Noah Purifoy is a desert art museum in Joshua Tree, housing large-scale sculptures constructed entirely of junked materials. It’s open daily and free to visit (directions here).
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Slab City, California
Slab City, built on an abandoned military base, is a decommissioned area in the State of California, with no electricity, running water, sewers, toilets, or trash pickup. Known as “The Last Free Place in America,” squatters live there off the grid, free of things like property taxes and utility bills. I recommend combining this with
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Salvation Mountain, California
Salvation Mountain, a colorfully painted mountain located in the California desert, is Leonard Knight’s tribute to God. I’d also recommend visiting adjacent Slab City and East Jesus. I combined these with a trip to Joshua Tree, about two hours away. If you’re interested in desert art, you can see more at Noah Purifoy, an outdoor