Off-Roaders And Marines In Contention For Rugged Desert -- L.A. TimesThe Corps wants to expand its Twentynine Palms base for major combat exercises, but civilians fear the loss of a popular recreational area.
Reporting from Twentynine Palms — Rough and rocky, Johnson Valley is considered the perfect place to test the mettle of men and their machines.
An estimated 200,000 people a year flock to the desert valley for recreational pursuits: hiking, camping, rock-hounding, star-gazing and a new sport called "geocaching," a treasure hunt using GPS technology. Moviemakers use the desert floor for chase scenes.
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My Comment: I am sure that some compromise will be reached.