According to Ranger Hunter, Jack and Ida Mitchell wanted to leave a legacy for their family and all those who traveled through the Providence Mountains. “They were a very successful business family ...

The isolation of Mitchell Caverns, the only limestone caves in California’s state park system, has proved both a blessing and a curse. Hidden in a narrow canyon in the eastern Mojave Desert, the ...

Let’s say you’re on the way to Needles. Alright, you’re probably not on your way to Needles. But say you’re headed to Las Vegas or Lake Havasu, and you’re looking for a fascinating stop along the way.

The road to Mitchell Caverns was paved but rough, and I slowed my Prius to a crawl to avoid constant giant potholes and washouts. Luckily, I was the only car on Essex Road that Saturday morning. It ...

The Mitchell Caverns are not as large as those at Carlsbad, New Mexico, or as well known — but are local, every bit as dramatic, and come complete with a history made for movies. I had no idea what to ...