Mojave Travel Guide

 
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Things to Do  

Spaceship #1

Spaceship #1, Mojave

 Yaqui Says:  Spaceship #1 on October 4, 2004 Mr. Binnie broke two records by being the first private mannaed spacecraft to break the barrier of altitude of 328,000 feet and carried it to 367,442 feet 69.6 miles above the Earth's surface, which broke the altitude record of 354,200 feet... 

Legacy Park

Legacy Park, Mojave

 Yaqui Says:  Legacy Park commemorates the contributions of Eastern Kern County’s “Aerospace Valley. It is a lovely park that is landscaped with desert fauna that is typical for this area. What is unique about this little park it is where a Rotary Rocket Roton sits on display. There is a... 

In Loving Tribute To Those We Lost Memorial

In Loving Tribute To Those We Lost Memorial, Mojave

 Yaqui Says:  Located in Legacy Park~Dedicated to three wonderful souls who lost their lives during a explosion while conducting a test.In Loving Tribute To Those We Lost on July 26 2007 plaque was dedicated in Legacy Park July 28, 2008.Erice Blackwell Todd Ivens Glen May"Oh I have... 

Rotor Roton Rocket ATV

Rotor Roton Rocket ATV, Mojave

 Yaqui Says:  This Rotor Roton Rocket (Atmospheric Test Vehicle) was designed to be a piloted for commercial purpose as a "space vehicle" and designed to transport up to 7,000 lb of cargo to and from low earth orbit (LEO). The Rotor Roton Rocket vehicle was designed to be piloted by a two... 

Hotels  

Desert Inn

 1 Review and 128 Opinions  I have been going to the Desert Inn in the Mohave for a little over 4 years and have always had... 

Restaurants  

MIKE'S FAMILY ROADHOUSE CAFE: GREAT CHICKEN FRIED STEAK AT MIKE'S

MIKE'S FAMILY ROADHOUSE CAFE: GREAT CHICKEN FRIED STEAK AT MIKE'S, Mojave

 travelgourmet Says:  Mike's Roadhouse Cafe is quite a place inside. I had visited the Mike's in Kettleman City, just off the I-5 travelling to San Francisco from Los Angeles and was pleased with the food. Spotting the Mike's in Mojave and I turned into the driveway not only to get something to... 

Stoken and Other Good Stuff: The best donuts and coffee!

Stoken and Other Good Stuff: The best donuts and coffee!, Mojave

 Yaqui Says:  This is in the Old Kern County Mojave Branch Free Library building that now has found new life as Stoken Donut and Coffee shop. It was so nice to see that someone has taken the foresight to breath new life in a wonderful building. We stopped and had some wonderful donuts and... 

Nightlife  

Sitting around the campfire!: Sitting around the campfire!
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It does get cold, it was below 32ºF this particular January night so sitting around the camp fire to stay warm was the highlight of the evening.

Dress Code: Dress warm!

Written Oct 4, 2002

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Transportation  

Having a 4-wheel drive vehicle...
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Having a 4-wheel drive vehicle would be a good idea since some of the roads have a soft shoulder which 2-wheel drive vehicles can easily get stuck. And having higher ground clearance vehicle is also a good idea.

Written Oct 4, 2002

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Local Customs  

THE WRITING IS ON THE CABOOSE

THE WRITING IS ON THE CABOOSE, Mojave

 travelgourmet Says:  Billboards are for most advertising. Some cities use a monument sign to let those driving through know about their area. The Mojave Chamber of Commerce came up with the best way to advertise their town with a railroad caboose car. Why not? Mojave gets a lot of railroad... 

The local yahoo's don't have...

The local yahoo's don't have..., Mojave

 Yubert Says:  The local yahoo's don't have much to do for entertainment so they make do and shoot up STOP signs like this... 

Warnings and Dangers  

Be prepared

Be prepared, Mojave

 mafootje Says:  Don't think your car won't brack down, take plenty of water.Just a few hours in the heat can be very exhausting take a few gallons of water with you or the desert won't look as nice when your stranded here for a few hours... 

Notice the soft gravel to the...

Notice the soft gravel to the..., Mojave

 Yubert Says:  Notice the soft gravel to the right of the road. This is called a 'soft shoulder' and most roads have a warning sign telling you there's a soft shoulder.This road did not have a warning sign. I stopped here to take a picture and my truck's rear tire got stuck. Fortunately a... 

Tourist Traps  

Calling home from the US.....

Calling home from the US....., Mojave

 mafootje Says:  You can put money in pay-phones, call from your hotel, use your mobile or use a calling card.. You also can buy prepaid calling cards at shops, gas stations and newsstands. Some of the above can result in a search for small change or lead to high telephone costs. Some... 

If you do run low on gas, the...

If you do run low on gas, the..., Mojave

 Yubert Says:  If you do run low on gas, the nearest gas station from the Mitchel Caverns in in Fenner, about 24 miles away.Because this gas station is the only one around for miles, they charge $1.99 per gallon for regular unleaded. My local station at the time charged only $1.09 per... 

What to Pack  

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Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Bring a very warm jacket and gloves like these folks are wearing.

Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: Bring a folding camp chair to sit on or else you're stuck sitting on the ground.

Written Oct 4, 2002

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Off The Beaten Path  

Stop and Check them Out!

Stop and Check them Out!, Mojave

 Yaqui Says:  Mojave Cement Plant has been in operation since 1953. Providing the country with a plentiful supply of limestone. Many of these projects include major hotels, power plants, package distribution terminals, and freeways. This product can be found in the Los Angeles... 

Wind Turbines Of Mojave

Wind Turbines Of Mojave, Mojave

 Yaqui Says:  You can spot these way off in the distance all over the mountains of Mojave and Tehachapi. You can get real up close look if you are on Highway 14 and exit to Oak Creek Road. The road Tehachapi Willow Springs road can take you to either Tehachapi or even back to Rosamond,... 

WIND TURBINES ON THE HILLSIDE

WIND TURBINES ON THE HILLSIDE, Mojave

 travelgourmet Says:  Driving on Hwy 14 or on Sierra Hwy in Mojave, you look to the flat lands and see an airport with many jet aircraft and some propeller driven planes. Look to the hillside and you see propellers as well, but these are wing driven turbines that are collecting electricity. The... 

Favorites  

24 Hour Interactive Visitor Kiosk.

24 Hour Interactive Visitor Kiosk., Mojave

 Yaqui Says:  Located in Legacy Park, this park contains a 24-hour interactive visitor kiosk. Designed and operated by the Board of Trade, the kiosk will provide around-the-clock visitor information to travelers. The unit, designed to withstand the harsh elements of Eastern Kern another... 

Mojave Chamber of Commerce

Mojave Chamber of Commerce, Mojave

 Yaqui Says:  I bet you didn't think a small town like this would have one, but they do and are proud of it! Although, Mojave doesn't appear to be much there is lots to see and do here and all around this community. So take some time and check out the web site.Mojave Chamber of Commerce 

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