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Home / Mojave Preserve and Desert bikepacking trips / 2010, Mojave National Preserve / Day 8: Mid Hills campground to Nipton by bicycle, Mojave National Preserve /

I set up my tent in the shade of some eucalyptus trees and buy some cold beer at the Nipton store

5962-nipton.jpg Beyond the Nipton campground, I see storm clouds over the Castle Peaks, those pointy distant mountainsThumbnailsFrom Nipton, I see rain clouds over the area of Morning Star Mine Road, site of my nice downhill ride a couple of hours agoBeyond the Nipton campground, I see storm clouds over the Castle Peaks, those pointy distant mountainsThumbnailsFrom Nipton, I see rain clouds over the area of Morning Star Mine Road, site of my nice downhill ride a couple of hours agoBeyond the Nipton campground, I see storm clouds over the Castle Peaks, those pointy distant mountainsThumbnailsFrom Nipton, I see rain clouds over the area of Morning Star Mine Road, site of my nice downhill ride a couple of hours agoBeyond the Nipton campground, I see storm clouds over the Castle Peaks, those pointy distant mountainsThumbnailsFrom Nipton, I see rain clouds over the area of Morning Star Mine Road, site of my nice downhill ride a couple of hours agoBeyond the Nipton campground, I see storm clouds over the Castle Peaks, those pointy distant mountainsThumbnailsFrom Nipton, I see rain clouds over the area of Morning Star Mine Road, site of my nice downhill ride a couple of hours ago

I'll head over to the café in an hour for a big home-cooked supper. I just learned the sad news that Bill, former café owner and chef, passed away recently, but the café lives on.