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by Jim_b
Mon Nov 07, 2022 2:09 pm
Forum: General Desert Information
Topic: mojave road update 11/7/22
Replies: 0
Views: 12005

mojave road update 11/7/22

Due to recent storms, the Mojave Road is currenlty impassible through Paiute Range. See the image below for directions on how to go around the closure. https://www.desertusa.com/mb3-photos/mojaveroadupatemap.jpg Mojave Road Detour over the Piute Range The following road log provides a 14.2 mile deto...
by Jim_b
Tue Sep 13, 2022 8:50 am
Forum: Desert Activities & Travel
Topic: Mojave Road update 2-23
Replies: 1
Views: 24093

Mojave Road update 2-23

September 12, sections of the Preserve received over an inch of rainfall. This has created standing water on, the normally dry, Soda Lake. This newest monsoonal rain has again caused damage to parts of Zzyzx Road as well as making The Mojave Road between Rasor and Kelbaker Road impassable. While fro...
by Jim_b
Sat Jul 30, 2022 1:33 pm
Forum: General Desert Information
Topic: Mojave Road update 7/29/22
Replies: 0
Views: 12304

Mojave Road update 7/29/22

As of July 29, 2022, Mojave Road is washed out and impassible in the Paiute Range. Washout is located at GPS coordinates 35.0905677, -115.0028316.
Courtesy of Jeff with Desert Overlanders

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by Jim_b
Thu Jun 09, 2022 4:02 pm
Forum: Desert Plant and Animal
Topic: Night Blooming Cactus
Replies: 0
Views: 12044

Night Blooming Cactus

Golden Torch Cactus blooms at night.



More information https://www.desertusa.com/flowers/golde ... actus.html
by Jim_b
Fri Mar 18, 2022 9:27 am
Forum: Desert Environmental and Land Uses
Topic: Lake Powell
Replies: 1
Views: 28788

Lake Powell

Lake Powell has officially dipped just below 3,525 feet in elevation, reflecting the Colorado River Basin’s dry winter season. The dip is temporary and was reflected in last night’s end-of-day hydrology report. The reservoir’s elevation is expected to climb above 3,525 feet through the course of the...
by Jim_b
Fri Mar 18, 2022 9:24 am
Forum: Desert Plant and Animal
Topic: Wildflowers reports
Replies: 0
Views: 11892

Wildflowers reports

Find where wildflowers are blooming.

https://www.desertusa.com/wildflo/wildupdates.html
by Jim_b
Sun Jan 30, 2022 12:50 pm
Forum: Rock Hounding & Lapidary
Topic: 2022 Tucson Gem and Mineral Shows
Replies: 0
Views: 11610

2022 Tucson Gem and Mineral Shows

2022 Tucson Gem Shows and Associated Events. During the Winter 2022 Tucson Gem, Mineral and Fossil event, over 47 different independently owned and operated shows will be held during the month, with over 3,000 exhibitors citywide. Read more: https://www.desertusa.com/rocks-minerals/tucson-gem-show.h...
by Jim_b
Sun Jan 30, 2022 12:45 pm
Forum: The Lost Dutchman Mine
Topic: GENERAL DISCUSSION - Anything related to the LDM
Replies: 878
Views: 2362009

Re: GENERAL DISCUSSION - Anything related to the LDM

The location he found was not the Lost Dutchman Mine. Has it been found, that is the still the unanswered question.
by Jim_b
Thu Jan 20, 2022 1:35 pm
Forum: Desert Plant and Animal
Topic: Mountain Lion returns
Replies: 0
Views: 11837

Mountain Lion returns

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Mountain return to my area in southern CA