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Updated on Sept. 4th, 2011 A few weeks ago I decided to take a day trip to visit a short stretch of Historic Route 66. Just north of Twentynine Palms and Joshua Tree National Park lies a part of the National Trails Highway (formerly known as Route 66) that leads to the towns of Ludlow, [...]
Never underestimate the desert heat, alway carry lots of water and stay with your car. Their car got stuck about 5 miles in on Black Mountain Road, and they tried to walk out. It’s an uphill walk and it was 106 degrees at the time. They had a limited supply of water. We have a video [...]
Rainbow Basin Northwest of Barstow, California Text and Photos by Len Wilcox Northwest of Barstow, California, lies one of the most beautiful and mysterious locations in the Mojave Desert: Rainbow Basin. It’s a mishmash of shapes, colors and fantastic formations, a place where water and wind have worked magic, sculpting layers of sandstone and sediment [...]
Wildflower Touring Text By Gregory McNamee (repurposed from DesertUSA.com – original March ’99) If you are sensitive to the rhythms of the desert, you’ll know that the period from March to mid-April is a time when a special kind of natural magic can occur. All through February, if the gentle winter rains have arrived on [...]
Motor Home Exploration in the Mojave By Andrew Stratton The Mojave Desert is one of the greatest places in America to see spectacular scenery. It’s in a unique spot; it comprises the barrier between the low, hot Sonora Desert and the cool, high Great Basin of Nevada and Utah. It covers 25,000 square miles, and [...]
4WD Road Trips by DesertUSA DesertUSA took some fun road trips in 2009. In case you missed any of our trips, we are listing our favorite 4WD routes in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and Joshua Tree National Park. Anza-Borrego Trips Summary: The caves are located in the southwestern portion of the park off of the [...]
Opal Hill Mine – Fire agate, opal eggs and quartz crystals Wiley Well District – BLM By L. Bremner of DesertRoadTrippin.com This week my dad and I decided to head out to the Wiley Well District to visit our friends Nancy and Howard at the Opal Hill Mine. We had not been out to the [...]
4WD Trip To The Storm Jade Mine The third time is the charm! By L. Bremner of DesertUSA.com This trip has been a year in the making. Last fall my dad (Jim) and I tried to get to the Barry Storm Jade Mine twice, but the Black Eagle Road was washed out about 5 or [...]
Thanksgiving Holiday Destinations For Desert Travelers By L. Bremner November marks the national holiday of Thanksgiving. It is a time when we get together with friends and family to be thankful for what we have. It is also a great holiday for outdoor activities in the desert region. The weather is cooler and with the [...]
Day Trip To Fossil Canyon and Painted Gorge By L. Bremner of DesertUSA.com There are two points of interest near Ocotillo, Fossil Canyon and Painted Gorge. Fossil Canyon is known for it’s geological history and fossils. Painted Gorge is another area of geological interest. Ocotillo was our starting point for this road trip. It is [...]
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