Disclosure: This room was provided free of charge; all opinions are my own. If you are looking for a fun and eclectic place to stay near Joshua Tree National Park, then look no further than 29 Palms Inn. This hotel is a series of small houses spread out on a property that circles an actual […]
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Sky’s The Limit Observatory: Night Sky Viewing in 29 Palms
Ever since I was a child, I have been fascinated with the night sky and all the beauty and vastness it provides. So anytime I get a chance to see it through a telescope or just be somewhere without light pollution, I jump at the chance. On a recent trip to Twentynine Palms, I heard […]
Boat Tour of Big Bear Lake with Captain John’s Fawn Harbor Marina
Big Bear Lake is one of the largest lakes in Southern California, at about 8 miles across. While you can drive completely around it, the best way to see it is to get out on the water itself. I got a chance to do that recently with Captain John, and it was a fantastic experience. […]
Goff’s Schoolhouse Museum on Historic Route 66
The mother road of America, Route 66, goes through some pretty dry and dreary parts of California. But even during these sections, there is always something unique to see while you drive. For me, one of those stops was stumbling on the town of Goffs and the meticulously preserved old schoolhouse from 1914 that still […]
Route 66 Attractions from Needles to Barstow
One of the goals I set for myself in 2016 was to finish my drive of Route 66 in California. A few years ago, I drove two portions of it, from Barstow to Victorville and from San Bernardino to Rancho Cucamonga, but I still needed the part from Needles (where it enters CA) to Barstow. I […]