Lucerne Valley Jeep Run

We accidentally drove onto a gunnery range at the western edge of the 29 Palms Marine Base. In our attempt to take the shortest route out of the base we suddenly found ourselves in an old target, surrounded by unexploded ordnance. While Scott and I backed our way out, Gardner scoffed at our concern and picked up that thing at his feet. He reasoned that since there were no bomb craters and the asphalt target wasn't damaged, that no live ordnance were ever used here, that these were all training dummies.

We accidentally drove onto a gunnery range at the western edge of the 29 Palms Marine Base. In our attempt to take the shortest route out of the base we suddenly found ourselves in an old target, surrounded by unexploded ordnance. While Scott and I backed our way out, Gardner scoffed at our concern and picked up that thing at his feet. He reasoned that since there were no bomb craters and the asphalt target wasn't damaged, that no live ordnance were ever used here, that these were all training dummies.

THE INTEGRATRON The Integratron is the creation of George Van Tassel, and is based on the design of Moses' Tabernacle, the writings of Nikola Tesla, and telepathic directions from extraterrestrials. The domed structure 35 feet high and 55 feet in diameter, was originally constructed of wood and fiberglass without the aid of metal fastners. In 1947 Van Tassel began operating the Giant Rock airport a short distance northeast of here, and in 1953 initiated communications with extra terrestrials. He subsequently hosted 17 spacecraft conventions for UFO enthusiasts. The purpose of the Integratron is the rejuvenation of the human body, similar to recharging a battery, and basic research in time travel. According to Van Tassel, the Integratron is located on an intersection of powerful geomagnetic forces that, when focused by the unique geometry of the building, will concentrate and amplify the energy required for cell rejuvenation. This energy is created by the revolution of an external ring at the shoulder of the building, generating electrostatic forces that are fed to the stator centered in the lower room. Construction began in 1957, but was incomplete at Van Tassel's Death in 1978.