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Calipatria is a city in Imperial County, California. Kick off your visit on the 6th (Mon): identify plant and animal life at Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge, make a trip to East Jesus, then get impressive views of Davis-Schrimpf Seep Field, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Salvation Mountain.

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Palm Springs to Calipatria is an approximately 2-hour car ride. You can also drive. In November, daytime highs in Calipatria are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Chiriaco Summit.

Chiriaco Summit is a small unincorporated community and travel stop located along Interstate 10 in the Colorado Desert of Southern California. Kick off your visit on the 7th (Tue): take an in-depth tour of General George S. Patton Memorial Museum.

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You can drive from Calipatria to Chiriaco Summit in 1.5 hours. In November, daily temperatures in Chiriaco Summit can reach 29°C, while at night they dip to 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 7th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Joshua Tree National Park.

Joshua Tree National Park takes its name from the Joshua tree, a twisted, spiky tree with bayonet-shaped leaves at the top that's one of the few plant species hardy enough to thrive in the extreme climate of the Mojave Desert.

International Banana Museum and Keys Ranch are good opportunities to explore the local culture. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Ryan Mountain and Ladder Canyon Trail. There's still lots to do: trek along Cap Rock at Joshua Tree, tour the pleasant surroundings at Split Rock, take in the awesome beauty at Eureka Peak, and look for all kinds of wild species at Cottonwood Spring.

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Traveling by car from Chiriaco Summit to Joshua Tree National Park takes an hour. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Chiriaco Summit in November: high temperatures in Joshua Tree National Park hover around 24°C and lows are around 9°C. On the 11th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Grand Canyon National Park.

The size, shape, and color of Grand Canyon National Park combine to leave an impression on visitors as deep as the canyon itself.

On the 12th (Sun), get great views at Mohave Point, get engrossed in the history at Tusayan Museum, take in breathtaking views at Moran Point, admire the landmark architecture of Grand Canyon Railway Depot, then take in breathtaking views at Yavapai Point, and finally contemplate the long history of Hermit's Rest. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take some stellar pictures from Hopi Point, stroll through Hermit Trail, then explore the stunning scenery at Hermit Road, and finally take some stellar pictures from Lookout Studio.

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Drive from Joshua Tree National Park to Grand Canyon National Park in 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car and flight. The time zone changes from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST), which is usually a 1 hour difference. When traveling from Joshua Tree National Park in November, plan for a bit cooler days and much colder nights in Grand Canyon National Park: temperatures range from 14°C by day to -6°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Cima.

Cima is a small unincorporated community in the Mojave Desert of San Bernardino County, California, in the United States. Start off your visit on the 14th (Tue): explore the striking landscape at Hole in the Wall.

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You can drive from Grand Canyon National Park to Cima in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. When traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in November, plan for a bit warmer days and warmer nights in Cima: temperatures range from 27°C by day to 14°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 14th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Death Valley National Park.

Extreme heat and dryness create extreme landscapes in Death Valley National Park.

Popular historic sites such as Harmony Borax Works and Eureka Mine are in your itinerary. Step off the beaten path and head to Titus Canyon and Darwin Falls. Venture out of the city with trips to Gold Point Ghost Town (in Goldfield) and Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge (in Amargosa Valley). There's still lots to do: take in the dramatic natural features at The Racetrack, explore the stunning scenery at Twenty Mule Team Canyon, contemplate the long history of Charcoal Kilns, and get great views at Father Crowley Vista Point.

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Getting from Cima to Death Valley National Park by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: drive. Traveling from Cima to Death Valley National Park, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In November, Death Valley National Park is little chillier than Cima - with highs of 22°C and lows of 4°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sat) so you can travel to Yosemite National Park.

Massive granite mountains, towering waterfalls, groves of Giant Sequoia trees, and wilderness as far as the eye can see distinguish the landscape of Yosemite National Park.

Escape the urban bustle at Four Mile Trail and McGurk Meadow. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Wawona Hotel, National Historic Landmark and Yosemite Valley Loop Trail. Change things up with these side-trips from Yosemite National Park: Sonora (Tuolumne County Museum & Veterans Memorial Hall & Military Museum). categoryPhrases.sentence.On_the_day_spend_an_exhilarating_day_on_the_slopes_at. The adventure continues: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Pioneer Yosemite History Center, get great views at Valley View, admire the sheer force of Vernal Fall, and identify plant and animal life at Nature Center at Happy Isles.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Death Valley National Park to Yosemite National Park. While traveling from Death Valley National Park, expect little chillier days and much colder nights in Yosemite National Park, ranging from highs of 14°C to lows of -8°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Thu) to allow time to take a bus to Mammoth Lakes.

Mammoth Lakes is a town in Mono County, California, the county's only incorporated community. Step off the beaten path and head to Mono Lake County Park and Mammoth Crest Trail. Get outdoors at Inyo Craters and Tamarack Cross Country Ski Center. Step out of Mammoth Lakes with an excursion to Mono Basin Historical Society in Lee Vining--about 32 minutes away.

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You can take a bus from Yosemite National Park to Mammoth Lakes in 3.5 hours. Another option is to drive. In November, plan for daily highs up to 14°C, and evening lows to -8°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 26th (Sun) to allow enough time to take a bus to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park.

With mountain peaks reaching past 4,250 m (14,000 ft) and trees stretching to over 75 m (250 ft) high, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks present nature on a grand scale.

Get some historical perspective at General Sherman Tree and Cedar Grove Visitor Center. Step off the beaten path and head to Sequoia Sightseeing Tours and Generals Hwy. There's still lots to do: hike along Moro Rock Trail and tour the pleasant surroundings at Big Stump Basin.

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Traveling by bus from Mammoth Lakes to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Mammoth Lakes in November: highs in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park hover around 22°C, while lows dip to 6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 29th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel back home.