Nipton — Oasis of Tranquility

Hotel Nipton

A sign touting the best cheeseburger around lets you know you are approaching the eucalyptus-shaded desert oasis of Nipton, Calif. Gently situated on the sloping bajada leading down to the Ivanpah Valley, Nipton is a tiny spot of green in the vast eastern Mojave Desert west of Searchlight, Nevada, just ten miles off Interstate 15 [...]

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Abandoned Horse Found In The Mojave Desert … And A Dog Too!

One of the artifacts included in the outdoor museum at Goffs Cultural Center.

Animals Abandoned & Rescued In The Mojave Desert By Dennis G. Casebier Author of the Mojave Road Guide & Founder of the Goffs Historic Cultural Center Sept. 3rd, 2010: As I have said many times, you never know what is going to happen next in Goffs. My wife, Jo Anne, and I went on “the [...]

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Motor Home Exploration in the Mojave

Zabriskie Point, Death Valley, CA

Motor Home Exploration in the Mojave By Andrew Stratton The Mojave Desert is one of the greatest places in America to see spectacular scenery. It’s in a unique spot; it comprises the barrier between the low, hot Sonora Desert and the cool, high Great Basin of Nevada and Utah. It covers 25,000 square miles, and [...]

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Road Trip #18 To Las Vegas, NV

Our bartender at Dick's Last Resort.  Their trademark is their rude waiters and staff.  Makes for an interesting dining experience!

Vegas On A Budget Great weekend getaway By  L. Bremner @ DesertRoadTrippin This summer has be a slow year for many resort destinations.  Las Vegas has felt it share of slow sales with the economy still in recovery.  The Excalibur Hotel and Casino had a great idea . . . offer $35 per night for [...]

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