Often called the Grand Canyon of The Mojave, Afton Canyon is a little-known gem along the road to Vegas, excellent for a pit stop or a quiet camping trip (never mind the trains; they're part of the ...

Just minutes into our trip along California’s storied Mojave Road we encountered the first obstacle — some 20 yards of water between us and the way forward. I walked the weedy stretch of the Mojave ...

Some know it as "The Grand Canyon of the Mojave." Others simply call it Afton Canyon. And it's the only place where the Mojave River flows above ground all year long. The canyon's surface water makes ...

A red-tailed hawk flies over the historic Mojave Road in California's Mojave National Preserve. (Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times) Just minutes into our trip along California's storied Mojave ...