by Lynn Bremner | Sep 7, 2020 | 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...
by Lynn Bremner | Apr 22, 2019 | 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...
by Lynn Bremner | May 1, 2017 | 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...
by Lynn Bremner | Apr 20, 2016 | 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...
by Lynn Bremner | Dec 14, 2015 | 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...
by Lynn Bremner | Feb 11, 2014 | 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...
