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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

Cabazon - Dinosaurs! - California

Cabazon - Dinosaurs! - California

If you’ve ever taken the 10 out to Palm Springs, or Arizona or anywhere past the Morongo Casino over the last 50 years, you’ve probably seen the giant Brontosaurus watching you as you sped past at 90 mph. And then, he was joined by another favorite dino - the Tyranosaurus Rex.

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The Bench People - Knott’s Berry Farm - California

The Bench People - Knott’s Berry Farm - California

You’ve seen them, sitting there on those benches all day long, watching, ever watching the people go by. Always patient, never complaining about all the guests taking selfies with them, or getting “handsy” with them.

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Pearsonville - Hub Cap Capitol of the World - California

Pearsonville - Hub Cap Capitol of the World - California

Have you ever driven north on Pearson Road? Or perhaps ventured to the west side of 395, to explore Sterling Road? There are treasures on both sides of the highway for history seekers and those who enjoy finding the odd and quirky “Roadside Attractions” of years past.

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Krblin Jihn Kabin - pCalifornia - Kcymaerica

Krblin Jihn Kabin - pCalifornia - Kcymaerica

Oh my, where to start. With a picture. Yes, that would be best. Keep in mind whilst reading and viewing this post, that there are a lot of art installations sprinkled across the desert surrounding Joshua Tree National Park.

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Twin Tanks Desert Homestead Cabins - Twentynine Palms - California

Twin Tanks Desert Homestead Cabins - Twentynine Palms - California

This trip would prove to be quite a departure (pun intended) from my usual overnight excursions, as I planned on staying the nights at an airbnb I had heard about called the Twin Tanks Homestead Cabins, located about midway between the towns of Joshua Tree and Twentynine Palms.

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T Cross K Ranch - Mission Creek Preserve - California
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T Cross K Ranch - Mission Creek Preserve - California

If you lived in Southern California during the 1930s and were looking for a get-a-way retreat where you could be “just plain lazy,” The T Cross K Guest Ranch would have been perfect. Especially if you enjoyed home cooking and BBQ. Rates were reasonable, $5 per day or $30 per week, per person. Throw in horseback riding, hunting, pack trips, tennis, dancing and hiking….I would have so been there.

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