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Kelso Depot: Mojave’s Historical Information Center

Last Modified: January 3, 2020

In the remote Mojave National Preserve, pretty much the only modern structure is the Kelso Depot. Located right in the middle of the park, it is a haven of information on the park itself and provides modern bathrooms for its many visitors. It used even to have a restaurant, but unfortunately, the cost of bringing […]

Filed Under: Historical Structures, National Parks, Southern California Tagged With: featured, Kelso, Mojave National Preserve

The Rings Trail in Mojave National Preserve

Last Modified: December 23, 2019

By far, one of the best trails in the Mojave National Preserve is the rings trail. This one and half mile trail packs a ton into only a short period and has quickly become one of the best short hikes I have been on. If you are in this part of the preserve, it is […]

Filed Under: Hikes, National Parks, Southern California, Strangely Awesome Tagged With: featured, Kelso, Mojave National Preserve, San Bernardino County

Rock Springs Trail in Mojave National Preserve

Last Modified: December 23, 2019

Rock Springs is a short, historic trail in the Mojave National Preserve. This one-mile loop trail is located about 11 miles down Cedar Canyon Road (the dirt road through the center of the park). When we were there, the road was in excellent condition for a 2WD car. I can’t imagine that is always the […]

Filed Under: Hikes, Historical Structures, National Parks, Southern California Tagged With: featured, Kelso, Mojave National Preserve, San Bernardino County

Kelso Dunes at Sunset: Hiking in Mojave National Preserve

Last Modified: December 23, 2019

It’s hard to believe this vast expanse of desert, known as the Mojave National Preserve, is located only 3 hours from Los Angeles and even harder to understand the sheer size of the dunes when you see them for the first time. The Kelso Dunes are a great place to experience something completely different such […]

Filed Under: Hikes, Southern California Tagged With: featured, Kelso, Mojave National Preserve, San Bernardino County

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