Located east of Los Angeles, the Mojave is the largest protected desert in the world. Mojave National Preserve is the rain shadow of the towering pine-covered mountains about 100 miles west. Located between Interstates 15 and 40, the Mojave Desert in Southern California is know for its diversity. Visitors can drive through and see the [...] The post From Hiking Giant Sand Dunes to Starry Skies: Top 9 Things to Do in the Mojave Desert appeared first on Carful of Kids Travel.