Kennedy Meadows

Summer is here and desert riding is out of the question, it is just to hot! So during the summer months we take a week and go to Kennedy Meadows. If you have never been there you are in for a special riding experience. And if you are a California desert rider like me, your dreams of riding through lush meadows and beautiful streams is about to be realized.

The drive up is not so bad. Keep an eye to the left and you will see that the drive down is a little scarier. A truck full of logs on one part is a reminder of how your trip down could end up if your not careful. Don't forget to stop mid way down and give your brakes a rest. (My husband says this is not necessary with the "new" brakes on current model motor homes. But our old 78 Lindy needed the rest!) 

http://www.desertdutch.org/kennedy.htm is a great blog about the drive up and best describes your first adventure into this wilderness. 

A few things to remember while in Kennedy:
1. There are rattle snakes, be loud in camp and while hiking. It's is your best defense.
2. Beware Bears.
3. Bring wet wipes along on your rides. The dirt here is especially dirty. I have hundreds of pictures from breaks during a long ride that we are all black faced!
4. Don't forget your fishing pole.
5. Bring a good book. Nothing quite as good as sitting by a stream all day and getting emerged into a light read while the kids play in the stream.
6. Bug Spray!
7. Grab a map from the country store.

Have Fun! And see you there!