I Visited Niland, The Salton Sea, and Slab City.

Niland CA - Beach Sunset

I traveled to The Salton Sea to meet some of the alternative communities and see the incredible artwork coming from the area.  Also it’s a great place to get in some drone flights.

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Outside of the town of Niland sits the remains of a Camp Dunlap (commissioned in 1942).  All that remain are the concrete slabs that give Slab City its name.  Since the 1980s people have been camping there for free.  Now a few permanent encampments and even a few event venues exist.  There is no water or electricity or any other government services.  There is an eBike rental place, an internet cafe, a Hostel, a Library, and the East Jesus art exhibition.

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The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo – an amazing adventure!

The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is an incredible place.  We saw, touched, learned about and enjoyed countless animals from all over the globe.  Incredible views, amazing animals.  I got a video of a Grizzly Bear trying to catch a fish underwater!  Check out my pictures and videos.  This is certainly one of the top zoos I have ever visited.  (I would recommend taking the zoo shuttle for $2- My legs are still sore from all the walking up hill).  We also found a few extra animals like a Fearow.


Cheyenne Mountain Zoo SignCheyenne Mountain Zoo: GiraffeCheyenne Mountain Zoo: Elephant with Snack

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Wondercon 2016 Pictures! At long last

Wondercon 2016 - be3n stormtroopers

The convention ended weeks ago.  I Finally got all my pictures sorted (as well as my dad’s).  These are a few of my favorites.  enjoy.  I had a blast and as usual, the costumes were amazing.  Thanks to Forest and my dad for making this happen and sharing your pictures.  Huge thanks to everyone at Wondercon and especially everyone in costume (please send me links and i will happily include them here).   See you next year!

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