8 Thrilling Activities for Your California Desert Adventure

Palm Tree Palm Tree By Lily Morgan

Death Valley National Park

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Joshua Tree National Park

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Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

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Mojave National Preserve

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Palm Springs

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Salton Sea

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Imperial Sand Dunes

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Red Rock Canyon State Park

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