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Kelso Depot Visitor Center

Kelso Depot Visitor Center

47.49km from The World's Tallest Thermometer

It is located in the Mojave Desert within the National Park Service Mojave National Preserve, on Kelso Cima Road at the junction of Kelbaker Road in Kelso, California, between Baker and Interstate 15 to the north and Interstate 40 to the south. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places, and along with the adjacent ghost town of Kelso, was declared a United States Historic District in 2000.

Teutonia Peak Trail

Teutonia Peak Trail

47.54km from The World's Tallest Thermometer

This is a great way to examine the aftermath of the Dome Fire up close. The hike is three miles round-trip and takes between 2 and 3 hours for most people.Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 31 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.

Dumont Dunes

Dumont Dunes

48.21km from The World's Tallest Thermometer

Dumont Dunes Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Area encompasses 7,620 acres of public land.. Bordered by steep volcanic hills and the slow running Amargosa River, the region is easily recognized from a distance by its distinctive sand dunes. The remote location and variety of terrain appeal to those seeking primitive camping opportunities, off-road adventures, fabulous scenery, and opportunities for solitude.

Kelso Dunes

Kelso Dunes

50.3km from The World's Tallest Thermometer

This is the largest field of aeolian sand deposits in the Mojave Desert. The region is protected by the Mojave National Preserve. The dune field covers 45 square miles and includes migrating dunes, vegetation-stabilized dunes, sand sheets, and sand ramps.

Mojave National Preserve

Mojave National Preserve

52.65km from The World's Tallest Thermometer

Mojave preserves a diverse mosaic of ecological habitats and a 10,000 year history of human connection with the desert. Natural features include the Kelso Dunes, the Marl Mountains and the Cima Dome, as well as volcanic formations such as Hole-in-the-Wall and the Cinder Cone Lava Beds. The preserve surrounds Providence Mountains State Recreation Area and Mitchell Caverns Natural Preserve, which are both managed by the California Department of Parks and Recreation.

Mojave Desert

Mojave Desert

61.47km from The World's Tallest Thermometer

This is an arid rain-shadow desert and the driest desert in North America. Its boundaries are generally noted by the presence of Joshua trees, which are native only to the Mojave Desert and are considered an indicator species. This place is now a tourist spot and a lot of people come here to spend some good times here.

Providence Mountains State Recreation Area

Providence Mountains State Recreation Area

62.26km from The World's Tallest Thermometer

The Providence Mountains State Recreation Area is located in the Providence Mountains, within the Mojave National Preserve in San Bernardino County, California. It is also home to the Mitchell Caverns Natural Preserve. The Recreation Area is located on the east side of the Providence Mountains range and has dramatic views of the surrounding Mojave Desert. It is one of the iconic attraction in this area and also attracts many tourists.

Mitchell Caverns

Mitchell Caverns

62.27km from The World's Tallest Thermometer

Mitchell Caverns is three solution limestone caves, only two of which are open to the public. It was created primarily by the dissolution of sedimentary limestone and metamorphised limestone by ground water high in carbonic acid content. The "Tecopa" and "El Pakiva" caves are connected by a man-made tunnel and are open to guided tours led by California State Park rangers. These caves are the only limestone caves in the California State Park system.

Calico Ghost Town

Calico Ghost Town

80.65km from The World's Tallest Thermometer

Calico is a ghost town and former mining town in San Bernardino county. it was founded in 1881 as a silver mining town, and today has been converted into a county park named Calico Ghost Town.

Peggy Sue's 50's Diner

Peggy Sue's 50's Diner

84.19km from The World's Tallest Thermometer

Peggy Sue's is an original roadside Diner, built in 1954 with 9 counter stools and 3 booths. It sets in on the shadow of the Calico Mountains and was built from railroad ties and mortar from the nearby Union Pacific Rail yard.

Amboy Crater

Amboy Crater

84.36km from The World's Tallest Thermometer

Amboy Crater is a dormant cinder cone volcano that rises above a 70-square-kilometer lava field in the eastern Mojave Desert of southern California, within Mojave Trails National Monument. The Federal Bureau of Land Management recommends using the Western Cone Trail to reach the volcano peak's rim, a steep and rocky hiking trail.

Cathedral Canyon

Cathedral Canyon

85.14km from The World's Tallest Thermometer

This stunning slot canyon boasts towering rock formations and stunning views that will take your breath away. While some may find the hike slightly challenging, I think it adds to the excitement and sense of adventure. It's a great opportunity to test your endurance, and the reward of reaching the end of the canyon is well worth it. Plus, let's be honest, who doesn't love a good workout with a little bit of sightseeing thrown in?

Castle Mountains National Monument

Castle Mountains National Monument

85.97km from The World's Tallest Thermometer

Castle Mountains National Monument is a U.S. National Monument located in the eastern Mojave Desert and northeastern San Bernardino County, in the state of California. The park protects 20,920 acres, located between the interstates I−15 and I−40, and northwest of the Colorado River. The national monument protects a section of the Castle Mountains, a range located in San Bernardino County and Clark County, Nevada.

Rainbow Basin Natural Area

Rainbow Basin Natural Area

91.6km from The World's Tallest Thermometer

Rainbow Basin is a geological formation in the Calico Peaks range, located approximately 8 miles north of Barstow in the Mojave Desert in San Bernardino. It has been designated a National Natural Landmark and is in the Bureau of Land Management. The basin is notable for: the fantastic and beautiful shapes of its rock formations: its fossil beds, which have provided scientists with valuable information about life during the middle Miocene epoch.

Western America Railroad Museum

Western America Railroad Museum

95.46km from The World's Tallest Thermometer

The Western America Railroad Museum is a fun visit if you are in Barstow. The Museum is dedicated to sharing the history of railroading in the Pacific Southwest. It features both indoor and outdoor displays and is popular with railroad enthusiasts. Indoor displays include timetables, uniforms and other railroad memorabilia. Several locomotives and rail cars are located outside.

Seven Magic Mountains

Seven Magic Mountains

96.53km from The World's Tallest Thermometer

Seven Magic Mountains is an art installation located in Clark County, Nevada, just a short drive from the famous Las Vegas Strip. The installation features vibrant, towering boulders painted in brightly colored neon hues that rise up to 35 feet above the desert floor. Each of the seven boulders is unique and reflects the natural beauty of the surrounding landscape.Designed by Swiss artist Ugo Rondinone, Seven Magic Mountains is a stunning display of creativity and craftsmanship.

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The World's Tallest Thermometer

The World's Tallest Thermometer

72157 Baker Blvd, Baker, CA 92309, USA

The World's Tallest Thermometer is a landmark in Baker, California, US. It is a steel electric sign that commemorates the weather record of 134 °F recorded in nearby Death Valley on July 10, 1913. It stands 134 feet tall and is capable of displaying a maximum temperature of 134 °F (57 °C), both of which are a reference to the temperature record.