RV Show (NOT RECOMMENDED) - Alameda County Fairgrounds

Today, on 26 January 2023, my dad wanted to go see the RV show at the Alameda County Fairgrounds. I went with him and took a few photos.

I do not recommend going to the show or any Alameda County Fairground events. Parking is $15, and entry is $20. Today happened to be 2 for 1 so my dad and I both got in for a total of $20. The food and concession stands inside are also heavily overpriced.

First, there is only a small amount of RVs on display. The show is very small. That alone, in my opinion, already makes it not worth it, but that wasn't the worst part of it.

Secondly, no one (including females) can bring Mace onto the property, not even a small bottle used for self defence I always keep on me. The security personnel was a black woman who clearly hated her job. She is impatient, irritable, and transphobic. She b***hed at me, purposely misgendered me, and then told me to go put it back in my vehicle. I did end up putting it back in our car.

Finally, we got in, and you'd think the problems are over. Apparently not. It is perfectly fine for the vendors to smoke weed in the outdoor exhibit areas, fill the outdoor exhibit areas with that foul smelling odour, go into their truck, and drive off while high. You'd probably think, hold on, maybe Alameda County Fairgrounds personnel doesn't know it is happening. You'd be wrong. I saw the fairgrounds security guard chatting and laughing with the vendor committing the DUI as if nothing is going on.

Glad to see Alameda County Fairgrounds has safety and security as a priority! This was not my first horrible experience with an event at the Alameda County Fairgrounds, which is why I recommend you skip over any event that takes place here.

With that out of the way, here are the 3 cellphone photos I took at the show.

Airstream BaseCamp 20X Trailer with Overlanding Capability

Airstream BaseCamp 20X Trailer with Overlanding Capability

OPUS Air Camper

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Bald Mountain & Big Virginia Lake (Phone Pt. 3) - Mammoth Lakes Trip

My parents and I spent 2 nights at Mammoth Lakes, CA between October 21 to October 23 in 2022. We explored Yosemite National Park, Inyo National Forest, Mono County, and Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest in California enjoying the scenery and autumn foliage. I took photos with my phone, my Olympus mirrorless camera, and my Canon EOS 5D Mark III camera. The photos will be split into several blog posts. I hope you enjoy viewing my photos! 

Parts: 

Cellphone: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3

Olympus: Part 1 | Part 2

Canon: Part 1 | Part 2

These photos were shot on my cellphone. The photos are from Bald Mountain in the Inyo National Forest and Big Virginia Lake in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

On day 3, after my parents and I finished exploring Mammoth Lakes, CA, we began our trip home. On the way home, my parents and I visited Bald Mountain and Virginia Lakes.

Our first stop was Bald Mountain in the Inyo National Forest. The view was better than I thought. It was quite windy at the peak. Bald Mountain Road (Forest Road 02S162) is a pretty good grade, and really wide, up until the last 1.5 miles section up to the lookout tower. The last 1.5 miles was not that easy to drive on. The last section road was only wide enough for one vehicle, so if you were going down and someone else is coming up, it would suck. The last section of road was also pretty steep and rocky. If you do decide to drive up Bald Mountain, take note! There is an offshoot trail on the last section to another hill, but the trail looked pretty narrow. I think you would need an ATV to drive over, or you'd have to walk that offshoot trail.

A scenery photo of a burned forest and Bald Mountain Road (Forest Road 02S162). The photo is from the Inyo National Forest.

A panorama of the Eastern Sierras (in the distance), forest, clouds, and Mono Lake & Paoha Island (in the distance on the right) shot at Bald Mountain Lookout. The photo is from the Inyo National Forest.

A photo shot inside the Bald Mountain Warming Hut. The photo is from the Inyo National Forest.

A photo shot inside the Bald Mountain Warming Hut. The photo is from the Inyo National Forest.

A photo shot inside the Bald Mountain Warming Hut. The photo is from the Inyo National Forest.

After Bald Mountain, my parents and I went to Virginia Lakes in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. We originally wanted to view autumn foliage at this lake, but I think we were 2 weeks too late. Almost all of the autumn foliage has already fallen off, and it was mostly just bare aspen trees in the area.

A scenery photo of Big Virginia Lake and mountains. The photo is from the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.

A scenery photo of Big Virginia Lake and mountains. The photo is from the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.

A panorama of Big Virginia Lake and mountains. The photo is from the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.

After Virginia Lakes in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest (cellphone photos only), we drove home via State Route 108 (Sonora Pass).

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Parts: 

Cellphone: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3

Olympus: Part 1 | Part 2

Canon: Part 1 | Part 2