For some time now, I've wanted to go to Red Rock Canyon State Park just north of Mojave, CA.  Well, it looks like I'm finally going to get the chance later this month... Lord willing and the creek don't rise, as my grandmother used to say.

It's supposed to have some beautiful red rock formations and twisting canyons, but I don't know much about it other than what I've read. 

Has anyone ever been there?  Any advice you can give me as to what to see and where to go?  I hear there are petroglyphs there, but I don't know where they are.

I expect the temps to be in the 50-60's during the day (it's been as warm as the 70's & 80's here lately in Bakersfield, CA) and maybe low 30's at night.  So that means thermals and a sleeping bag or two... and plenty of firewood.

We're going when there is a new moon, so the stars should be amazing out there in the high desert... even if the cliffs and canyons block out some of them.  Hopefully I'll fall asleep to the sound of coyotes howling and yipping in the distance...

I guess it would be ideal if it rained just a little right before or during the time we go... should polish those rocks right up.  Anyway, I absolutely LOVE the smell of creosote bush in the desert right after a rain... such a clean, fresh smell!