Rainbow Basin Natural Area, Mojave Desert
Northwest of Barstow, California, lies one of the most beautiful and mysterious location in the Mojave Desert; Rainbow Basin.
We visited this area in late October 2018. This is a remarkable, easy off road adventure on a one way loop road.
It's a mishmash of shapes, colors and fantastic formations. A place where water and wind have worked its magic, sculpting layers of sandstone and sediment to expose brilliantly colored formations.
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Rainbow Basin - Barstow California
Rainbow Canyon has Exclusive hiking rock hunting, Sight seeing, reptile hunting, Barstow is home to the large Desert Tortuous. You may not take any Desert Turtles Because of the fact that they are protected in this area. In Rainbow Canyon do NOT freak out when you hear a huge boom. Sounds louder than a gun shot. The George Air Force base is 10 miles north of Rainbow Canyon. when you hear a huge boom noise that sounds like 2 500 hundred pound bombs, which is the Military Jets in the sky. WARNING it is not a bomb. They make that sound because they are traveling faster than the speed of sound, which the speed of sound is 600 mph. they are traveling around 800 mph. which they are doing a thing called breaking the sound Barrier. which will make a huge thump go through your chest. it is very scary. but you will learn to deal with it. There is a cave up near the camp site. 1 mile hike through the wash, and you can go all the way through, to the other side. be sure to have a light, there are bats. and if you walk another mile. you can see Fossils of Camel foot prints on the rock walls, and 3 toed sloth foot prints fossilized on the rock faces. They are Vandalized and people have chipped away a few of them. There are very deadly toxic snakes. Mojave Greens and Diamond Back Rattle snakes. be AWARE there are Mountain lions, Bob Cats, Coyotes, and Fox that thrive the area during the night and early mornings. Be aware of stepping over rocks or in between rocks with gaps due to toxic snakes. There are a lot of different reptiles such as Lizard Horny Toad, race runners, etc etc..... and there are deadly Insects such as scorpions Spiders, and centipedes. There will be Archaeologists, and Many geologists, studying the rocks and land formations. There will be many Scientists searching for Fossils, Rocks and Earth Changes. And during holidays the camp ground can be full. And there is no 4X4 going up to the Camp ground. You may bring RV Motor home, Campers Tailors Jeeps quads etc etc. There is Enough room to bring an RV towing a vehicle behind also. There is limited water supply at the campground. So use it Wisely. They run off a well tank. with water drought. Be sure to bring Knife or weapon Besides a GUN. no shooting in the area. There is very Dangerous Rock climbing and may Callapse. due to the Clay and sand stone walls. Do not Venture anywhere, where you might thing a Mountain Lion is around or in a canyon. Be aware of Mountain Lion Poop. if its fresh there is one in sight. But if you choose to go here HAPPY TRAILS AND HAVE A NICE TRIP :)
Opal Mountain & Rainbow Basin, near Barstow, California
Some off roading near Opal Mountain and then a visit to the Rainbow Basin. It was over cast all day so some of the colors are a bit subdued.
Driving Through Rainbow Basin Loop Road
Driving through the Rainbow Basin Loop Road north of Barstow, CA, after camping at Owl Canyon Campground.
Soundtrack: Breakin' the Chains of Love by Fitz and the Tantrums
Rainbow Basin - Owl Canyon Campground, Part 2
Rainbow Basin is a geological formation in the Calico Peaks range, located approximately 8 miles north of Barstow in the Mojave Desert in San Bernardino County, California. The basin is notable for: the fantastic and beautiful shapes of its rock formations: its fossil beds, which have provided scientists with valuable information about life during the middle Miocene epoch, between 12 and 16 million years ago. On this day, we took the 4 mile loop drive to check out rainbow basin. In addition, we played around Owl Canyon Campground as our banana bread baked in the Coleman camp oven. We enjoyed this campground and will definitely go back during warmer weather.
Phillips Canyon East - Barstow, California
From sandy washes to small rock obstacles, Phillips Canyon East is a diverse short trail. You will see unique natural rock formation, great views, old silver mines and rock tailings everywhere you look. The conditions on the trail changes as you go from one area to the next. This is also the fastest route to get to the heart of the Calico mining area.
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Rainbow Basin National Natural Landmark
This is Rainbow Basin National Natural Landmark near Barstow, California.
Easy Off Road 4X4 Trails In Southern California
Are you new to off roading and looking for some easy 4x4 trails to get started on? This is the NotaRubicon’s list of favorite easy and beginner off-road trails. All of these 4x4 trails can be completed by any stock 4x4 vehicle and most are short enough that they can be completed in just a few hours.
Number 10 - Rainbow Basin
The very first trail that The Notarubion ever went on was Rainbow Basin . So easy, it can hardly be considered a trail, it’s a great dirt road for first-time off-road driver. Rainbow Basin is a colorful geologic formation in the Calico Peaks mountain range, about 8 miles north of Barstow just off of Ft. Irwin Road. The Rainbow basin is known for it’s beautifully colored rock formations.
