Mono County, California
Crowley Lake Columns
Eons old volcanic activity created one of the most stunning rock formations in the United States.
Places stranger Wants to Go
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Places I want to go
Places on this traveler's wishlist.
Randsburg, California
Burro Schmidt Tunnel
This impressive tunnel was dug entirely by hand over the course of 36 years.
Johannesburg, California
Randsburg
The liveliest ghost town in the state.
Yermo, California
Calico Ghost Town
A desert ghost town—occupied for only 12 years—was once home to more than 500 silver mines.
Yermo, California
Peggy Sue's 50's Diner & Diner-Saur Park
Like a kitschy mirage in the Mojave, this eatery serves up classic 50s-style diner meals and a dinosaur sculpture garden.
Newberry Springs, California
Bagdad Cafe
The set location for a 1987 cult classic draws international film buffs to the middle of the Mojave Desert.
Amboy, California
Amboy Ghost Town
The ghost town that ended up on Ebay.
Benson, Arizona
Kartchner Caverns
Limestone caves with spectacular showcase chambers.
