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Capturing the Splendor of
America’s Hidden
Part II: Mojave Desert
Text and photos by Ben Benedetti
In the last article of JPFreek Adventure Magazine, the editors graciously invited me to
introduce you to the television show my friends and I created, AMERICA’S HIDDEN
TRESURES. The concept is to develop a weekly exploration of some of the most isolated
areas in America. Some of the world’s most beautiful and untouched wilderness lies
virtually outside your front door. In the unmatched brilliance of High Definition, we
bring fellow explorers to these places. They are off road enthusiast like you and me. We
all have our favorite hidden treasures - places that are not over-run by tourists - that
can’t be reached through “normal” means of travel.
For me, each escape into the outdoors on paths less traveled, is a quest to get closer to
the serenity and peace of the natural world. A chance to get away from the constant
noise and clutter of my everyday world of congested freeways, cell phones, and
corporate meetings in the city. This escape is what having an adventure is about. With
the proper planning, preparation, and a healthy respect for the challenges of the
journey, these places can be safely visited, creating memories to last a lifetime!