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Every Road Has a Story

Road trips, detours, and the places that stayed with us. We write about where we went, what we found, and what it felt like to be there — from California back roads to medieval Spanish cities.

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Up to Saddleback Mountain in a Street Car: Probably Not Our Best Idea

What started as a random afternoon drive turned into an off-road adventure high above Orange County. Dusty trails, mountain sunsets, rough roads, and unexpected views — this is what a spontaneous trip to Saddleback Mountain looks like.

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Into Echo Canyon: A Rough Ride Through Death Valley

A rough off-road trail, dragon-scale rocks, a century-old gold mine, and silence so big it has its own weight — our drive into Echo Canyon in Death Valley was one we won't forget.

California

Alabama Hills: Two Days in California's Wild West

There are places that feel real… and places that feel like movie sets. The Alabama Hills somehow feel like both. Tucked beneath the Sierra Nevada near Lone Pine, California, these strange sculptural boulders and golden desert light have drawn filmmakers — and wanderers — for over a century. Here's what two days among the rocks actually looks like.

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