If you’re looking to escape the usual and explore places that feel completely different, California’s desert towns offer a ...

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In a single loop around Southern California’s accidental lake, this route reveals surreal landmarks—Salvation Mountain, Bombay Beach installations, GTA inspiration sites, and haunting traces of ...