Tag Archives: California

Can I Get a Ride?

Posted on June 17, 2026 by TheJessicaness

After we pack up camp, we stop at the Tioga Gas Mart, but are saving our appetites for lunch in Bishop at Erick Schat’s Bakkerÿ. Then Caleb can introduce his sister to the Manzanar National Historic Site, which I visited … Continue reading →

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Chilly Milly

Posted on June 11, 2026 by TheJessicaness

We leave Missoula earlier than I expected on Tuesday morning after enjoying the cooler weather, kitchen conversations, buying stickers, baking cookies by the bucketful, and watching Over the Garden Wall. Jessi paints little horses, Jake catches dinner on fire (on … Continue reading →

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100+ Things That Made 2025

Posted on December 30, 2025 by TheJessicaness

1. Al gifting me a radio for the hike (that’s too big to bring)2. Terry trying to print me a new phone case (three times) and another one that cracked3. Karley gifting me matchy pants in a different color4. Holding … Continue reading →

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The Weekend After Thanksgiving

Posted on November 26, 2023 by TheJessicaness

FRIDAYI start to pack the car upon waking and eat a biscuit from yesterday’s feast on the way to Cibbets Flat. It starts to rain. I eat a grapefruit in the driver’s seat while Caleb sets up the tent. My … 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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