Trona Pinnacles: Mojave Desert’s Unique Rock Formations
Explore the Trona Pinnacles in the Mojave Desert: otherworldly rock formations, a mining hotspot, and a film location. Best visited in spring or fall for stunning sunrise/sunset views.
Desert Training Center: Patton’s Mojave Desert Warfare School
The Desert Training Center (DTC) in the Mojave Desert, established by Patton to train soldiers for North African combat during WWII, hosted nearly a million troops. Remnants of camps and training grounds remain.