Number 9 - The Red Canyon Jeep Trail
The Red Canyon Trail is a scenic trail that starts at Interstate 10 runs through the hills to Summit Road near Salton Sea. This trail is mostly flat easy road but there is one large, steep and intimidating hill to get up but any stock Jeep can make it easily.
Number 8 - The Bradshaw Trail
The Bradshaw Trail runs from Salton Sea to Blythe and is mostly flat, easy road with just a few sections of sand. There are several interesting things to see along the way including the abandoned Eagle Mountain railroad bridge.
Number 7 - Rattlesnake Canyon
Rattlesnake Canyon goes from highway 247 in Johnson Valley up into the mountains near Big Bear. There are a few sandy areas, a few narrow rocky spots, and usually mud in the winter months but any 4X4 Jeep or truck can complete this trail easily. Most times of the year you will find dozens of cows roaming free throughout the entire area
Number 6 - Burns Canyon Road (2N02)
Burns Canyon Road is an flat, easy dirt road that connects Pioneertown to Baldwin Lake near Big Bear. The Burns Canyon trail offers great views and also connects you with several other nearby trails such as Rattlesnake Canyon or harder trails such as Marble Canyon, Heartbreak Ridge and the Garden of Eden Jeep trail.
Number 5 - Lytle Creek Ridge
The Lytle Creek Ridge Trail is an easy trail composed mostly of fire roads and power line roads which cross the San Bernardino National Forest near the Cajon Pass. The trail runs from Lytle Creek to Lone Pine Canyon and offers beautiful views of the Inland Empire and Cajon Pass.
Number 4 - Old Dale Road
Old Dale Road in Joshua Tree runs through the Pinto Basin and into the Pinto Mountains, where it becomes Gold Crown Road. The route ends at Highway 62 not far from 29 Palms. There are dozens of abandoned mines and historic mining camps lining the route making it one of the NotaRubicon’s Favorites. There are a few rocky spots and shallow water crossing in winter months, but any stock Jeep or high-clearance 4x4 vehicle can travel this entire road easily.
Number 3 - Phillips Loop near Calico Ghost Town
UPDATE 2019 - Phillips Loop has become a bit washed out and may now be too difficult for some beginners! Drive at your own risk and don't go alone!
Phillips Loop is a beautiful scenic drive in the historic Calico mining district not far from Barstow. The loop takes you through the beautiful mountains and landscape of the Calico Mountains and takes you to Kramer’s Arch - an amazing natural structure large enough to drive your Jeep through.
Number 2 - Cajon Bypass (3N45)
Cajon Bypass (3N45) also known as Old Rt 66 is a short, rough, dirt road that was part of the Historic Route 66 over 100 years ago.
Starting at the summit of Cajon Pass behind where the Old Summit Inn once stood, it winds its way through the hills offering beautiful views of Cajon Pass before it connects to Highway 138
Number 1 - Cleghorn Trail (2N47)
The Notarubicon’s favorite trail! Cleghorn is a 14 mile long trail that is actually a flat dirt road but it has several optional offshoots that range from easy to difficult - perfect for practicing your off-road and 4X4 skills. Many of the offshoots on Cleghorn are steep, off-camber and full of deep ruts but if you stay on the road instead, it’s flat and easy making this the perfect trail for beginners to practice on.
California Black Jade: An Inside Look
Bringing rare and exotic gemstones to the forefront is a primary focus for #ShopLC. And sometimes, we find them right here at home in the US! Learn even more about another Mined in America gemstone with our Inside Look at California Black Jade! #DeliveringJoy
California Has A Dam Issue! Army Corps Raises Mojave River Dam to A 'High Urgency of Action'
Californians have recently endured the dual hardships of wildfires and mass power outages meant to prevent them, not always effectively.
Now comes word that desert communities in the Golden State could be at risk of flooding.
What’s next, locusts and pestilence?
Well, it’s not quite that dire, but a recent decision by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers serves as a reminder that everyone is at the mercy of Mother Nature, and preventive measures can go a long way toward sparing life and property.
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Mojave National Preserve
Reece is at one of the most southwest great protected areas, the Mojave Desert Preserve. He shows us what we can expect if we visit the area.
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Visit To Calico Ghost Town: Popular Authentic Restored Silver Mining Town
This is a real abandoned mining ghost town fixed up by Walter Knott. Join us for a fun birthday shenanigans at the Knott's Berry Farm sponsored Calico Old Mining Ghost Town in Yermo California located 13 miles east of Barstow in the Mojave Desert in the Calico Mountains. This popular tourist attraction that is a multi colored rocky mountain area produced one of the richest silver strikes in California history back in the 1800s. Back then the population rose to 1,200 people. After three hours of plundering the towns many saloons we paid a quick visit to the Rainbow Basin a natural area that has multi-colored rock formations. I wanted to spend the day doing something different with the birthday girl so I surprised her with this low key relaxing trip out to the desert. We even picked up a few inspirations for our Halloween home haunt decorated yard this year which happens to be an old abandoned western ghost town. We comment along the way as we explore and travel through the town and make prop, haunter, and Halloween references. You will see us explore old buildings, shops, abandoned silver mine called Maggie Shaft, Glory Holes, gold panning, see antique tools and equipment, mystery shacks that make us wheezy and gun slinging fights in the streets. The trip gave us several ideas for building all our Halloween ghost town facades. We didn't stay for the stunning Mojave sunset. Thanks for watching and joining us on this little adventure.
