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"After everyone went off to their tents nestled in the trees, Patches and I talked for a while as we watched the sun sink behind a black silhouette of mountains set in front of a flaming sky that slowly dimmed to darkness.

Venus and Jupiter were the first to pierce the fresh pallet of dark blue, and moments later the sky became silver with stars.

I spotted the constellations - Leo and Virgo - which happened to be mine and Patches's astrological signs - a magical way to end the day."

-Linn Daugherty @TheBraceletSlinger

 

Todos Santos

The reward for ultra-light packing means on-demand immaculate skies, like seen here at Todos Santos in Baja California.

Figueroa

Figueroa campground in Los Padres National Forest is an easy getaway for those in SoCal urban areas.

Breakthrough

The variation of camping action and unique geological resources found in Arches National Park is why it remains one of the most well-known areas in the world.