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  • Monastery of Our Lady of the Sanctuary is located a short distance outside of the town of California City. From California City take Randsburg Mojave Road towards Randsburg. At the cut off take 20 Mule Team Road for only .20 miles. Turn right on George Blvd. (dirt road) and follow for 1.25 miles. Turn right on 127th St., and follow...0August 26, 2012

    Monastery of Our Lady of the Sanctuary, California City, CA

    Monastery of Our Lady of the Sanctuary is located a short distance outside of the town of California City. From California City take Randsburg Mojave Road towards Randsburg. At the cut off take 20 Mule Team Road for only .20 miles. Turn right on George Blvd. (dirt road) and follow for 1.25 miles. Turn right on 127th St., and follow…

  •   Death Valley Jim, the 34 year old explorer, historian, and author will attempt his biggest challenge ever as he attempts to cross Death Valley National Park beginning at the northern most boundary and ending at the southern most boundary of the park.  The start date is set for January 1st, 2013, and it is expected that it will take...0August 24, 2012

    Death Valley Jim to embark on expedition across Death Valley

      Death Valley Jim, the 34 year old explorer, historian, and author will attempt his biggest challenge ever as he attempts to cross Death Valley National Park beginning at the northern most boundary and ending at the southern most boundary of the park.  The start date is set for January 1st, 2013, and it is expected that it will take…

  • The entire area around Squaw Spring was once a Kawaiisu hunting and gathering village. There are not a lot of petroglyphs at this site, however they are here and quite spread out. The rock art that is found here is considered to be of the Great Basin style. Much of the designs are abstract, the glyph elements include circles, rayed...1August 19, 2012

    Squaw Spring Petroglyphs / Kawaiisu Village

    The entire area around Squaw Spring was once a Kawaiisu hunting and gathering village. There are not a lot of petroglyphs at this site, however they are here and quite spread out. The rock art that is found here is considered to be of the Great Basin style. Much of the designs are abstract, the glyph elements include circles, rayed…

  •   Trona, CA is a mysterious land situated at the north west corner of San Bernardino County in Searles Valley. Trona is home to the Trona Pinnacles National Monument, Searles Valley Minerals, The Gem-O-Rama Mineral Show, and the continental United States only dirt high school football field. Let’s not forget the smell either, you know that you are approaching Trona...2August 13, 2012

    Trona, CA

      Trona, CA is a mysterious land situated at the north west corner of San Bernardino County in Searles Valley. Trona is home to the Trona Pinnacles National Monument, Searles Valley Minerals, The Gem-O-Rama Mineral Show, and the continental United States only dirt high school football field. Let’s not forget the smell either, you know that you are approaching Trona…

  • The following images are of the Jawbone fire in Kern County on August 11th, 2012 around 2:30pm. High Resolution images are available to the media by contacting Jim at jim@deathvalleyjim.com. Updates on the fire are provided as they are released (keep checking back for the latest information). As of 11am on August 11th the Kern County Fire Dept. released the...1August 12, 2012

    Jawbone Complex Fire (Kern County, CA) (8/11/12)

    The following images are of the Jawbone fire in Kern County on August 11th, 2012 around 2:30pm. High Resolution images are available to the media by contacting Jim at jim@deathvalleyjim.com. Updates on the fire are provided as they are released (keep checking back for the latest information). As of 11am on August 11th the Kern County Fire Dept. released the…

  • From Bakersfield – Take Hwy. 178 fifty-seven miles northeast through the Kern River canyon and past Lake Isabella – continue through the communities of Mtn. Mesa and South Lake. Slow down at the T-intersection of Hwy 178 and Sierra Way as the preserve is 1.1 miles beyond this point. On the left is a large sign for Audubon California’s Kern...0August 10, 2012

    Audubon Kern River Preserve

    From Bakersfield – Take Hwy. 178 fifty-seven miles northeast through the Kern River canyon and past Lake Isabella – continue through the communities of Mtn. Mesa and South Lake. Slow down at the T-intersection of Hwy 178 and Sierra Way as the preserve is 1.1 miles beyond this point. On the left is a large sign for Audubon California’s Kern…

  •     Normally at the beginning of my stories I offer up a map and rough driving directions to the location that I am writing about. In this particular case I have been asked to keep the location neatly tucked under my hat. I receive a good amount of flack from my fellow back country explorers for posting the information...2July 31, 2012

    Spur of the Moment Mine

        Normally at the beginning of my stories I offer up a map and rough driving directions to the location that I am writing about. In this particular case I have been asked to keep the location neatly tucked under my hat. I receive a good amount of flack from my fellow back country explorers for posting the information…

  • The Summer 2012 issue of Dezert Magazine is now available. This is the first issue that I’ve taken on the title of Associate Ghost Town Editor. Many thanks to publisher and editor John Grasson for this opportunity! Inside this issue you will find my article on Ruth Camp & Mine (for those that have read the version published on my...0July 24, 2012

    Dezert Magazine Summer 2012 Issue

    The Summer 2012 issue of Dezert Magazine is now available. This is the first issue that I’ve taken on the title of Associate Ghost Town Editor. Many thanks to publisher and editor John Grasson for this opportunity! Inside this issue you will find my article on Ruth Camp & Mine (for those that have read the version published on my…

