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Mojave National Preserve Bicycle Camping and Hiking, Fall 2009 Mojave National Preserve: Old Dad Mountain Canyon and Idora Mine Canyon day hike (Day 2) After two cups of hot coffee and some breakfast, it's time to dig the first cat hole of the trip
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Mojave National Preserve: Old Dad Mountain Canyon and Idora Mine Canyon day hike (Day 2)

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A sign on Kelbaker Road alerts me to watch for tortoises

A sign on Kelbaker Road alerts me to watch for tortoises

Date: November 22, 2009, 11h56

After two cups of hot coffee and some breakfast, it's time to dig the first cat hole of the trip

Unlike much of the Preserve, cat holes are easy to dig here because the ground is so sandy.

Idaco Mine Canyon, which I'll hike later today, rises toward the top of the unnamed mountain behind my tent in this view toward the east.

Breakfast is typical for me while camping: granola, tamari almonds, dried apricots, dried mango and beef jerky. Instead of making drip coffee on this trip, I'm trying Starbuck's instant Via coffee. I'm not usually a fan of instant coffee, but this stuff is pretty good.

Date: November 23, 2009, 08h32
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After two cups of hot coffee and some breakfast, it's time to dig the first cat hole of the trip
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