Making our way from Orange County to the high desert of the Mojave and Fort Irwin where niece and family are stationed, was wondrous. It is always great to go from high density, traffic-laden areas to those that are comparatively less dense. As one winds into the high desert, the lack of population, buildings and vehicles exist in stark contrast to places left behind.
What one finds are an almost constant expanse of vistas; Mountains, rock formations and snow covered peaks, along with the varying browns and golds, blacks and tans dot the sparse but beautiful landscape. As you'll see in the photos, the day was bright and cool. With a three-hour trek each way, we were also privy to a glorious sunset.
The painted rocks near the entrance to Fort Irwin are placed there by the various units that come to the base for specialised training. These are just a few of the photos amassed during this trip.
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So glad you had clear weather for your drive. Great photos!
wonderful pics. i am intrigued by thepainted rocks and the peculiar sign.
The peculiar sign lets individials and units know that rocks can only be painted and left in that location and permission must be granted. This is a large military base where people and units from the rest of the world come to train. All of the rocks vary in size, shape and pattern as well as colours. I am not sure how the tradition started. I will e-mail niece and maybe her husband will know.
Letter from Joshua linking now, it's worth the read. I know about litigation, but it's time and money to take that route....
I went to California one time and I can say that my pictures looked remarkably like yours!
HAH! I've both painted and, er... done something else... on those rocks!
Did you go to the ghost town on the other side of the hill?
Great photos. So enjoyed hearing about your trip - I love to travel. Cheers!
What spectacular scenery- thanks for sharing this.
Nice pictures!Have a nice day!:)
I've always wanted to spend time in a desert. You just made me want it even more.
those blue blue skies, how wonderful
I've never been to California but I'd like to one day, particularly San Francisco. Hopefully it'll happen eventually. Some of the landscapes look amazing.
Hahha! Other than the Incas and George Washington Carver, I know nothing about the history of peanut butter!
Let me know what you find out.
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