It seemed appropriate on Christmas Eve, the one year anniversary of buying my X, to head out to the desert for a bit of exploration. 17 Palms Oasis is about 4 miles off the highway, the trail is an easy, sandy wash.

We got in an extra 3 miles or so by taking a wrong turn up (unmarked) Ella Wash, which intersects the highway about 100 yards before we were supposed to turn off. Another sandy wash, with no one else in sight the quiet was great.


Once on the correct trail, it was easy to find the oasis.


The "prospector's post office" has been there, supposedly, since the mid-1800's or so.


Arroyo Salado Wash.


Heading back to the highway.


Stopped to see the cholla cactus field on the way out of the State Park.


One last look back towards Borrego Springs.

Very niice!

Great pictures Frank. Looks almost 2wd friendly.

Nice!

Now that looks like fun! Let me know next time you go out. I'm getting the shakes for a good desert run.

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It's funny what 2d does to 3d images, in that one shot it makes your side view mirror look 1/10th the size it should be.

Last two pictures are great!!! So beautiful!