If you are thinking about going to the desert this spring or summer, SoCal Wander has an article on 11 of the best places to visit in the desert. Here is the list and check out the posting for information on each of the sites.
- Mono Lake South Tufa Preserve Mono County
- Rainbow Basin San Bernardino County
- Afton Canyon San Bernardino County
- Crowley Point Death Valley National Park
- Darwin Falls Death Valley National Park
- Zabriskie Point and Golden Canyon Death Valley National Park
- Tahquitz Canyon Palm Springs
- Lava Beds National Monument Siskiyou and Modoc counties
- Amboy Crater San Bernardino County
- Kelso Dunes Mojave National Preserve
- Trona Pinnacles San Bernardino County
Read about each of these sites at: 11 Places You Have To See In The California Desert | Guides | SoCal Wanderer | KCET
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Well, I am not sure I agree with this list. Rainbow Basin is a so-so location and Trona pinnacles, well, not much to see there. I would include Red Rock Canyon SP as one of the top 3 spots and Wild Rose Canyon near Death Valley. Good luck in the summer, temp will be in the 105-115 range everyday.
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By: Spencer Westbrook on February 8, 2013
at 10:13 AM
Thanks for your feedback and input. Additional observations and opinions always appreciated.
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By: Sandy Steinman on February 8, 2013
at 12:42 PM