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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Landers

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Landers, California

Updated December 5, 2017

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The Integratron by day.

Landers, California

The Integratron

Experience a quartz crystal sound bath inside a storied, all-wood sound-chamber.
The aptly named Giant Rock.

Landers, California

Giant Rock

A regular looking rock with an unbelievable history.
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Landers, California

The Dream Wanderer

Mediums from a psychic utopian community lead a trippy VR journey on a parked desert bus.
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Morongo Basin Historical Society Museum and Research Center.

Yucca Valley, California

Morongo Basin Historical Museum

A desert community’s history is captured by this collection of artifacts and memorabilia.
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A close-up aerial view.

Yucca Mesa, California

Rhythms of Life

An artist's vision for connectivity spans seven continents and 16 countries.
6 miles from Landers
Yes, you can make art from an abandoned toilet.

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The Noah Purifoy Desert Art Museum

Explore 10 acres of environmental sculptures.
7 miles from Landers
This way to the Caravansary of Joy.

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Institute of Mentalphysics

Located on 420 acres in the high desert, this spiritual center is dedicated to the "science of the future."
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Joshua Tree may be known for attracting crowds of social influencers and visitors unfamiliar with national park etiquette. Yet despite the reputation, it remains at its core a mystical place. Its ancient landscape is dotted with fuzzy cacti, sculptural rock formations, and the namesake Joshua trees—which aren’t trees at all, but a species of yucca that can live for centuries in the Mojave Desert. The otherworldly setting has drawn generations of soul-seekers, avant-garde artists, and others who march to the beat of their own drums. Today, you can embark on an unconventional adventure, encountering everything from a spiritual center dedicated to the “science of the future” to a geodesic dome purportedly inspired by extraterrestrials. Plan your next adventure with our Explorer’s Guide to the Parks.

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