Southern California Outdoor Adventure
Astronomy - Observatories * Clubs
Aviation - Airports & Airshows
Beach - Adventure Guide
Biking - Trails * Clubs
Birding - Best parks and nature refuges
Boating - Rivers, Lakes and Marinas
Scouting - Youth Outdoor Groups
Camping - Campgrounds
Fishing - Guides & Outfitters
Ghost Towns - Trails * Clubs
Golf - Courses & Tournaments
Pacific Crest Trail - Trails * Clubs
Guest Ranches - Trails * Clubs
Equistrian - Horse Racing & Etc
Kayaking
Marathon - Road Races & Competitions
Recreation - Outdoor Recreation & Sports
Rock Climbing -
Scenic Trails -
Spelunking - Cave Explorers
State Parks - Recreational Programs
Summer Camps - Sports & Academics
Tennis - Courts & Tournaments
Watersports - Pools & Competition
Wildlife - Nature Preserves
Death Valley National Park
3.3 million acre preserve of the most inhospitable and also
scenic terrain in the continental United States. Many historical
landmarks and several species of plant and fish unique only to the
parkland.
Joshua Tree National Park
Large 870 square mile scenic preserve of desert wildlife.
Abundant camping, picnic grounds and hiking trail opportunities.
Mojave National Preserve
1.4 million acres of historic and natural desert wonders protected
since 1994.
Calico Ghost Town Regional Park
Old Calico recreats mine tours, train ride, mystery shack, gunfights,
saloons and shops of the mining era. Canyon campground includes cabins and bunkhouse.
The mines here produced over $130 million in silver, borax and gold from 1881-1907
making it the richest district in California. Nearby is the Calico Early Man Archaeological Site.
Empire Landing Park
10-acres park located 7 miles southwest of Parkder Dam on the
California side of the Colorado River. Facilities for
camping,
fishing,
wilderness trails,
boating and
watersports.
Red Rock Canyon State Park
Day-use fee $5/ Seniors - $4; (805) 942-0662;
Located 23 miles east Mojave on SR-14. Joshua trees, cholla cactus,
golden eagles, desert tortoises and coyotes thrive in a habitat
of colorfully eroded sandstone formations. Nearby a dirt track
called Opal Canyon Road leads to a fire opal mine open to the
public on weekends for prospecting. A visitor center explains
local geology and history. This was a landmark for passing wagon
trains.
Camping and
wilderness trails.
USMC Community Services - TwentyNine Palms
MCCS facilities include fitness center, swim center, golf course, officers club,
bowling lanes and many activity and recreation clubs.
Saddleback Butte State Park
2,875 acres located 17 miles east of Lancaster at Ave J and 170th
st. Camping and
Scenic Hiking Trails.
Grand Canyon Tour Company
Guide Tours to Death Valley and the California Desert.
