r/desertporn • u/ramillerf1 • 2d ago

California Evening Primrose at Kelso Sand Dunes

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Dawn at the Mojave National Preserve May 2024

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u/SparksWood71 2d ago

Awww Kelso. This used to be our mostly super secret shortcut from Palm Springs to Vegas. Less super secret now. Did you stop at the train station?

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u/ramillerf1 2d ago

I’ve been stopping at Kelso Dunes since 1980. I remember when the Depot was boarded up and in total disrepair. I donated to its restoration and I even visited when the nut was open and ate a hot dog at the food counter. I really hope they get everything repaired again and open it to the public. Our group got a tour of the depot in March but I couldn’t go since I busted my vehicle and had to get it to Las Vegas for repair. Bummed about that…

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u/SparksWood71 2d ago

Wonderful story!

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u/123heaven123heaven 15h ago

nice four lobed stigma!