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Mojave Lava Tube

A volcanic tunnel illuminated by natural skylights offers a shaded respite from the desert sun.

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Kelso Ghost Town

The abandoned train depot now doubles as a well-placed rest stop for those who take the road less traveled.

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The Mojave Desert Mailbox

The most isolated mailbox in America lets desert travelers record their passing.

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Amboy Crater

This dormant volcanic crater has been converted from a roiling pit of magma to a pleasant hiking spot.

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Searles Lake

This sun-scorched lakebed contains samples of half the natural elements known to humankind.

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Ivanpah Solar Power Facility

The world’s largest concentrated solar plant generates as many problems as megawatts.

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Mojave Phone Booth

In the middle of the desert, miles from any human life, sat an anomalous pay phone that still magically answers your calls.

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