Trona, Calif.
Trona, Calif., named for a mineral abundant in the nearby (and dry) Searles Lake, is a dusty desert town.
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Trona, Calif., named for a mineral abundant in the nearby (and dry) Searles Lake, is a dusty desert town that was once a center for borax mining and remains a center for soda ash production. The Trona Pinnacles, a cluster of about 500 natural spires, is perhaps the town's biggest claim to fame. Located on Highway 178 west of Death Valley National Park, Trona has basic services available to travelers, although many stop in Ridgecrest -- 25 miles further down the road from the park, but a bit less desolate -- instead.
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Warm Springs Camp
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