Just beyond the bright neon glow and clinking slot machines of Las Vegas lies a land of crimson monoliths and mazes of volcanic stone piles.
Some say the harshness of a regional climate shapes the souls and carves the faces of those who must endure it.
Such is true in the vicious winter of Huntington, where we were forced to leave our shoes behind. The waves were chilling as we wiggled our bare toes in the sand. Let this be a cautionary story for those who wish to visit this place.
Carrizo Plain National Monument, California
We ventured into the desert with dreams of exploring the infamous dry expanse in off roading vehicles, but were met with torrential downpours in the hills, which led to flash floods in the valley of Death. The dryest place in the country thwarted us with its one day of tears.
Big Sur, California