Mojave National Preserve

Mojave National Preserve, located in Southern California, is a vast protected area covering over 1.4 million acres of desert landscape. It features striking rock formations, expansive sand dunes like the Kelso Dunes, volcanic cinder cones, and diverse plant and animal life adapted to arid conditions. The preserve offers opportunities for hiking, camping, wildlife viewing, and exploring history through sites like old mining towns. It provides a remote, serene environment for outdoor recreation and conservation, showcasing the unique ecological and geological features of the Mojave Desert.