Uploaded February 2021 | Updated September 2026, 23 hours ago

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The Old Dale Historic Mining District is a remote area outside of Joshua Tree National Park that holds the remains of more than a dozen mines. They are difficult to get to, requiring a legit off-roading vehicle but the payoff is pretty awesome to explore these old places. We saw the Rose of Peru Mine, Brooklyn Mine, and Gold Standard Mine.

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******Mines are dangerous! Make sure you are very careful if you decide to go in one******

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