02/15/2022
One of California’s best kept secret. 🌵
📍The lava tube, Mojave Natural Preserve.
I want to share a very special place that’s both dog and kid friendly!
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Hidden in the Mojoave desert and away from the crowds: the lava tube.
To get there from Los angeles, make sure you have downloaded a map (i use google maps for offline traveling) and insert the coordinates for the parking lot. (35.21366, -115.75308)
Useful tips.
🌵1.Make sure to fuel up in Barstow,Ca which is the last town before the national preserve.
🌵2.you will get to an unpaved road that can get really rough, so make sure you have an all wheel drive car (and drive between 20 and 25 mph, otherwise you’ll feel your car is coming apart).
🌵3. Is a very short easy walk from the parking lot (0.4 miles roundtrip) and when you get to the big cave opening you will see a vertical staircase that will take you down to the cave. There’s one small rock that you’ll have to duck and voilà! You’re there in a magical place that will recharge your body and soul! ✨🥂
🌵4. Take lots of water and snacks because there’s nothing close by. 🍃!
🌵5. You wont see the beams of light on a cloudy day, so make sure to check the weather before going. Noon will be the best time to see them but you will be able to see them until sunset.
🌵6. Layer up if you’re going during winter🤍
Remember to wear comfortable hiking shoes! I love my leather boots for pretty much any outdoor activity.
Who’s ready to go?