Category Archives: Art

Crater to Chollas and Pie

Posted on November 13, 2023 by TheJessicaness

Getting to sleep was easy, but once dawn was near it grew harder to stay that way. We’re waking up at Amboy Crater, designated a National Natural Landmark in 1973. In 2016, BLM expanded the protected area to 5,700 acres … Continue reading →

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Finding Treasures in the Desert

Posted on November 11, 2023 by TheJessicaness

I awaken with a black sky scattered with stars and attempt to stare into their souls while Caleb breaks down the tent. We wait until the first red-orange rays of light kiss the horizon to get moving towards the Fossil … Continue reading →

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Explorer Pass: Weekend Three

Posted on October 14, 2023 by TheJessicaness

We start our Saturday morning with a short stroll, just to get our muscles warmed up, since we’ll be walking around Balboa Park later. Caleb likes that I appreciate the same breakfast he makes every weekend with similar enthusiasm – … Continue reading →

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Explorer Pass: Weekend One

Posted on October 1, 2023 by TheJessicaness

I was going to title this post: Part-Time Perks, but that might confuse people into thinking I’d gotten yet another job this year. This is about the benefits of Caleb’s job; sometimes a one-time pass to a theme park or … Continue reading →

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A Day Around Oxnard

Posted on September 16, 2023 by TheJessicaness

We get up and outside for a walk, such a great way to start or end a day or to entertain your mind and body in the time between. We settle for some on-the-house breakfast and will return outside for … Continue reading →

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