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I love you, California, you're the greatest state of all. I love you in the winter, summer, spring and in the fall.
I love your fertile valleys; your dear mountains I adore. I love your grand old ocean and I love her rugged shore.

“California’s been good to me. Hope it don’t fall into the sea.” …..Tom Petty

Elliot Koeppel 4/2/21 Elliot Koeppel 4/2/21

Mammoth Consolidated Gold Mine - California

The best laid plans are often subject to the weather. I had planned on hiking the one-mile loop trail to Heart Lake in Mammoth, and also to wander around the remaining buildings of the Mammoth Consolidated Gold Mine which are right near by.

Elliot Koeppel 9/21/20 Elliot Koeppel 9/21/20

Ballarat - California

My plan was to stop at Ballarat and then continue north, connecting with CSR 190 and thence to Lone Pine to spend the night. I made it as far as Ballarat. Most plans don’t survive contact with the elements.

Elliot Koeppel 8/4/20 Elliot Koeppel 8/4/20

Swansea - California

So much to see along 395, shame on those who claim everything’s dead in the desert….

Elliot Koeppel 7/19/20 Elliot Koeppel 7/19/20

Atolia - California

Located right on Hwy 395, I had never heard of the place and only caught a glimpse of a sign announcing its presence as I was speeding by…