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Marl Springs
Remote alkaline springs creating white mineral deposits and small pools in the eastern Mojave Desert near Crucero Road.
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Overlanding Trails in California
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Rock Spring Historic Site
A reliable desert spring that sustained Native Americans, miners, and military expeditions for centuries along the historic Mojave…
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Mojave Cross National Memorial
A controversial World War I memorial cross atop 5,000-foot Sunrise Rock in the heart of Mojave National Preserve.
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Bagdad Chase Historic Ruins
Crumbling foundations and mine tailings mark the site of a once-thriving railroad town that served miners and travelers…
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Castle Peaks National Natural Landmark
Dramatic volcanic spires rising from the Mojave Desert floor, offering spectacular views and challenging scrambles for adventurous overlanders.
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Caruthers Canyon Rock Art Site
Ancient petroglyphs carved into dark volcanic boulders by Native Americans, hidden in a remote canyon accessible via the…
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Soda Dry Lake Playa
Massive alkali flat where land speed records were set and the desert floor stretches unbroken to distant mountain…
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Afton Canyon Natural Area
The 'Grand Canyon of the Mojave' where the Mojave River cuts through colorful cliffs and ancient volcanic rock.
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Kelso Dunes Wilderness Study Area
Towering golden sand dunes that sing when the sand cascades down their steep faces in the heart of…
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Vulcan Mine Road Petroglyphs
Native American rock art scattered along volcanic cliffs accessible via a rough desert track near Essex.