Who here loves artichokes?  Well I’ve got to say I don’t mind them, so long as they are prepared really well. It’s a favorite in Mediterranean cuisine.  If you’ve never tried one, then it’s something you should have at least once, best served as an appetizer, maybe at a finer local restaurant. California’s agricultural...Read More

  So, let’s take a survey here. What is the lowest hourly wage you’ve worked for? Over three dollars?  That’s luxury! The guys that worked on this road would have to have been some of the toughest people I can think of.  As we move up the road, you will see why. Remember that this...Read More

  When we enter the park, we are going immediately have the chance to visit one of the most spectacular locations in the entire national park.  It’s not just about the view, but the place from where we get to take in those spectacular views. This place is the Desert View Watchtower.  The story about...Read More