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one-room Calico School
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Calico House Restaurant
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The Blacksmith shop
Calico Hiking Trail
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Calico & Odessa narrow gauge railway
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explore 1,000 feet of tunnel with the the Glory Hole
the most mysterious places on earth
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Maggie Mine
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Mojave Desert | Wikipedia audio article
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The Mojave Desert ( mo-HAH-vee) is an arid rain-shadow desert and the driest desert in North America. It is in the southwestern United States, primarily within southeastern California and southern Nevada, and it occupies 47,877 sq mi (124,000 km2). Very small areas also extend into Utah and Arizona. Its boundaries are generally noted by the presence of Joshua trees, which are native only to the Mojave Desert and are considered an indicator species, and it is believed to support an additional 1,750 to 2,000 species of plants. The central part of the desert is sparsely populated, while its peripheries support large communities such as Las Vegas, Barstow, Lancaster, Palmdale, Victorville, and St. George.
The Mojave Desert is bordered by the Great Basin Desert to its north and the Sonoran Desert to its south and east. Topographical boundaries include the Tehachapi Mountains to the west, and the San Gabriel Mountains and San Bernardino Mountains to the south. The mountain boundaries are distinct because they are outlined by the two largest faults in California – the San Andreas and Garlock faults. The Mojave Desert displays typical basin and range topography. Higher elevations above 2,000 ft (610 m)) in the Mojave are commonly referred to as the High Desert; however, Death Valley is the lowest elevation in North America at 280 ft (85 m) below sea level and is one of the Mojave Desert's more notorious places. The Mojave Desert occupies less than 50,000 sq mi (130,000 km2), making it the smallest of the North American deserts.The Mojave Desert is often referred to as the high desert, in contrast to the low desert, the Sonoran Desert to the south. However, the Mojave Desert is generally lower than the Great Basin Desert to the north. The spelling Mojave originates from the Spanish language while the spelling Mohave comes from modern English. Both are used today, although the Mojave Tribal Nation officially uses the spelling Mojave; the word is a shortened form of Hamakhaave, their endonym in their native language, which means 'beside the water'.
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- increases imagination and understanding
- improves your listening skills
- improves your own spoken accent
- learn while on the move
- reduce eye strain
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SUMMARY
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The Mojave Desert ( mo-HAH-vee) is an arid rain-shadow desert and the driest desert in North America. It is in the southwestern United States, primarily within southeastern California and southern Nevada, and it occupies 47,877 sq mi (124,000 km2). Very small areas also extend into Utah and Arizona. Its boundaries are generally noted by the presence of Joshua trees, which are native only to the Mojave Desert and are considered an indicator species, and it is believed to support an additional 1,750 to 2,000 species of plants. The central part of the desert is sparsely populated, while its peripheries support large communities such as Las Vegas, Barstow, Lancaster, Palmdale, Victorville, and St. George.
The Mojave Desert is bordered by the Great Basin Desert to its north and the Sonoran Desert to its south and east. Topographical boundaries include the Tehachapi Mountains to the west, and the San Gabriel Mountains and San Bernardino Mountains to the south. The mountain boundaries are distinct because they are outlined by the two largest faults in California – the San Andreas and Garlock faults. The Mojave Desert displays typical basin and range topography. Higher elevations above 2,000 ft (610 m)) in the Mojave are commonly referred to as the High Desert; however, Death Valley is the lowest elevation in North America at 280 ft (85 m) below sea level and is one of the Mojave Desert's more notorious places. The Mojave Desert occupies less than 50,000 sq mi (130,000 km2), making it the smallest of the North American deserts.The Mojave Desert is often referred to as the high desert, in contrast to the low desert, the Sonoran Desert to the south. However, the Mojave Desert is generally lower than the Great Basin Desert to the north. The spelling Mojave originates from the Spanish language while the spelling Mohave comes from modern English. Both are used today, although the Mojave Tribal Nation officially uses the spelling Mojave; the word is a shortened form of Hamakhaave, their endonym in their native language, which means 'beside the water'.
Chevy ZR2 Stoddard Mountain Trail to Slash X Cafe
From the 15 Freeway in Barstow, we took the exit for Stoddard Wells Rd. We made a left onto Central Rd. This is a dirt road. We then took off in the general direction of the cafe. There are so many unmarked trails in this are. This made for a great adventure. We reconnected with the main trail Stoddard Wells Road. Lots of mountain vistas and fast sandy flats. Suitable for any stock 4x4. Slash X Cafe has live music and good food. It makes for a fun day on the trails. They are only open Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
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Red Rock Canyon 2011 Part 1
Here is part 1 of my coverage of the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County's annual trip to Red Rock Canyon State Park in California's Mojave Desert. Here we get an introduction to fossil hunting, the paleontology of the area, the staff, and me being emo!