OffBeat Pathfinder Basecamp

I thought it’d be touristy but honestly? More charm than crowd. Even in the rain.

Palm Springs: Where the pool floats are flamingos, the air smells faintly of sunscreen and mid-century money, and it's impossible to take a bad photo. Checked in for a quick weekend, but this desert oasis turned into a time warp of retro cool and modern luxury.

After cruising Palm Canyon Drive ...

Gotta agree—Hoh is magic. Last time I camped there, it rained so much my tent turned into a swimming pool, but I saw more banana slugs than people. Don’t miss Lake Crescent—rent a kayak, or just skip rocks and act philosophical.

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