At the beginning of the 19th century, this area was nothing more than a small trading post, later becoming known…
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Amboy Crater
The road to Amboy Crater, on Route 66 has been greatly improved since our last visit and is well signposted. It dead-ends…
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Hidden Valley – Joshua Tree National Park
Standing at a vantage point, one can easily envision the ground as a massive molten sea. Undulating against its momentum,…
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Mastodon Mine Loop Trail – Joshua Tree National Park
The air is a few degrees cooler, there is shade, traces of water and palm trees in this natural oasis. …
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Wonderland Ranch Wall Street Mill – Joshua Tree National Park
Wonderland Ranch is a very easy hike to do, although there is little to no shade. The main trail is…
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Rockhaven Sanitarium – Still Treasured
“Welcome to a place of rest and rehabilitation for women suffering from overwork and exhaustion.” — Agnes Richards. Founder of…
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