The Mojave Desert: Places to Explore
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Independence
Named for a military outpost that was established near here in 1862, Independence is small and sleepy. But the town has some wonderful historic buildings and is certainly worth a stop on your way from the Sierra Nevada to Death Valley.
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- $124* & up -- Flights for Next Weekend on American, R/T American Airlines
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* Some taxes, fees additional
