Primm to Baker California

 Last minute drive to Primm California to get a lotto ticket, this is a rollercoaster going through the mountain, hotel and over waterslides, pretty neat!

Line was too long in Primm so I continued on to the next town, Baker California, stopping at the Mojave Desert for a hike and some lunch..

Mojave Desert, Yucca and Joshua trees for miles!

Climbed one of the trees to find these mysterious fruit...still not sure what they are

in Baker, they have a famous Area 51 Alien Green Jerky store..weird..

And finally the worlds Largest Thermometer!

Started the day launching off Callville Bay , and found a hidden cove only accessible by kayak, about 20 feet in depth from surface to bottom, you can beach here and see down to the bottom from your boat..Crystal clear waters..

 Swimming with the sharks of the bottom!..so many species below you can find if you are patient and stall to no wake.

Beaching on the island for a swim..

These guys appear if they hear plastic , no joke, they think its food coming out! They all just sat around me the whole time.

beautiful day today, always something new to find out here!

China Ranch Date Farm/Hot Springs California

When traveling through the Death Valley area consider visiting beautiful China Ranch, near Tecopa California. China Ranch is a family owned and operated small farm, a lush piece of greenery amidst the forbidding Mojave Desert near Southern Death Valley. Imagine towering cottonwoods and willows by a wandering stream, date palms and abundant wildlife, all hidden away in some of the most spectacular scenery the desert has to offer.

The Ranch is also rich in history. The Old Spanish Trail is within walking distance, as is the historic Tonopah & Tidewater railroad bed. Hike to nearby abandoned mines or just relax and  Enjoy the Hot Springs!  

Rollerblading River Mountain Loop and hike

 Started the day down on lake mead, 12 mile  rollerblade on The River Mountain Loop, along the Lake and through the mountains, this is moderate to strenuous on blades, bike may be easier!

One of the tunnels you go through the mountains to the other side, kinda neat..

Harbor Cafe on the Hemenway Marina- lunch break! The food here is Suprisingly delicious, I have yet to be dissapointed in a dish, Impressed!

Hiking Hole 33 on Las vegas Bay, I ran into this guy, hanging out on the edge of the mountain. We are actually about  50-60 ft above the water in this picture.

Desert hiking at its finest with a storm coming in, you can see 360 here its amazing and away from everything

3 Island Kayak off  Boulder Bay ...I see a island hop exploration in my near future ;)

Stunning views of the Lake thats about 100 ft below!

Rhyolite, Beatty, Area 51, Sand Dune

Started the day with a 2 hr drive to Rhyolite Nevada to see the Sand Dunes (Indian Springs) and Ghost towns up through Beatty. Beatty is a super small town and I have no idea why you would live there, there is a gas station, a saloon and a subway there and lots of RV parks. And they seem to drink alot of Budweiser, b/c thats all you see advertised there I mean everywhere "Budweiser sold here!"
Before I hit Beatty, I stopped to see the "Big Dune" , only reachable by 4wd or an ATV, or the like, so I parked when I couldnt drive any further, and hiked to it..

Named "the big dune" pure white sand for miles makes you feel like you are in Egypt, definatley not Nevada, and well worth the hike!

 

Goddes of Life Temple , Indian Springs . I saw this off the side of the road and had to stop, quite interesting. Inside there was a few buddhas, a lot of insense sticks, candles and a place for a bonfire..the area around it too is covvered in ritualistic type ornaments

Inside the Temple..middle of nowhere.

Continued to Rhyolite Ghost town

School...

 Exploring the old Mines, its a rock climb hike to get up here but well worth it

"Bottle House" in Rhyolite..this whole house is made out of bottles..

The Last Supper..

Just outside Beatty, Area 51 and the Largest Firework!

60 miles west you can see area 51, but you need to purchase a 5$ parking permit in order to gain access..

Alamo has a shooting range where you can shoot off fireworks and or firearms

Hoover Dam Launch/Hot Springs, Arizona

What an amazing day! We started off by launching off the bottom of the Hoover Dam, this is private and you need a permit from the city and to go with a guide. Will cost 189$ a person, totally worth it! You meet at the Hacienda Hotel in Boulder City at 6 am to check in and get everything ready. I myself stayed over night so not to be late 1 (33$ a night, not toobad)n

Hacienda Hotel with a view of Lake Mead

Our Launch begins at 645 am, can't beat htis view!

First stop, is our first of many Hot Springs, you need to climb the rope to get up into the hot springs at the top and it is a cave you can walk through, water is a steamy 114 degrees! Prepare to sweat.

This is the hot springs cave , pitch black, so bring a headlight or flashlight!

Climbing back down to the Colorado River to continue our journey..

little hike up to another springs...gorgeous views

we made it!

climbing a ladder over a 20 ft waterfall to reach arizona hot springs

Kayaking the Colorado

Amazing day, 12 mile kayak down the CO River, worth every minute!

Lake Las Vegas Spa /pool day

For only 20$ a day for locals, you can enjoy the relaxation of the Ravella Resort Spa Healing Waters, Jacuzzi, Pool, Sauna, Gym, Eucalyptus Steam Room and Private Beach Lagoon! Awesome day.

Courtyard outside spa

 

Relax on your private beach lagoon overlooking Lake las vegas with a scenic waterfall view too

the healing water pool and waterfall beach lagoon

Make your own oils  at the aromatherapy bar!

Ravella Pool