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Slab City: Welcome to the last free place in America.
This is Slab City, California-A desert outpost unlike anywhere else on Earth. Known as “The last free place in America”, this off-grid community near the Salton Sea is wild, creative, unorthodox and free. No rent, no rules, no electricity grid and no limits. Its a social experiment, an art project and a symbol of freedom in the Californian desert. If you want creativity, adventure and desert magic, Slab City will blow your mind. Where is Slab City? Slab City is in Imperial County, about four miles east of Niland, California. It is near the Salton Sea surrounded by distant mountains and vast deserts. Once you leave the pavement behind, dusty…
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Mount Whitney (California): The Crown of the Sierra Nevada
Rising sharply above the rugged wilderness of eastern California, Mount Whitney is the tallest peak in the contiguous United States. It soars to an elevation of 14,505 feet (4,421 meters). Towering over the eastern edge of Sequoia National Park and the Inyo National Forest, Mount Whitney is more than just a geographical high point — it’s a magnet for climbers, hikers, nature lovers, and anyone seeking the kind of experience that only comes with standing at the very top of the lower 48. But reaching the summit of Mount Whitney is not just a hike; it’s a journey. Whether you’re trekking the grueling Mount Whitney Trail, completing the final leg…
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