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Kelso Depot- Kelso, CA
Kelso Depot, like a mirage, just appears before your eyes in the middle of the Mojave National Preserve. A welcomed stop for those exploring dusty desert roads between Palm Springs and Las Vegas, it is a wonderful example of Spanish Mission Style architecture. It is impossible to drive by and not stop, if only for the restroom. But seriously, it is impossible not to be charmed by the depot.
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Roy’s- Amboy, CA
As an East Coast native raised on Road Runner cartoons, On The Road, and Thelma and Louise, I love a good drive through the desert. A long, hot, dusty drive, shared only with an occasional distant train. Between Las Vegas and Palm Springs, several lonely roads lead westward, along which reminders from the halcyon days of Route 66 remain. Route 66 for many of us is a mythical creature, brought to life by Kerouac and Steinbeck, but decommissioned long before we could drive. Replaced by the soulless Interstate system, that while efficient, killed off many small towns long before Walmart and outsourcing. However, portions of the road remain, and along…
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Channel Islands National Park- CA
Are you tired of fighting the crowds at National Parks? Of course you are. Our National Parks are insanely beautiful, and very photogenic, so it is understandable that so many are overcrowded during peak season. 2015 saw 307.2 million park visitors systemwide; that number is sure to be surpassed in 2016. But all is not lost. Among the Yellowstones and Yosemites live lesser known gems, that you will practically have to yourself. A perfect example is Channel Islands National Park- a naturalist’s paradise located off the coast of Santa Barbara, California.
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Ojai, CA
Oh my, Ojai. You beautiful, sleepy, artistic little town. A bit hippy, a bit healthy, and a whole lot of fun. Every bit as lovely as the neighboring Ojai Valley Inn & Spa, if you are in search of a laid back escape, look no further.
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Ojai Valley Inn & Spa- Ojai, CA
Ojai Valley Inn & Spa is nothing short of amazing. It is impossibly beautiful. As far as resorts go, it has few rivals. Between the breathtaking mountain views, the citrus scented air, and the resort amenities, you will never want to leave. You might assume this is an exaggeration, but I assure you it is not. Absolute loveliness.
