Landers: GMARS - Goat Mountain Astronomical Research Station (Riverside Astronomical Society)

Landers combines wide Mojave Desert horizons with an offbeat cultural identity in a way that reflects its position in California’s high desert. The community lies north of Joshua Tree National Park, amid creosote scrub, Joshua trees and striking boulder-strewn terrain. Its best-known landmark is the Integratron, a white domed structure begun by George Van Tassel in the 1950s and now used for sound-bath sessions. Nearby Giant Rock, a massive freestanding boulder associated with the area’s mid-century desert lore, adds to Landers’ appeal for curious road-trippers. Sparse development and dark night skies give the settlement a markedly different rhythm from Southern California’s coastal cities. View additional webcams nearby to better understand how Landers relates to the Mojave Desert and the surrounding San Bernardino County high desert.

California occupies a long Pacific coastal belt in the United States. Its terrain ranges from the Sierra Nevada and the fertile Central Valley to deserts in the southeast and the rugged shores of the Pacific Ocean. The state includes both Mount Whitney, the highest point in the contiguous United States, and extensive protected lands such as Yosemite National Park. California’s cities have exerted worldwide influence through film, technology, agriculture, and music; Hollywood remains an enduring symbol of the American screen industry. Its scale means climates and local character can change dramatically from one county to the next. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of California.

The Atlantic, Pacific and Gulf coasts define much of the United States — their ports, fisheries and trade routes have long tied the country’s economy to the wider world. Between them, the Rocky Mountains, Great Plains and Mississippi River basin form sharply different regions, from high western ranges to broad agricultural heartlands. Cities carry much of the national story: New York’s Statue of Liberty, a gift from France dedicated in 1886, remains an enduring symbol, while Washington, DC concentrates major federal institutions. Indigenous nations have shaped these lands for millennia, and their living cultures remain essential to the country’s identity. Find related webcams in the surrounding areas to build a fuller picture of the United States.