
Castle Mountains National Monument
Some visitors, parking usually available
Best: Weekday mornings
Castle Mountains National Monument protects a stunning desert landscape in the Mojave Desert, featuring the iconic Castle Peaks, Joshua tree forests, and rare desert grasslands. The monument preserves critical wildlife corridors and offers opportunities for solitude and primitive recreation.
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Memorial honoring civil rights leader César Chávez at the historic UFW headquarters.
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