Mojave National Preserve: A Visitor's Guide (Travel and Local Interest)

Discover the wonders of Hole-in-the-Wall, the Kelso Dunes and Mitchell Caverns. Tour the world's largest Joshua tree forest. Visit Kelso Depot, charming Nipton, and just plain weird Zzyzx. Get your kicks on old Route 66. Hike a dozen mountain ranges. What you won't find are hordes of tourists. Enjoy the best-kept secret of the California Desert, a magnificent national park just for you.

• Engaging auto tours, great hikes, clear maps and directions.
• Discover the best picnic sites, campsites, and lodging.
• Get to know the landóplants and wildlife, mountains and valleys.

Updated in cooperation with the National Park Service, this book, the only comprehensive guide to Mojave National Preserve, offers a great introduction to this wondrous desert land and plenty of suggestions for follow-up visits.