By Cheri Rae and John McKinney

The Crown Jewel of the California Desert

Discover America's Magnificent New National Parkland!

Mojave National Preserve: A Visitor's Guide reveals the wonders of Hole-in-the-Wall, the Mojave River, Kelso Dunes and Mitchell Caverns.

Lively tours, clear maps and directions, nature and history notes enrich appreciation for one of the nation's most spectacular natural areas.

• Tour the world's largest Joshua tree forest
• Follow paths of history to Fort Piute, Ivanpah, Kelso Depot, Nipton, Goffs and Zzyzx.
• Get your kicks on Route 66.
• Hike the enchanted canyons and inspiring summits of a dozen mountain ranges.

"A lively and detailed description of attractions, habitats and issues"
- Sunset Magazine

"A wonderful concentration of mining, history, exploration, desert flora/fauna, mountains and everything that makes a desert a desert. Great guide."
- Books of the Southwest