This year we have the added luxury of heading south at a leisurely pace. The four of us, Lynda, Sharron, Lisbeth, and I decided to head into Palm Springs via more scenic, off the interstate routes. We got up around 7, fed and walked dogs, had some coffee, and were ready to roll out at about 8:30 or 9 a.m. We stopped briefly to fuel up just outside of the Topaz Lake RV park. We turned onto highway 395 that took us by some of the most gorgeous scenery we have ever seen in California. Long stretches of rolling hills and gradual ascents to around 7,000 feet above sea level. Mostly high desert summer cattle range land, interspersed with tourist mountain towns catering to summer campers and winter skiers. The Sweet Water Mountains, with an early dusting of snow capped peaks followed us all day. We couldn’t resist stopping to take in a spectacular view of Mono Lake.
Mono Lake
The Two Alfas Traveling Together
After a very laid back drive, we rolled into Lone Pine, California about 3:30 p.m. We found our RV Park and our site, then, took the dogs out for a much needed exercise break. After feeding the dogs, we enjoyed a light dinner of turkey, sweet potatoes, green beans, and salad. This was topped off with a sliver of pumpkin pie that Lynda produced–her find of the day from Erik Schatz’s Bakery. Another evening walk around the park with the dogs, and we all settled in for the evening.
Allie I and Lazy III in Boulder Creek RV Park
Boulder Creek RV Park for a shoulder season stop over has been a great find. Sitting in the shadow of Mt Whitney, it offers a great spot to exercise the dogs. It’s located about 2 miles south of Lone Pine and about 60 miles south of Bishop, California.
Tomorrow we continue on down the road into Palm Springs where we will settle in for a few days at the Thousand Trails RV Park in Indio.
More to come…
Linda
© 2011, wandercrones. All rights reserved.
Topaz Lake to Lone Pine, CA: Hwy 395
This year we have the added luxury of heading south at a leisurely pace. The four of us, Lynda, Sharron, Lisbeth, and I decided to head into Palm Springs via more scenic, off the interstate routes. We got up around 7, fed and walked dogs, had some coffee, and were ready to roll out at about 8:30 or 9 a.m. We stopped briefly to fuel up just outside of the Topaz Lake RV park. We turned onto highway 395 that took us by some of the most gorgeous scenery we have ever seen in California. Long stretches of rolling hills and gradual ascents to around 7,000 feet above sea level. Mostly high desert summer cattle range land, interspersed with tourist mountain towns catering to summer campers and winter skiers. The Sweet Water Mountains, with an early dusting of snow capped peaks followed us all day. We couldn’t resist stopping to take in a spectacular view of Mono Lake.
Mono Lake
The Two Alfas Traveling Together
After a very laid back drive, we rolled into Lone Pine, California about 3:30 p.m. We found our RV Park and our site, then, took the dogs out for a much needed exercise break. After feeding the dogs, we enjoyed a light dinner of turkey, sweet potatoes, green beans, and salad. This was topped off with a sliver of pumpkin pie that Lynda produced–her find of the day from Erik Schatz’s Bakery. Another evening walk around the park with the dogs, and we all settled in for the evening.
Allie I and Lazy III in Boulder Creek RV Park
Boulder Creek RV Park for a shoulder season stop over has been a great find. Sitting in the shadow of Mt Whitney, it offers a great spot to exercise the dogs. It’s located about 2 miles south of Lone Pine and about 60 miles south of Bishop, California.
Tomorrow we continue on down the road into Palm Springs where we will settle in for a few days at the Thousand Trails RV Park in Indio.
More to come…
Linda
© 2011, wandercrones. All rights reserved.