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It’s chilly at dawn in the desert, even though blazing heat will arrive before midday. To the east, stark outlines of cactus and thorny trees stand against the growing light. And on all sides, the air ...

The Mojave Desert has long been one of the most popular off-roading destinations in the country. Vast stretches of open land, rugged terrain, and the kind of wide-open freedom that draws drivers from ...