Mojave Desert Gems: Salt Creek Reserve & Christ of the Andes
The Mojave Desert in the Soutwest has always been among our favorite treasures-off-the-beaten-track destinations. From the fields of Joshua Trees in the East Mojave Preserve to the thermal delights of Tecopa Hot Springs, the desert is alive and full of hidden surprises. We have in previous articles already covered several such destinations but would like to turn to two desert gems that very few visitors ever get to see during their Mojave explorations. Both can be covered within an exciting day trip from Las Vegas, and can be combined with several other highlights of the Desert Southwest. They are the fragile wetlands of the Salt Creek Reserve and the paranormal site of the Christ of the Andes. We embark on our journey on Interstate 15 towards Primm, NV, stop there for refreshments and shopping, then cross over into California and continue to the small town of Baker about 60 miles further. Here we leave I-15 and head north on SR 127 in the direction of Shoshone, CA and Death Valley N...