The Mojave Desert Travel Guide

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Dust and desolation, tumbleweeds and rattlesnakes, barren landscapes—these are the bleak images that come to mind when most people hear the word desert. But east of the Sierra Nevada, where the land quickly flattens and the rain seldom falls, the desert is anything but a wasteland.

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The Mojave Desert Hotels

Hotel chains and roadside motels make up most of the lodging options in the desert. The tourist season runs through the summer months, from late May through...read more

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The Mojave Desert Restaurants

Throughout the desert and the eastern Sierra, dining is a fairly simple affair. Owens Valley is home to many mom-and-pop eateries, as well as a few fast-food...read more

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Things To Do in The Mojave Desert

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    Nostalgia: Old neon signs, historic motels, and restored Harvey House rail stations abound across this desert landscape. Don't miss some of the... Read more

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