Calico Ghost Town - A Perfect LA to Las Vegas Road Trip Stop

Looking for a great stop on your next road trip from Los Angeles to Las Vegas? Calico Ghost Town is a family friendly pit stop located in the Mojave Desert near Barstow, CA along Interstate 15. Packed with history, attractions & fun activities, this old silver mining town now is one of the best roadside spots to explore a Wild West atmosphere in California. Stretch your legs and enjoy great food!

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Bottle Tree Ranch - Historic Route 66

Today we’re exploring an eclectic treasure on historic Route 66. Elmer Long's Bottle Tree Ranch in California is one spot you won’t want to miss off the side of the road when you’re driving In between Victorville and Barstow along this world famous highway. This is a great stop on any Los Angeles to Las Vegas roadtrip.

Arts & Culture, California, Outdoors, Southern CaliforniaDawn MarieApril 12, 2021bottle tree, bottle tree ranch, route 66, california, las vegas, roadtrip, barstow, victorville Comments

Nelson Ghost Town - Las Vegas Road Trip

Today we're driving about an hour outside of Las Vegas, NV to the Nelson Ghost Town. This eclectic spot was home to one of the largest gold strikes in all of Nevada. Here we'll explore rusted out cars, old barns, and crashed planes that were set pieces from the movie "3000 Miles to Graceland."

Arts & Culture, Desert, Nevada, OutdoorsDawn MarieMarch 1, 2021roadtrip, nevada, las vegas, nelson, ghost town, gold mine, desert, colorado riverComment

Seven Magic Mountains - Las Vegas

Just outside of Las Vegas, Nevada, we're heading to the unique and colorful Seven Magic Mountains. These 7 rock totems provide a rainbow of color to the Mojave Desert, and are a perfect stop along the highway on the way to the Las Vegas Strip.

Arts & Culture, Desert, Nevada, OutdoorsDawn MarieJanuary 4, 2021seven magic mountains, i-15, interstate-15, las vegas, nevada, desert, mojave, art, sculpture, exhibitComment