Cadiz Summit, Yesterday and Today

Old Cadiz Summit in 1948

Sometimes its the small or even invisible things that get our attention, as is the case for me every time I drive Route 66 between Amboy and Essex through the area called Cadiz Summit.  The summit is relatively close to the half-way point of these two town’s, every time I pass this area I slow down to look at the [...]

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Enlightening Gems

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Barreling down Route 66 with the band Journey blasting from the stereo, is there anything better? But I am getting ahead of myself. This particular trip, I was headed for enlightenment and education. What does the Mojave Desert and outlying areas offer us in the way of historical and natural museums? These gems are not [...]

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Time Traveler

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Take a trip down Route 66 for good eats and good times You can sit at a counter, a table or in a red vinyl booth. Most likely the waitress will call you “Hon” as she hands you the menu — unless you are at the Village Cafe in Barstow. Owner Henry Wong does not [...]

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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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Vegas Bound

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Day Trips and Points of Interest Near Las Vegas By L. Bremner of DesertRoadTrippin I’m heading to Las Vegas next week for a PGA Golf Expo, so I thought it would be fun to blog about points of interest near Las Vegas and things to do when visiting Las Vegas. We plan to take the [...]

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