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Exploring the Nike Missile Site at San Vicente Mountain Park

Last Modified: February 14, 2021

Believe it or not, during the 1950s – 1960s there were 16 Nike Missile Control sights located around Southern California. These were put in place to protect us from any external threats and most are no longer there today. LA-96C was one of these bases and it was preserved by the city and turned into […]

Filed Under: Hikes, Historical Structures, Southern California

Blythe Intaglios: Native American Geoglyphs in the California Desert

Last Modified: February 1, 2021

The Blythe Intaglios are a series of massive figures etched into the ground centuries ago by the Native Americans living in the area. The drawings are called geoglyphs, and the largest of them is over 170 feet in length. While you can experience them from the ground, they are best seen from the air. Here […]

Filed Under: Historical Structures, Southern California Tagged With: Blythe, Riverside County

Indio Hills Badlands Hike in the Coachella Valley

Last Modified: February 1, 2021

The Coachella Valley has some amazing hikes that offer you a glimpse of the otherworldly desert landscape. The hike through the Indio Hills Badlands is one of those as it takes you through a sandy wash and a few slot canyons as you make your way up to an awesome summit with vast views of […]

Filed Under: Hikes, Southern California Tagged With: Indio, Riverside County

Giant Rock in Landers: A Massive Boulder with a Unique History

Last Modified: December 14, 2020

Traveling California has been a fun way for me to connect with all of the crazy and unique history this state has to offer. Places like Salvation Mountain, the center of the world, the Cabazon Dinosaurs, and the tower at Victoria Beach all are a part of what makes California what it is today. I […]

Filed Under: Natural Wonders, Southern California Tagged With: Landers, San Bernardino County

A Cabazon Dinosaurs Christmas in Lights: Santa T-Rex, Christmas Lights & More

Last Modified: December 2, 2020

Ever since I started doing road trips and exploring California, the Cabazon Dinosaurs have been a roadside attraction I always look forward to seeing. This year is the first that they are doing a Christmas themed event, and since most of the normal Christmas events are canceled this year, Amie and I brought the twins […]

Filed Under: Events, Southern California, Strangely Awesome Tagged With: Cabazon, Riverside County

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Josh from California Through My Lens My name is Josh, and for the last 10 years, I have been exploring as much of California as I possibly can. This site is a collection of those adventures to encourage you to get out and explore California for yourself. More about me.

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