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Rainbow Basin Natural Area

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“Interesting landscape awaits visitors at California's Rainbow Basin” Las Vegas Review-Journal
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 4 attractions in Barstow
Traveler Description: This scenic desert area is good for hiking and other outdoor activities.
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Attraction type: Nature reserve
Activities: Hiking
Address: Fossil Bed Road
8 Miles North Barstow, CA 92311

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“Rainbow Basin; A Small Sample Of The Mojave Desert”
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4 of 5 stars
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Mar 1, 2004
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The Rainbow Basin Natural Area is interesting and visually pleasing. The geologic formations are beautiful and possess a variety of earth tone colors. The plant communtiy in the area is diverse and is composed of creosote bush scrub as well as Joshua tree woodland. In the spring, a diverse array of interesting annual flowers carpet the area. If your into... more

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Fossil Bed Road, 8 Miles North, Barstow, CA 92311