Road Trip 2014 Has Started!

[Ramblin__Ralph]

On May 5 I left home on the Central Coast of CA for my 9th year of ramblin' in my camper for 6 months. Didn't do much camping for the first 2 weeks, as I was visiting friends in my old "work days" area of Orange County, CA.

However, now I'm working my way up US395 to meet my son and family in a couple of weeks in Bridgeport. Since the Eastern Sierra is my favorite part of CA, I'm really looking forward to it. I think this will be the most time I've spent in this area at one time, but I've been fishing it for 40+ years.

After Bridgeport, I'll visit both my kids in the SF Bay area for Father's Day. Then I'll head for my usual destination of Dillon, MT to visit my cousin and see how many fish I can catch. Not due there until mid August, however, so plenty of time to get there. Route to and from is TBD at this time.

I'm currently at Tuttle Creek BLM campground outside of Lone Pine (where it's on a bit windy). Probably move to the nearby Alabama Hills boondocking area tomorrow for a night or two. The following pics show my site and backdoor view. Pics taken on different days, obviously. I keep a good blog of everywhere I camp (see signature at end). Check it out from time to time, if you're so inclined. Honk if you see my "Ramblin' Ralph" bumper sticker. 🙂





Safe travels to all,

[SpknTC]

Oh, let the fun begin!! Thanks for the update. We have 2 trips planned that way (Idaho and Montana)... maybe we'll pass each other.
Safe Travels!

[c_traveler2]

Good luck on your trip and keep posting your wonderful adventures.

[Butch50]

Ralph,

Have a safe and great time. I'll be following along with you again this year.

Butch

[Ramblin__Ralph]

I'll try and check out the hot springs, too. 🙂

[Ramblin__Ralph]

Thanks for all the good wishes! 🙂

It's a sunny and breezy Memorial Day weekend here near Lone Pine.

[Reality_Check]

Mmmmmmm... Rufus; Quiet. Beautiful. Fish.

[Camper_Jeff___K]

Let the road unfold before you.

[Buzzcut1]

at Mammoth if you turn right on Benton Crossing just south of the airport on 395 go until just after the 3rd cattle crossing (painted or metal)and take the dirt road to the right. Keep left at any forks and you will end up at a parking area/ boondocking spot with a fence. 200 yards past the fence is a 24 hour go soak in a hot spring. great place to spend the night. google maps shows it as Wild Willys hot spring

[Bigimac]

Best wishes for a most excellent journey!

[msgtord]

I'm so jealous. Keep the photos coming so we can ride along with you.:)

[Tiger4x4RV]

Ralph, have a great trip! Your travels and campsite info and photos are always an inspiration to me.

[dadwolf2]

Ralph, have fun and be safe on your journey

[spacedoutbob]

Ralph, Have a Fabulous Trip! If I see you around Alameda, I'll be sure to honk at you.

Bob in Oakland, Calif.