Vasquez Rocks Interpretive Center

What a hidden gem!!! Seriously, I never go out to the dessert and had no idea that this giant park existed!!! If you like hiking, rock climbing, history or museums, then you should really go check out Vasquez Rocks! The docents are really nice and knowledgeable.
The interpretive center is a small museum and gift shop that is filled with the geological history of the park, archaeology artifacts and reptiles in cages (they seriously have the scariest Rattlesnake that I have ever seen). There’s also some historical houses right at the entry way.
The park itself is over 500 acres and has a ton of hiking trails that lead all over the place. There’s also rock climbing areas that you can climb without any repelling gear.
Make sure to bring tons of water though! No drinking fountains out there.

This is a beautiful new visitor center with informative displays and a helpful staff.
If you are visiting Vasquez Rocks don’t miss the Interpretive Center!