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Mojave National Preserve Travel Guide: 45 reviews and 95 photos

The East Mojave after a spring rain/snow.

California's High Desert

Most people perceive the deserts of the southwest from interstate highways while traveling at 80 MPH and think, "I hate the desert, everything looks the same, and it's ugly". What we say is slow down, get out of your car, wander around and discover the micro environment of these expansive landscapes. Also, if you get off of the highway, and investigate its 2-lane byways you will encounter an amazing topography where no super-highway could ever be built.

Last visit to Mojave National Preserve: May 2005
Intro Updated May 2, 2005
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Black Lizard at the Cinder Cones - Mojave National Preserve

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Out in the cinder cone region of the East Mojave Preserve there are large lizards that evolved to having black skin for... more travel advice

Seeds Dropped by a UFO? Favorites (5)

Some very strange plants show up in the spring too. more travel advice

Purple Wildflowers - Mojave National Preserve

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To walk anywhere around the desert during wildflower season can be stressful. The ground can become densely carpeted... more travel advice

Flowering Cactus - Mojave National Preserve

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The Mojave has many variations of Cactus which can bloom with vibrant flowers in the spring. more travel advice

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Written Aug 27, 2004

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diocletianvs Jan 12, 2005 at 11:08 AM Report Abuse

Looks like an ideal place for trainspotters and flowerspotters. Great photos of nature. (And it seems that you ignored the sign not to enter that mine ;))
KristaB Aug 26, 2004 at 4:40 AM Report Abuse

I want to hear the desert sand singing and cacophony of the dunes roaring! (Who wrote this, Mary or Scott, ha?)