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Randsburg
- Once a prosperous mining town in the California high desert. Today
a few people hardy souls still call Randsburg home. On weekends a
museum is open with mining artifacts. |
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Anza-Borrego
Desert State Park - The largest desert state park in
the contiguous United States. Seasonal temperatures can be extreme,
carry plenty of water in your vehicle. |
Joshua
Tree National Park - In addition to Joshua tree forests,
the western part of the park also includes some of the most interesting
geologic displays found in California. |
Death
Valley National Park - One of the hottest places on
the surface of the Earth with summer temperatures averaging well
over 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Bring lots of water! |
The
Living Desert Zoo - The Living Desert was established
in March 1970 as a 360 acre wilderness preserve. Today it is one
of the most unique places to visit in the Palm Springs. |
Palm
Springs - Palm Springs has been a favorite getaway
for celebrities, health seekers and visitors for over 100 years.
From fall through late spring, days are warm and nights are cool.
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Palm
Springs Air Museum - In addition to the magnificent
aircraft, there is an exquisite antique automobile collection from
the 1920's and 30s. Open seven days a week from 10:00 am to 5:00
pm |
Amboy
Crater - Hike one mile to the west side of the crater
where a steep and rocky trail leads to the crater rim. You can down
to the center of the crater |
The
Burro Schmidt Tunnel - The greatest one man mining
achievement in history. He dug the tunnel 2,000 feet long in order
to facilitate the shipment of ore." |
Randsburg
- Mining town with lots of history located in the scenic Mojave
Desert. A museum, open on weekends has mining artifacts and memorabilia. |
Kelso
Depot - The Kelso Depot survives as a window into this
past age, when the railroads were the primary means of transportation
in a rapidly growing nation.
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Cerro
Gordo Ghost Town - Cerro Gordo is considered to be
the one of the best "authentic ghost towns" in California.
Over night stays can be arranged while you explore town. |
Death
Valley National Park - one of the hottest places on
the surface of the Earth with summer temperatures averaging well
over 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Scotty's Castle |
China
Ranch - China Ranch is a family owned
and operated small farm, a lush piece of greenery amidst the forbidding
Mojave Desert near Death Valley. |
Big
Morongo Canyon Preserve - There are numerous trails
to walk and hike, including a wheelchair-accessible boardwalk through
the marsh. |