1. Salvation Mountain

Road trips are one of my favorite ways to travel, the road side attractions, the adventure, so when Mazda tossed me the keys to a brand new CX-3 and said go explore Southern California's deserts, I was all in. From Joshua Tree to Slab City here are 10 photos from my recent trip that will make you want to hit the road.

2. Hiking in Joshua Tree National Park
3. Bottle Tree Ranch, Route 66

4. Abandoned Airstream, Route 66

5. Sunrise Joshua Tree
6. Roy's Motel, Route 66, Amboy
7. Art Car, Slab City
8. Cactus Blooms
9. Salvation Mountain Art Car

10. VW Bus, East Jesus

Big Thanks to Mazda USA for loaning me the new CX-3