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California Desert Destinations Featured on USATravelPal.com
USATravelPal.com, a comprehensive travel website in progress, provides comprehensive travel information on over 1500 exciting destinations throughout the United States, including 32 in the California deserts. Running through the central southern part of the state, the California deserts include some spectacular terrain, including the Death Valley and Joshua Tree National Parks as well as the Mojave Desert, Palm Springs, and the Salton Sea.
Death Valley, running between California and Nevada, holds the distinction as being the hottest spot in North America. Average daily summer high temperatures are around 112 degrees. The best time to visit are in the spring, when the wildflowers are in bloom. Death Valley has some beautiful viewspots, including Artist's Palette and Dante's View.
Located about 100 miles east of Los Angeles, Joshua Tree National Park is the other national park in the California desert region. The Joshua trees are unusual succulants, which grow up to 40 feet tall. One can witness some spectacular sunrises and sunsets in this park. Interesting hiking areas include Hidden Valley, Key's View, and Lost Horse Mine.
The main city in the California desert region is Palm Springs. This city offers much in the way of recreation for tourists, including golf, tennis, horseback riding, and hiking. Fun places to visit within and near the city include the Palm Springs Desert Museum, the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, the Village Green Heritage Center, Indian Canyons, and Knott's Soak City.
