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Zzyzx in the region of California is a town in United States - some 2,154 mi or ( 3467 km ) West of Washington , the country's capital city .
Current time in Zzyzx is now 07:17 PM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " America/Los Angeles " with a UTC offset of -7 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Parker, Baker, Balch, Bakersfield, and Beacon Station. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Parker . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Zzyzx ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
FPV in Mojave Part 4 Two Aircraft
Using the AVM-100 Anti-Vibe cam mount from www.FPVpilot.com on the 450 heli. FPV Mojave trip with 450 heli and EasyStar. Flying two FPV aircraft at the sametime using one ground station. ReadymadeRC.c ..
3D Stereoscopic Bloggie 3D - Zzyzx Part 1
We passed the Zzyzx road on the way from Orange County, CA to Vegas many times. This time we stopped by to see on our own eyes this amazing oasis in the middle of the desert, with interesting history. ..
A Look at Zzyzx
Die kleine Oase südwestlich von Baker mit dem witzigen Namen Zzyzx (der letzte im Alphabet) wird nur noch von ein paar Forschern bewohnt. Früher gab es dort ein richtiges Hotel. de.wikipedia.org ..
Trip to Las Vegas
LV, NV ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Lake Tuendae
Lake Tuendae is an artificial pond at the Desert Studies Center in Zzyzx, California. It is inhabited by introduced mudhens as well as the endangered Mohave tui chub.
Located at 35.14 -116.10 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Soda Lake (San Bernardino County)
Soda Lake is a dry lake at the terminus of the Mojave River in the Mojave Desert of San Bernardino County, California. The lake has standing water during wet periods, and water can be found beneath the surface. Soda Lake along with Silver Lake are what remains of the large, perennial, Holocene Lake Mojave. The waters of the lake, now with no outlet, evaporate and has left alkaline evaporites of sodium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate.
Located at 35.17 -116.07 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Rasor Off-Highway Vehicle Area
Rasor Off-Highway Vehicle Area is a remote public use area for the off-highway vehicle user located in the Mojave Desert about 50 miles east of Barstow, California, administered by the Bureau of Land Management. Besides the remote nature of the area, another attraction is the historic 19th century Mojave Road which traverses the riding area into the Mojave National Preserve. Rasor has rolling hills, open valleys, and sand dunes that invite riders willing to travel through this remote area.
Located at 35.11 -116.14 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Lake Mojave
Lake Mojave is an ancient former lake fed by the Mojave River that, through the Holocene, occupied the Silver Lake and Soda Lake basins in the Mojave Desert of San Bernardino County, California. Its outlet ultimately emptied into the Colorado River north of Blythe.
Located at 35.24 -116.08 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
World's tallest thermometer
The world's tallest thermometer is a landmark located in Baker, California, USA. It is technically an electric sign rather than a tall thermometer. It memorializes the record 134 degrees Fahrenheit recorded in nearby Death Valley on July 10, 1913. It weighs 76,812 pounds and held together by 125 cubic yards of concrete. It stands 134 feet tall and is capable of displaying a maximum temperature of 134, both of which are a reference to the temperature record.
Located at 35.27 -116.07 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
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