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A Joshua tree in silhouette beside the sun, above low desert scrub and more Joshua trees, with rocky hills behind

Joshua Tree National Park

Oct 31, 2026Joshua Tree National Park

Two deserts, boulder piles and Joshua trees about 130 miles from LA. Which entrance to use, what Park Boulevard covers, and the water and heat rules to follow.

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Julian

Oct 31, 2026Julian

A San Diego County mountain town started by a gold rush and kept going by apples. Mine tours, a history walk, pie and how to get there.

Three towers of painted stacked boulders in red, blue, green and pink on the desert floor under a cloudy sky

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Seven Magic Mountains

Oct 31, 2026Seven Magic Mountains

Painted boulder towers by Ugo Rondinone in the Nevada desert, a short detour off I-15 on the drive from LA to Vegas. Directions, rules and how long it may stay.

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Solvang

Oct 31, 2026Solvang

A small Danish town in the Santa Ynez Valley, with windmills, bakeries and free parking. What to see, how to get there, and the ostrich farm outside town.