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6 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Calipatria, California

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Salvation Mountain

Self-built mound covered in messages of God's love.

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The welcome sign

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Slab City

During winter months, this abandoned navy base becomes an off-grid home and alternative living community for thousands of retirees.

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Obsidian butte.

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Obsidian Butte on the Salton Sea

Huge otherworldly domed rocks on the shore of a deadly lake.

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A view from the blinds.

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Salton Sea Duck Blinds

The sea once considered an ecological wasteland is now called "crown jewel of avian biodiversity" by scientists.

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The Davis-Schrimpf Seep Field.

Calipatria, California

Davis-Schrimpf Seep Field

Burping, gurgling geothermal mud pots by the Salton Sea.

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Calipatria Flagpole

Calipatria, California

Calipatria Flagpole

Erroneously called the world's tallest flagpole, this landmark is devoted to "good neighborliness."

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Bombay Beach, California

Bombay Beach

Version of the French Riviera destroyed by the sea.

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Dark Skies, Desert Beasts: A Night Photography Workshop in Borrego Springs, California

May 2—May 5, 2019

Journey deep into the desert of Southern California to explore and photograph the Dark Sky Sculptural Oasis of Borrego Springs.

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