The long stretch of road between LA and Vegas is basically a rite of passage for many a 21-year-old Californian. It takes about four and a half hours (if you go the speed limit), and many believe it is just a desolate desert with nothing to do. While a lot of travelers simply want the […]
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Mojave Cross: A Desert Memorial in Mojave National Preserve
On a little road at the top of the Mojave National Preserve, sits one of the most unpopular crosses in Southern California. It has been steeped in litigation for decades and seems to either make people happy or upset them. I for one, think it is a beautiful monument erected to honor those killed in […]
Baker: Attractions at the Desert Oasis on the Drive to Vegas
The town of Baker is a place that has made a name for itself based on its giant thermometer and its location right off the 15 Freeway in the middle of Las Vegas and Los Angeles. It is also the primary way to enter Death Valley from the south side, but I feel it is […]
Mad Greek Cafe in Baker
When driving through the desert to Vegas, there are only two main places to stop in California, Barstow, and Baker; and while I have always been afraid of Greek food in the middle of the desert, I decided it was past time I gave it a try, enter the Mad Greek. Located right in the […]
World’s Tallest Thermometer in Baker
The thermometer in Baker is one of the landmarks that people see on the drive from Los Angeles to Las Vegas. While the town of Baker, which it is in, usually is only a stop for gas or food, the thermometer is worth the quick visit on your road trip. Here is all the information. […]