Ecotourism Around Newberry Springs
In recent years, Newberry Springs has gained recognition as an ecotourism destination thanks to its vast, unspoiled desert landscapes. Many of these areas remain virtually untouched by civilization, offering a rare glimpse into a world that seems unchanged by time.
Browse through the following articles to find places to enjoy ecotourism around Newberry Springs.
Afton Canyon
Often referred to as the “Grand Canyon of the Mojave”, Afton Canyon is a colorful, steep-walled canyon that was created by a massive flood nearly 18,000 years ago. Today, the Mojave River continues to carve the canyon ever deeper but […]
Amboy Crater
Combine this hike into the center of a volcanic cinder cone, along with a road trip over a desolate stretch of old Route 66 and you’ll enjoy a full day of desert exploring. If you like being far away from populated […]
Camp Cady
Long before the first Caucasian settlers in the Newberry Springs area arrived, a small fort was established in 1860 to defend wagons traveling a series of historic roads from attacks by Native Americans. Camp Cady was short-lived after the aggressions […]
Geocaching in Newberry Springs
Geocaching is a worldwide tech-adventure treasure hunt. Our Newberry Springs, California area is populated with several types of “placed” geocaches. Most find it can enhance traveling by adding a bit of Sherlock Holmes-like mystery solving, with brain teaser twist. You […]
Mojave National Preserve
As Route 66 meanders through the Mojave Desert, it passes within an hour’s detour of two national parks: Joshua Tree and Death Valley. Another “almost” national park, the Mojave National Preserve, butts right up against Route 66 and is another […]
Mojave Trails National Monument
Designated in 2016, Mojave Trails National Monument is located inside the vast Mojave Desert, in San Bernardino County, California. Mojave Trails is a fairly new national monument, which was created along with two other nearby national monuments, Sand to Snow […]
Newberry Springs Driving Tour
This tour guide will take you on a driving route through a unique community in the heart of the Mojave Desert, known as Newberry Springs. What makes this community special are the many sights and attractions to see along this […]
Pistachios of Newberry Springs
In California, Modesto is known for its colorful almond groves, Indio for its International Date Festival, and of course Gilroy for garlic. Here in Newberry Springs, we’re known for our pistachios, as showcased in our annual Pistachio Festival that occurs […]
Pyramid Canyon
This hike takes you through the dramatic Pyramid Canyon with its tall, deeply etched walls, and ends with the unique geology of Ash Cove. This relatively easy hike is also easy to get to and is a must for photographers and […]
Sunrise Canyon Hike
Sunrise Canyon is a significant canyon and drainage on the southeast side of the Calico Mountains facing the I-15 freeway. It makes for a nice and easy hike into a remote and colorful desert canyon. There is no hiking trail. […]