Tag Archives: Mojave National Preserve

Desert ranchers

Posted on 8 April, 2011 by Kate

  Driving through the miles of creosote scrub and Joshua tree forests in the Mojave National Preserve, it’s hard to imagine anyone living there, let alone trying to earn a living. Yet, fences, outbuildings, corrals, and equipment all indicate that … Continue reading →

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California Deserts–the Mojave

Posted on 6 April, 2011 by Kate

  Joshua Tree National Park is to the Mojave National Preserve as a sand dune is to the Sahara. As a river is to the Amazon. As a cat is to a cougar. As…well, you get the idea. Joshua Tree … Continue reading →

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Harry on the Dunes

Posted on 21 March, 2011 by Kate

  The first noble truth of travel goes like this: No matter how you plan, the most goshdarned unexpected stuff will pop up when you least expect it. So, indeed, the last thing I expected to find at the top … Continue reading →

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