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"is there a ghost-town there with a few living hold-outs?"
yep- u nailed it. late 50's-60's style ghost town. The local water district (agriculture) has cut off most of the fresh water that used to flow into it, and the alkalinity is off the chart. Hard to believe fish can survive there. There was a push by a real estate developer in the 70's and it was going to be the next Lake Havasu resort in his dreams, but it all fell apart. The place stinks from the chemicals and rotting vegetation that scrabbles for life.
Go thru Joshua Tree national monument: That is a very worthwhile tour. Start from either end, and go all the way through. The change in cactus varieties is amazing with changes in elevation and environment (yeah- i guess cacti know the difference between really hot and blazing hot ;-) )
Take the turn off to Keys lookout- the view of the valley is impressive
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1970 914-6 street"evil cockaroach"
1970 911 Targa "ST"
Jade Green IROC Tribute (ready to race)
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