A nice Vegas area day trip. It's not just about growing dates! Take your camera for some out of this world photo ops, and if you are up to it, an easy hike through a small slot canyon. Remember, "easy" is a relative term. Don't hike alone.

To avoid crowds, go in the summer, but be careful not to cook yourself. Spring and fall are normal choices. Take water. Don't hike alone.

Blooming wildflower reports and more.

The entire Mojave is covered with links to other deserts and lots of stuff. Just looking at all the photos on the link make you know you are living in a special part of the planet.

Interesting collection of information in and outside Death Valley in the northern part of the Mojave.

Go "click crazy" on this site. Lots of info and touring info. Find your interest and then either make your own travel guide or find one to join. GET OUT THERE!

A collection of museum buildings, beautiful gardens. Located adjacent to the San Diego Zoo, as much a botanical attraction as zoological.

If a sister CA club has a sale or show there, try to go then! A well thought through 2 or 3 day California excursion hopping from garden to nursery to restaurant could be loads of fun. Get GOOGLING!

Bundle this with a plant show and sale or treat yourself to a weekend birthday gift (even if it isn't)! You'll be rejuvenated.

If you live in this geographic area you need to visit the Huntington at least once in your life. Some of us visit much more frequently!

An easy Vegas area trip.

Recreation might be in your own back yard. Check out some of the county parks and let club members know what you've seen. These are COUNTY parks.

Don't overlook the great Nevada State Parks. Wonderful opportunities abound for day trips or make a whole summer of it! Build a circuit, pile the duffle in the car and take off!

Volunteers needed for just about every public parks kind of event: BLM, US Fish & Game, National Parks, US Forest Service. Teach, take pictures, build, clean up, plant seedlings, gather seeds, be a docent, help park cars, bring water!