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Calico Ghost Town One of the few remaining original mining towns of the west. Many historic buildings to explore. Nice rest stop on the way to Las Vegas. Camping and RV parking available.	Palm Springs Tram The most spectacular views in Southern California. Tram cars depart at least every 30 minutes. Ride from the desert to the mountains. Dress warm for the mountain top.
Cabot's Pueblo Museum One of Southern California's most extraordinary buildings. A 35-room rustic “castle” built by hand. Desert Hot Springs, California.	Palm Springs Air Museum One of the world's largest collections of flying warplanes. Open seven days a week, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
The Living Desert Zoo Plants and animals of the Southern California desert. This is a great family day trip there is something interesting for all age groups.	Pioneer Town Built in 1946 as a movie set for western movies. During the summer months mock gunfights are held on Main Street
China Ranch Date Farm A lush piece of greenery amidst the forbidding Mojave Desert. home grown dates and delicious date nut bread. Open daily 9-5	Joshua Tree National Park Two deserts each with it's own characteristics.Five fan palm oases also dot the park. Spring flowers are a must see.
Death Valley National Park One of the hottest places on the surface of the Earth. Also the driest place in North America.	Indian Canyons Great places to hike in the Palm Springs Area. Ranger Led Interpretive Hikes open year round.
Borrego Springs Hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails, 12 wilderness areas. Surrounded by Anza-Borrego park.	Anza-Borrego Desert State Park The largest desert state park in the contiguous United States. Wildflowers from late February through March.
Afton Canyon Natural Area This area is ideal for hiking, hunting, camping, nature study. One of few places where the Mojave River flows above ground.	Kelso Dune complex The biggest dune is over 600 feet tall. Climbers are rewarded with a view of the Mojave National Preserve.
Kelso Depot Information Center. Built in 1942 the depot is now a visitor center with a museum, theater, and book store.	Big Morongo Canyon Preserve Trails and boardwalks through the marsh and stream habitats, meander through the Preserve.
Nipton California An historic Mojave Desert town. An enduring gateway community to Mojave National Preserve	Calico Early Man Site 15 miles northeast of Barstow, California .Primitive stone tools in this area.
Salton Sea State park The park has five campgrounds. More than 400 species of birds have been found here.	Scotty's Castle A vacation home built by an insurance millionaire Albert Johnson in Death Valley.
Mojave River Valley Museum Displays and exhibits that portray the history of the Mojave River Valley. Barstow California.	Borax Visitor Center Original home of the "20 mule team" One of the best kept secrets of the Southern California desert. Seven days a week from 9 -5