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Saline Valley February 2012, unseasonably pleasant and warm weather. We slept under the stars every night.

Smilin' Anne Morningstar, enjoying great weather at Saline Valley Hot Springs.

And on vocals? Well, that would be perfect for you, Jay. BTW: Anyone on this trip needs to search vehicle thoroughly before you go. Even a spent .22 shell could be a major setback at a checkpoint.

It's official, the famous fiddler/mandolinist Lauren Donahue will be joining us on this trip. That makes the whole band, "The Bluffettes" (Phil Salazar, Gene Rubin and Lauren Donahue) will be on the trip. Top that off with mandolin/guitar/fiddle great, Michael Rubin and there is going to be some...

Anne and I just got back from Saline. Days around 75, nights around 50. These are very mild temps for this time of year, normally we are freezing our butts off. There was hardly a soul there. Very quiet and mellow. South Pass is worst I have seen in 30 years. Not that the washboard is worse...

I've done a couple of 5 day work events with ONDA. One was at Hart Mountain NWR removing old fencing, the other taking wilderness inventory at Owyhee River. Both great experiences.

I'm going in on the 23rd, likely staying until the 7th.

Prez Weekend is the annual softball game between the Palm Springs and the Lower Springs at Saline Valley Hot Springs. If you visit DV often, you'll end up being a fan of the Springs. So you might as well save time and just head there straight away. As I always remind everyone, 4x4 or not, unless...

get on the State Parks Foundation Web site and add you two cents worth! Smoke ees OK Smoke, I have joined and made an additional donation to the State Parks Foundation. Most of my travels take me to BLM, NP or Fish and Wildlife lands, but I like knowing the California State Parks will...

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Ted, I can't resist your excitement, you've got me excited for our coming NWT/Alaska trip as well. Even though I have made the trip many times, I'm like a kid waiting for Xmas. I'd suggest these books. Anne and I got these on iTunes Audiobook and listened to them on the long drive, though you...

Ted, yet a few more teasers. 1. Iceberg from boat ride out of Valdez. 2. View along Old Denali Hwy. You can camp anywhere you want along this gravel road. Plenty of side roads to explore. 3. View along Dempster Hwy. Again, try not to miss this drive. It, Teklanika Camp, and Dawson City might be...

Not a book, but maybe the most amazing "nature" video I have ever seen. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/evolution/darwin-never-knew.html

I've been going to DV for 50 years, since I was a boy with my parents. All times of year, outside the hot summer months are great. I enjoy the winter especially for the snowy passes. We're headed to Saline Hot Springs in a week, staying a few days. K7 is correct, to see it all you need at...

Suni, I am flying my son, Michael, back from Loreto to LAX on the 30th and Anne is flying down to Loreto from LAX on the 30th. Basically I am changing travel partners that day. Anne and I will work our way back north. We'll likely cross paths with you somewhere. We'll be stopping at the Laguna...

Frank, I always stocked up in Dawson City, hit the Dempster early and stayed in the camps farther north than Savage Creek. I'm glad you enjoyed your trip. Anne and I are headed up in Jay's truck this Summer. I can't wait!!! Ted, how about skipping the cruise and just take your own truck and...

Ted, Denali is a must. By all means, you should make reservations to stay at the small Teklanika Camp which is 30 miles into the park rather than staying with the hordes of people at the campground on the main hwy. This or the Dempster will be your highlights. Valdez is very nice if you take...

Here is a decent video about San Ignacio Lagoon Gray Whales and Pachico who lives in the first camp you arrive at. http://www.pachicosecotours.com/PachicoNewsVideo.html You tube is, of course, full of other videos. I've done the Gray Whales many times. Changes you forever.

Mark, here is Prez Weekend 2011 at Alabama Hills: http://youtu.be/W7HCkhh7Y44 We had the place completely to ourselves. Gene

Arizona? 1.San Juan River day trip with Wild River Expeditions out of Bluff (ok, you start in Utah but you end in Arizona). Camp at the secret "Goldmine Camp". 2.First Mesa, Wallapi, Hopi Rez. 3.Kofa National Wildlife Refuge.

Smart move Phil. You always take the path of greater adventure! Michael Rubin is definitely coming with us so that makes at least three of us jammers. Maybe we can get Jay to bone up on his guitar. Oh yes, maybe Nina can come! I'm bugging here right now, she's in my kitchen. Mikey Rubin:

SOLD.

Thanks for doing the homework Jay. I'm going to Baja, to see the "real baja". I'm driving the Sea of Cortez side.

ok, I see why. From Sacramento Mexicali is 60 miles farther. From Ventura its 80 miles father. But...are we in a hurry? I suppose the more adventurous of us can take Sea of Cortez on the way back. Alfonsina's and Gonzaga Bay are a must for me.

Jay, putting this out there for others on the trip to comment on: I am still trying to figure out a reason why people would rather cross at Tijuana than Mexicali? Mexicali to Laguna Chapala/Mex.#1 via the Sea of Cortez route takes no longer, in fact it takes less time on several trips that I...