Trona Pinnacles - An Otherworldly Stop Near Death Valley

Read this Flying Dawn Marie travel guide to visiting Trona Pinnacles located near Ridgecrest, CA in the Searles Valley. This is a perfect stop when taking a road trip from Los Angeles to Death Valley National Park. This BLM land is filled with unique rock formations that have been used as a filming location for many TV shows, commercials & movies, and currently there are wildflowers blooming.

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Corriganville Park & Movie Ranch

Today we're stepping back in time as we explore an old film location just north of Los Angeles in Simi Valley. Corriganville Park was home to sound stages, a man-made lake, and entire western town that were backdrops for 3,000 movies, TV shows, and commercials.

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Barker Dam Trail - Joshua Tree National Park

Today we're taking the easy hike along the Barker Dam Trail Loop inside Joshua Tree National Park. We'll explore rock formations, a historic dam, and Native American petroglyphs from thousands of years ago.

Fern Canyon - Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park

Today we're taking a stroll through a lush fern filled canyon in the Redwood National & State Parks of Northern California. Fern Canyon in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park showcases a truly unique and gentle hike.

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Pasadena City Hall

As we head out to the polls to vote this week, let's explore one of our local government buildings. Recognized as Pawnee City Hall from the NBC show Parks & Rec, Pasadena City Hall is a popular film and photography location due to its beautiful architecture and historic charm.

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