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Landers, California: Giant Rock

Free-standing boulder with carved-out home of the late George Van Tassel, creator of the Integratron and liaison to folks on the planet Venus. Large part of boulder broke off in 2000.

Address:
Giant Rock Rd, Landers, CA
Directions:
5.2 miles northwest of the Integratron on unmarked and unpaved roads. Along unmarked Giant Rock Road (the mountain will be on your left). The rock is right along the road on the left.
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Giant Rock

About 3 miles northwest of the Integraton in Landers, the largest free-standing boulder in the world was held sacred by local Native Americans. At seven stories tall and over 5,800 square feet, it is impressive. In February of 2000, the Giant Rock split into two pieces (as two passing hikers watched!). Keep a watch for the broken beer bottles and the ATVs that are everywhere.

[Philip Deslippe, 01/26/2006]

Nearby Offbeat Places

The IntegratronThe Integratron, Landers, CA - 3 mi.
Futuro HouseFuturo House, Joshua Tree, CA - 11 mi.
Sky Village Swap Meet Folk ArtSky Village Swap Meet Folk Art, Yucca Valley, CA - 14 mi.
In the region:
Frank Sinatra Grave, Cathedral City, CA - 36 mi.

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