Despite the huge popularity of Joshua Tree, there are not a ton of places to stay within close driving distance to the park. We were not planning to camp, so needed a place to stay, ideally close to the park since our visit was short (in other words, we weren't going to drive … [Read more...]
How To Make the Most of a Short Visit to Joshua Tree National Park
A family wedding in Temecula this spring was the most perfect excuse to go somewhere we had not been: the desert! Joshua Tree National Park was only a short (2ish hour) drive from Temecula, so we decided to head there for 2 nights and enjoy the sights and some hiking. We had … [Read more...]
Weekend in California: Why Don’t We Have Sushi Like That in DC?
Over Columbus Day, we headed to see Jeff's brother and his fiance in California. California--at least Southern California--is such a strange place to me...let's just say I can't think of something I relate to less than the whole "surfer vibe." And constant skimpy clothing that … [Read more...]
