The day we left Palm Desert to make our two-day drive home to Idaho, we stopped in Nevada at the Valley of Fire State Park. When Daniel took the turn to the park, I had no idea where he was taking me. He said, "Just wait... you're going to love it." And love it I did.
We explored the red rock formations, searched for lizards (and spotted so many), and hiked all over the park. It was beautiful and I'm so glad Daniel took the little 2 1/2 hour detour so we could go experience a new place together!
A desert iguana.
Two chuckwallas warming themselves in the sun (no, they were not mating).
Throughout our whole vacation, we experienced 5-parks, hiked for hours and hours, took way too many pictures, ate the most delicious food, enjoyed the best donuts from the most hole-in-the-wall place in 29 Palms, caught basking rays at the pool, and even got to hit the gym a couple times. Oh, and I can't forget to mention that I introduced Daniel to his very first In-N-Out experience—at which he dined on a hamburger and I loaded up on a Double Double and cheese fries. Heck, when you only have it once a year, the Double Double is the only way to go.
All in all? What a trip!
Palm Desert Road Trip 2013 Posts:
Joshua Tree National Park │ Indian Canyon │ Palm Springs Aerial Tramway │ The Living Desert │ The Valley of Fire │ Palm Desert Road Trip 2013 Video
28 comments:
Pretty bright pink flower... Is it a hedgehog cactus? I tried to look it up... I love the color! Great pics.
Such fun! We took our 3 kiddos hiking in the Valley of Fire over spring break too-- they loved it! What a great place to explore and let them CLIMB! And so beautiful. And yes, if you only come to California once a year, a Double-Double is the only way to go. I would add a chocolate milk shake to that :)
You know, one of these times that you are out here we are going to have to meet up!
beautiful!
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Valley of Fire ended up being my fav...as far as pics go. Way to go on Daniel's part :)
It looks like you guys had a great time, I love all of the lizard pics!
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Kelly
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absolutely beautiful. these posts make me so sad to move away from the desert
What a fantastic trip! My family took a two and a half week trip touring the west when I was 12, but I spent the majority of it sleeping. (When we got home, I discovered that I'd grown two inches. Go figure!) I've always wished I could go back and do it again and actually appreciate it this time. Thanks for sharing!
What a great trip! My family took a two and a half week trip touring the west when I was twelve, but I spent the majority of the time sleeping. (I discovered when we got home that I'd grown two inches. Go figure!) I've always wished I could go back and do it again and actually appreciate it this time. Thanks for sharing!
Also, I just had an epic battle with Disqus, hence the double comment. Sorry!
Sheesh, lady! How fun is all of that! Gorgeous! Love that he surprised you like that, with a hike somewhere he knew you would love. :) Thanking God for bringing Daniel to you!
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Aw man, I don't know what kind of cactus it is either! I looked it up too and it looks like you're right... hedgehog!
Oh man... the shake! I think the only reason I didn't is because we hit up Dairy Queen after that... so bad, huh? So bad, but sooooo good!
And I bet the VoF is so fun for kids! What a great adventure!
Ha! I love that. I should have asked what everyone else's favorites were, too! Thank you, Jill. That gave me (and Daniel) a smile!
Yes! Snuggling is totally the opportune wording there! And thank you for the nice words about our trip. It was definitely a go-go-go vacation, but we wouldn't have wanted it any other way.
I wish they'd get one in Idaho! That would be ah-mazing!
Ha! There are way more photos of the lizards than of us! Oops!
Whoa! Sounds like you needed all the sleep you can get. And sometimes, that's a great way to spend a vacation!
You're so right. He knew exactly what He was doing!
Such a beautiful place! It looks like where I live in Arizona. And In-N-Out=amazing! :)
Wow, sounds like a great trip.
Beautiful photos! x
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Very nice pics! Check out http://www.valley-of-fire.com
Gorgeous! They have amazing photos there!
Aww I have always wanted to go to the Valley of Fire! Looks amazing!
Ridiculously beautiful! We are yet to try In n out burger.
Your vacation is like an epic DREAM! I loved following you through it!
(Well, figuratively following you... your pictures ARE awesome!)
Those lizards are SNUGGLING in the sun! Aw! Lizard Love!
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I love how many lizards you saw, they're so fun!
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