Discovering Hidden Gems in the MOJAVE DESERT | Desert Dreaming - A Road Trip Adventure

We're setting off deep into the Mojave Desert to see what we can find - Joshua trees, old mines, incredible bridges, scenic landscapes, and more. Join us on our behind-the-scenes road trip as we venture into Nevada and California. Starting off in a forest of Joshua trees, we take in the landscape filled with hundreds if not thousands of these amazing trees. But soon it is time to set off for our lodging for our 3-day stay - the Sands Motel in Boulder City, Nevada. This charming mid-century motel gets a thumb of approval from us amidst a lot of historic old motels and restaurants. The next morning we set off for our first destination but not before fueling up with coffee and taking a short stop at the Mike O'Callaghan and Pat Tillman Bridge which overlooks the Colorado River and the Hoover Dam spanning across the Arizona-Nevada state line. With our first destination wrapped up and filmed, we set off and shortly discover so interesting mine shafts in the side of the mountainous landscape. A short exploration tells us that we need to research more about this old mine and maybe come back. Guided by the advice of a kind gentleman we then head for a scenic recreation area next to the Colorado River where the water runs deep blue and green and the Earth rises in craggy peaks. NOT to be missed. A rainstorm leads us to our accommodations where we rest for the remainder of our Mojave trip. VIDEO FILMED: 05/18/2023 ▬▬ R E L A T E D V I D E O S ▬▬ ⚪ HOOVER DAM -    • HOOVER DAM History in Boulder City | Hoove...   ▬▬ T I M E S T A M P S ▬▬ 00:00 Joshua Tree Forest 04:23 Driving to Boulder City 08:44 The Sands Motel 11:36 Historic Boulder City at Night 15:03 Mike O'Callaghan & Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge 24:42 Mystery Mines 30:39 The Majestic Colorado River 35:23 A Surprise Rainstorm ▬▬ L I N K S ▬▬ ⚪ Gear we use - https://www.amazon.com/shop/thecactus... ⚪ See where we've been - https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mi... ⚪ Music from Epidemic Sound - https://www.epidemicsound.com/referra... (As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.) _____________________________________________________________ ✅ Find us on Instagram, Twitter & Facebook - @cactusatlas. ✅ Check out our website - https://cactusatlas.com Welcome to the Cactus Atlas! We are Glenn and Amy and invite you to join us as we visit all sorts of locations across the American West. We tour both natural and man-made attractions. Our base of operations is in the Phoenix, AZ area. We do a lot of hiking, day trips, and campground reviews and hope that we will be a great resource if you are planning a trip to the American West. We also hope to delight you with our exciting adventures!