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deserts
California Welcome
CentersSM
Ridgecrest:
880 N. China Lake Blvd.
760/375-8202
Cabazon: Cabazon
Outlets, 48750 Seminole
Dr., #100; 951/922-3000
Barstow: 2796 Tanger
Way, Suite 100;
760/253-4782
Yucca Valley:
56711 Twentynine Palms
Highway; 760/365-5464
More information
Greater Palm Springs
Convention & Visitors
Bureau; 760/770-9000;
visitgreaterpalm
springs.com
Cabazon
visit
Mountains. In spring, the park's fl oral displays are in full
bloom. 661/946-6092; parks.ca.gov
AMBOY
Amboy Crater. Take a day trip to this volcanic cinder
cone, designated a National Natural Landmark. Reach
the peak by way of the 4.1-mile Western Cone Trail.
760/326-7000; blm.gov/ca
BARSTOW
Mojave National Preserve. Find singing sand dunes,
cinder cone volcanos, Joshua tree forests, canyons,
mesas, and spring wildfl owers at this 1.6-million-acre
park. Campgrounds are fi rst come, fi rst served.
760/252-6100; nps.gov/moja
BORREGO SPRINGS
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Visit this expansive
desert landscape in California to see dramatic badlands,
cool palm oases, twisting slot canyons, and cactusstudded
slopes. 760/767-4205; parks.ca.gov
CANTIL
Red Rock Canyon State Park. Climb the colorful
desert cliff s, buttes, and badlands of the El Paso
CATHEDRAL CITY
Museum of Ancient Wonders. Find nearly 400
replicas and fossils, including full-scale reproductions
of King Tutankhamun's chariot and treasures-all in an
unassuming strip mall. 442/268-5004; moaw.org
DEATH VALLEY
Death Valley National Park. The hottest, driest,
and lowest national park in the U.S. boasts a diverse
landscape of salt fl ats, sand dunes, badlands, valleys,
canyons, and mountains. 760/786-3200; nps.gov/deva
FURNACE CREEK
Furnace Creek Visitors Center. Watch a short fi lm
about the park. During the winter season, try a rangerled
walk or presentation about Death Valley's cultural
and natural history. 760/786-3200; nps.gov/deva
INDIO
Coachella Valley History Museum. Explore rotating
exhibits, a 1909 schoolhouse, and the world's only date
museum, which highlights the origins of the desert fruit.
Free for children 18 and under. 760/342-6651; cvhm.org
MORONGO VALLEY
Big Morongo Canyon Preserve. Hike through lush
canyonlands in the Little San Bernardino Mountains of
the Transverse Ranges, home to desert bighorn sheep,
bobcats, and more than 250 bird species.
760/792-1843; bigmorongo.org
PALM DESERT
Palm to Pines Scenic Byway. Start in Palm Desert
before winding your way through mountain switchbacks,
pine forests, and stunning vistas with views of
the Greater Palm Springs area. 760/862-9984; blm.gov
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens. Explore this
family-friendly zoo and botanical gardens specializing
in deserts, with more than 450 animals and 1,400 plant
species. Try feeding a giraff e or hiking nature trails.
760/346-5694; livingdesert.org
PALM SPRINGS
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. 1 Tram Way, Palm
Springs. World's largest rotating tram cars. Spectacular
views, two restaurants, 50 miles of hiking trails,
camping, winter activities, and more. 760/325-1391;
888/515-TRAM; pstramway.com See ad, next page
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