Kelso Dunes at Sunset: Hiking in Mojave National Preserve
It’s hard to believe this vast expanse of desert is located only 3 hours from Los Angeles and even harder to understand the sheer size of the dunes when you see them for the first time. The Kelso Dunes...
View ArticleTeutonia Peak: Cima Dome, Mines & Joshua Trees
After stocking up on jerky in Baker, I headed into the Mojave Preserve from the north side with the idea of climbing Teutonia Peak and seeing the Cima Dome. Little did I know I could see the dome right...
View ArticleMojave Cross: A Desert Memorial in Mojave National Preserve
On a little road in the top of the Mojave National Preserve sits one of the most unpopular crosses in Southern California. It has been steeped in litigation for decades and seems to either make people...
View ArticleLava Tube in Mojave National Preserve
A lava tube is one of those crazy natural phenomena that you just have to experience. While the best ones in California are up by Lassen National Park and Lava Tubes National Monument, this lava tube...
View ArticleRock Springs Trail in Mojave National Preserve
Rock Springs is a short, historic trail in the Mojave National Preserve. This one-mile loop trail is located about 11 miles down Cedar Canyon Road (the dirt road through the center of the park). When...
View ArticleThe Rings Trail in Mojave National Preserve
By far one of the best trails in the entire Mojave National Preserve is the rings trail. This one and half mile trail packs a ton into only a short period of time and has quickly become one of the best...
View ArticleWhat to Do in the Mojave National Preserve: Hiking, Camping, Historical Spots
While not actually considered a national park, Mojave National Preserve is the third largest site ran by the National Park Service in the United States. Most people never get to experience how amazing...
View ArticleKelso Depot: Mojave’s Historical Information Center
In the remote Mojave National Preserve, pretty much the only modern structure is that of the Kelso Depot. Located right in the middle of the park, it is a haven of information on the park itself and...
View ArticleMitchell Caverns Tour in Mojave National Preserve
The Mitchell Caverns in Providence State Park are one of the only show caves in Southern California. They finally reopened after being closed for over five years, and if you haven’t explored them, do...
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