California’s Desert region has some of the most rare and interesting landscape and wildlife. The Mojave Desert’s landscape ranges from creosote bush to juniper woodlands and volcanic cinder cones. The Amboy Crater is also located within the Mojave. It is a 250-foot cinder cone crater with lava lakes, collapsed lava tubes and sinks, spatter cones, and massive basalt flows.

A Palm Springs vacation awaits, with luxury accommodations, spa treatments and serene relaxation. Big Morongo Canyon Scenic Area in Palm Springs is one of the largest Cottonwood and Willow habitats in California and houses endangered wildlife. This location is well known for amazing bird-watching opportunities. North of Palm Springs in Pioneertown, is an old west movie set used in many 1940s and 1950s movies. If you're in the mood for a mystery, the haunted ghost town of Calico is right up your alley. The town offers mining tours, gold panning and gun fight stunt shows.