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Day Trip #3: Old Dale Rd 4WD Jeep Trail

by | | Day Trips Numbered Series, Desert Road Trippin, Joshua Tree NP, Miscellaneous

Old Dale Rd. 4WD Road Location: 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. Check with Joshua Tree National Park to confirm road is...
An Oasis in the Desert: The Coachella Valley Preserve

An Oasis in the Desert: The Coachella Valley Preserve

by | | Day Trips Numbered Series, Desert Road Trippin, Sight Seeing

Refreshing palm oases, intriguing wildlife and miles of hiking trails draw visitors annually to the Coachella Valley Preserve.  Located in Thousand Palms, California, it’s home to more than 183 species of birds and other wildlife, including the rare Coachella Valley...
Road Trip #13: Arroyo Tapiado Mud Caves

Road Trip #13: Arroyo Tapiado Mud Caves

by | | Anza-Borrego SP, Day Trips Numbered Series, Desert Road Trippin, Miscellaneous

The Carrizo Badlands Mud Caves in Arroyo Tapiado Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Last April my dad and I went on a day trip to Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.  We had heard about some mud caves, but they were not noted on the park map.  After a little research on the...
Historic Route 66:  Amboy, CA

Historic Route 66: Amboy, CA

by | | Day Trips Numbered Series, Desert Road Trippin, Route 66

In California, the original Route 66 is known as The National Old Trails Highway. It runs from the Colorado River west of Needles, CA through Goffs, Essex, Danby, Chambless, Amboy, Ludlow, then on to Barstow before reaching Los Angeles. Update 02/14/18: Portions of...
Day Trip #10: Geology Road Tour @ Joshua Tree National Park

Day Trip #10: Geology Road Tour @ Joshua Tree National Park

by | | Day Trips Numbered Series, Desert Road Trippin, Joshua Tree NP

Geology Tour Road Guide An 18-Mile Motor Tour at Joshua Tree National Park Click here to see DesertUSA.com’s video tour from this trip. If you’re looking for an easy 4WD adventure check out the Geology Tour Road at Joshua Tree National Park. It’s a...
Road Trip #12, Part 2: From Salton Sea to Salvation Mountain and Slab City.

Road Trip #12, Part 2: From Salton Sea to Salvation Mountain and Slab City.

by | | Day Trips Numbered Series, Desert Road Trippin, Salton Sea NRA

Road Trip Series Part 1: Salton Sea Part 2: Salvation Mountain Part 3: Slab City  Salvation Mountain Just south of the Salton Sea Visitor’s Center is a little town called Niland, CA, home to the infamous Salvation Mountain and Slab City.   Just a few miles out of town...
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