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Tour Park City
This mountain community is home to three world class ski resorts and hosted several alpine venues of the 2002 Winter Olympics. The historic district is a bustling year-round draw for vacationers.

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Mojave National Preserve
222 E. Main St, Barstow, CA 92311; (760) 733-4040; NPS Website;

California Desert Information Office
831 Barstow Rd, Barstow, CA 92311; (760) 255-8760;

1.4 million acres of raw desert in Southeastern California was set aside in 1994 for to protect the prehistoric, historic and natural resources of the area. The diverse landscape here includes mountains, mesas, red volcanic spires, cinder cones and sand dunes.

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Wildlife:
Nearly 300 species of animals live in the desert including:

• bighorn sheep
• mule deer
• porcupines
• mountain lions
• coyotes and foxes
• desert tortoises
• antelope ground squirrels

Plant, Flora and Fauna:

• Cactus - store water in their tissues
• mesquites - sends roots upto 100 feet deep
• brilliant wildflower displays in April and May

More Mojave Desert Links
Mojave Desert Heritage & Cultural Association - Preserve historic desert landmarks.
Mojave Desert Net - Weblinks

The Mojave Desert is most popular from early November to late April. Outdoor climate is usually quite pleasant during this time of the year. Springtime is popular because desert wildflowers are in bloom.

Keep in mind that summer temperatures can easily hit 130-plus degrees with little cooling in the nightime. Always carry extra water. Summertime activity should be significantly restricted or even avoided.

Archealogical / Historical:

• Indian petroglyphs - indian rock art over 10,000 years old
• Abandoned mining camps -

Campgrounds:

• Mid Hills - overnight fee $10.
• Hole-in-the-Wall - overnight fee $10.

Mitchell Caverns
Located 15 miles north of I-15 on Essex Rd. Area known for many limestone caves. Old mines that are popular for rockhounds. Guided tours Mon-Fri 1:30PM (Sept-May / Weather permitting). Tour Price: Adult $6 / Child (6-17) $3. (760) 928-2586.

Amboy Crater
USGS Website;
The Amboy Crater and Lava Field is an extinct North American cinder cone that lies California's Mojave Desert just sits 2.5 miles west of the town of Amboy on historic U.S. Highway 66.

Mojave Desert Phone Booth
Club Website
a lone telephone booth in the Mojave National Preserve which attracted an online following in 1997, due to its unusual location. The booth was 15 miles from the nearest interstate highway, and miles from any buildings. The booth was removed on May 17, 2000.

Zzyzx Desert Studies Center
CSU Fullerton Webpage;
A field station of the California State University (CSU) located among a haven of natural ponds, dry lakes, and foothills in the Mojave Desert east of Barstow, DSC provides the opportunity for individuals and groups to conduct research, receive instruction, and experience the desert environment. Access from the Zzyzx exit from I-15 a few miles west for Baker, California.