  • The trip to the World Beater requires 4×4, and any vehicle without it should not attempt it. The directions that I am going to give are from the General Store in Ballarat, CA. When you turn from Trona-Wildrose Rd. toward Ballarat you are turning on Ballarat Rd., once you reach the town site, the General Store is located on your...4July 24, 2012

    World Beater Mine & Cabin

    The trip to the World Beater requires 4×4, and any vehicle without it should not attempt it. The directions that I am going to give are from the General Store in Ballarat, CA. When you turn from Trona-Wildrose Rd. toward Ballarat you are turning on Ballarat Rd., once you reach the town site, the General Store is located on your…

  • Skidoo is located in the Panamint Mountain Range within the boundaries of Death Valley National Park. Like most places in the Panamints, Skidoo is off the beaten path for most tourists. From Stove Pipe Wells follow 190 West for 9.21 miles. Turn left on Wildrose Road, and follow for 9.41 miles. Turn left on the dirt Skidoo Road, and follow...1July 16, 2012

    Skidoo, CA (Death Valley National Park)

    Skidoo is located in the Panamint Mountain Range within the boundaries of Death Valley National Park. Like most places in the Panamints, Skidoo is off the beaten path for most tourists. From Stove Pipe Wells follow 190 West for 9.21 miles. Turn left on Wildrose Road, and follow for 9.41 miles. Turn left on the dirt Skidoo Road, and follow…

  • The Wildrose Charcoal Kilns are located within the boundaries of Death Valley National Park despite their location being in the Panamint Mountain Range. They are located 7.10 miles from the Wildrose Road, and Wood Canyon Road intersection. Turn on Wood Canyon Road, which quickly turns into Charcoal Kiln Road. The last couple of miles the road becomes dirt and can...0July 11, 2012

    Wildrose Charcoal Kilns (Death Valley National Park)

    The Wildrose Charcoal Kilns are located within the boundaries of Death Valley National Park despite their location being in the Panamint Mountain Range. They are located 7.10 miles from the Wildrose Road, and Wood Canyon Road intersection. Turn on Wood Canyon Road, which quickly turns into Charcoal Kiln Road. The last couple of miles the road becomes dirt and can…

  • Kearsarge Station is located just a short distance from Highway 395 outside of Independence, CA in Inyo County. From 395 turn East on Mazourka Canyon Road for 4.49 miles. The scattered remains of Kearsarge are located on the right side of the road. There are a number of markers in place that are visible from the road. Kearsarge began life...1July 6, 2012

    Kearsarge Station (Citrus), CA

    Kearsarge Station is located just a short distance from Highway 395 outside of Independence, CA in Inyo County. From 395 turn East on Mazourka Canyon Road for 4.49 miles. The scattered remains of Kearsarge are located on the right side of the road. There are a number of markers in place that are visible from the road. Kearsarge began life…

  • Neuralia, CA is a place that many have not heard of despite the nearby well traveled road baring it’s name. The old settlement is located just a short 1.23 miles from Highway 14 on Phillips Road or 3.26 miles from Neuralia Road.  Neuralia was formed as a direct result of the Southern Pacific Railroad that laid track here in the...5June 28, 2012

    Neuralia, CA

    Neuralia, CA is a place that many have not heard of despite the nearby well traveled road baring it’s name. The old settlement is located just a short 1.23 miles from Highway 14 on Phillips Road or 3.26 miles from Neuralia Road.  Neuralia was formed as a direct result of the Southern Pacific Railroad that laid track here in the…

  •   All photographs by Death Valley Jim Each page measures 17″ x 11″ Measures 17″ x 22″ when hung on wall 100 lb cover weight high gloss paper, wire-o bound Choose your own start month & year   Includes photographs from Death Valley, Barstow, Cerro Gordo, Garlock, Rhyolite, and more! ORDER YOURS NOW BY CLICKING HERE0June 26, 2012

    2013 Mojave Desert Wall Calendar – by Death Valley Jim

      All photographs by Death Valley Jim Each page measures 17″ x 11″ Measures 17″ x 22″ when hung on wall 100 lb cover weight high gloss paper, wire-o bound Choose your own start month & year   Includes photographs from Death Valley, Barstow, Cerro Gordo, Garlock, Rhyolite, and more! ORDER YOURS NOW BY CLICKING HERE

  • Ubehebe Crater (pronounced YOU-bee-HEE-bee) is located at the northern tip of the Cottonwood Mountains within Death Valley National Park. Due to it’s more remote location than most of the park’s other attractions it receives a bit less traffic than the park’s more southern attractions. If you are venturing to Ubehebe Crater you will most likely be coming from Scotty’s Castle...5June 24, 2012

    Ubehebe Crater (Death Valley National Park)

    Ubehebe Crater (pronounced YOU-bee-HEE-bee) is located at the northern tip of the Cottonwood Mountains within Death Valley National Park. Due to it’s more remote location than most of the park’s other attractions it receives a bit less traffic than the park’s more southern attractions. If you are venturing to Ubehebe Crater you will most likely be coming from Scotty’s Castle…

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