunks, thieves, criminals, hard-working miners, gun slingers, prostitutes, and shop owners. Mixed in with a one-armed Sheriff, a school teacher, … Continue reading →

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Mono Lake – Toto, I don’t think we are in Kansas any more

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

I have a tendency to overuse “other worldly” in describing places that are different, or spooky, or look like I could be on another planet. In this case – I stand by this description.

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Lassen Volcanic National Park – Bumpass Hell Hike

Posted on July 27, 2013 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Well, I am a bit of a light weight when it comes to hitting the trails.  One of my goals is to get into better physical condition so that I can take on tougher terrain, but for now the easy … Continue reading →

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Lassen Volcanic National Park – Day 1

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

We have just returned from a wonderful 10 day road trip to Southern Oregon and back home via Eastern California.  Earlier this year we made this same trip north traveling along the California coastline.  What contrast! Driving Highway 1 is … Continue reading →

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