DesertUSA Travel Guide: National Parks, State Parks and outdoor attractions
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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 [...]
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 [...]
Day Trip #11: The Cholla Cactus Garden By Lynn Bremner Location: Joshua Tree National Park along Pinto Basin Rd. The Cholla Cactus Garden in Joshua Tree National Park is a wonderland of Cholla cactus.
One of my favorite things about visiting national and state parks is the transformation that occurs when you cross over into the park’s boundaries. As the landscape takes on a new form I feel like I’m entering into another world. Joshua Tree National Park is most definitely one of those magical places. The sharp angles [...]
Old Dale Rd. 4WD RoadLocation: Joshua Tree National Park Requirements: 4WD Required, also excellent Mountain Bike Trail Time by Car: 2 to 3 hours Distance: 23 Miles (one way) Not recommended for summer trips. Click on the link to view a video of the Old Dale Road Trip. My most recent Desert Road Trip was [...]
Cottonwood Springs is one of the most scenic spots in Joshua Tree National Park and the site of a desert fan palm oasis. I learned about this location from one of the Park Rangers whose eyes lit up when talking about it. She said it was one of the most beautiful places and one of [...]
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