Down and up again (part 1)

This post kept growing until I thought I should split it up. Here’s the first part of the Idyllwild to Big Bear stretch!

Can’t reroute the trail—this is written in stone!

This is not a drinking fountain, though it did spark a custody battle between Magritte and Duchamp (image courtesy of Liz “Snorkel” Thomas).

A selection of swag from Mama Bear

I should have taken a picture of Mama Bear’s setup, but here’s a shot of Stephanie and me at the I-10 Oasis