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Curiosities of the California Desert: Historic, Offbeat & Forgotten Attractions
Curiosities of the California Desert: Historic, Offbeat & Forgotten Attractions
Curiosities of the California Desert: Historic, Offbeat & Forgotten Attractions
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Curiosities of the California Desert: Historic, Offbeat & Forgotten Attractions

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One might not expect to find much in the middle of California's hot, dry deserts. But to the curious explorer, they're scattered with strange and extraordinary sights. On old Route 66, the desert traveler can find quirky roadside art and mementos left by motorists. In the El Paso Mountains of the Mojave, the daring adventurer can crawl through a tunnel that was hand dug by an old prospector named Burro Schmidt. In Landers, the weary wanderer can enjoy a rejuvenating "sound bath" in an acoustically perfect dome supposedly designed by aliens. From astounding natural wonders to remnants of ancient civilizations and the Wild West, discover treasures of history, puzzling mystery and uncommon eccentricity alongside seasoned road trippers Alan and Claudia Heller.
LanguageEnglish
Release dateOct 5, 2015
ISBN9781625856210
Curiosities of the California Desert: Historic, Offbeat & Forgotten Attractions
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Claudia Heller

Claudia Heller grew up in Hollywood and graduated from Los Angeles City College. Living in Duarte for the past thirty years, she has served as president of the Duarte Historical Society and Museum. She writes a bimonthly column for the Star News and is coauthor with husband Alan of Life on Route 66: Personal Accounts Along the Mother Road to California. Alan Heller earned a BA degree in biology at California State University, Los Angeles. He currently serves as president of Duarte's Public Access Channel (DCTV), and is a former commissioner of the Duarte Parks and Recreation Commission, the Duarte Planning Commission, and Duarte the Community Service Commission. Margaret Finlay is the mayor of Duarte, California.

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