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Samuelson's Rocks

The only thing stranger than stumbling onto these philosophical musings is the story of the homesteader who created them.

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Wonderland Ranch and Wall Street Mill

Crumbling pink walls and murder memorials preserve the pioneer history of Joshua Tree.

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Sunvale Village

In this roadside "community for the small," abandoned toys gain new lives.

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The Love Signs of Twentynine Palms

In California, colorful roadside signs remind us all that love transcends borders.

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The Ruins of Ryan Ranch

The decaying adobe remains of an old homestead are just off the beaten path in Joshua Tree National Park.

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The Noah Purifoy Desert Art Museum

Explore 10 acres of environmental sculptures.

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