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Comprising 25,000 square miles of spectacular scenery, California's desert includes the scorching Death Valley and the ghost town and mine-strewn Mojave. Off-road exploring is an option for those with four-wheel drives. Visit Death Valley's Badwater, the lowest point in the Western Hemisphere. Mojave National Preserve's red sand dunes, cinder cones, Joshua Tree forests and mountains are home to desert tortoises, Scott's orioles, mule deer, pinon pine, juniper and stunningly beautiful spring... more » Comprising 25,000 square miles of spectacular scenery, California's desert includes the scorching Death Valley and the ghost town and mine-strewn Mojave. Off-road exploring is an option for those with four-wheel drives. Visit Death Valley's Badwater, the lowest point in the Western Hemisphere. Mojave National Preserve's red sand dunes, cinder cones, Joshua Tree forests and mountains are home to desert tortoises, Scott's orioles, mule deer, pinon pine, juniper and stunningly beautiful spring wildflowers. « less

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Motel 6 Mojave

3 of 5 stars
Pittsburg, CA
20 Nov 2009

First of all, this motel is basically right ON the railroad tracks, so if you are a light sleeper, go to extra 30 minutes to Lancaster or Palmdale. The trains roll through all night long and they do...more

Original Las Casuelas

5 of 5 stars
Calgary, Canada
20 Nov 2009

Loved the food here. The service is a little scant, but the food is amazing. The tacos were crispy and flavourfull, the rice and beans that come with it were so deelish I ate every bite, which I...more

7 Springs Inn & Suites

4 of 5 stars
Calgary, Canada
20 Nov 2009

I enjoyed my stay here..the inn is very small and quaint. Even though it was fully booked we hardly saw anyone. The pool and 2 hot tubs were great, the beds super-comfy and the decor was chic. It's...more

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