A lot of people in Las Vegas refer to the whole area as Nelsons Landing, but Nelsons Landing is actually the cliff jumping area not too far from Nelson Ghost Town. Nelson Ghost Town is a mix between a junkyard, outdoor art display, and tribute … Continue readingNelson – 2nd visit
After 9 days on the road in mostly remote areas, the return to Las Vegas felt like a cultural shock wave! 🙂
Driving slowly back to Las Vegas I took a detour or better said the old main route – the Route 66 via Oatman and Kingman!
Slab City, also called The Slabs, is an unincorporated, off-the-grid alternative lifestyle community consisting largely of snowbirds in the Salton Trough area of the Sonoran Desert, in Imperial County, California. It took its name from concrete slabs that remained after the World War II Marine Corps Camp Dunlap training camp was torn down.Slab City is known for attracting people who want … Continue readingRusty Road Trip Day 8 afternoon
Leaving the Los Angeles area, Salton Sea was my next destination! One of the world’s largest inland seas and lowest spots on earth at -227 below sea level, Salton Sea was re-created in 1905 when high spring flooding on the Colorado River crashed the canal … Continue readingRusty Road Trip Day 8 Morning
Not so easy to travel of the beaten pass when Los Angeles is on your route – lol! Venice Beach and Santa Monica Pier with the official end/start point of the Route66 can not be missed on this road trip! And since the next more … Continue readingRusty Road Trip Day 7
Turner’s Auto Wrecking, started in 1960, is a larger-than-life junkyard with 100 acres and 8000 plus cars. Based in Fresno, California, they specialize in older vehicles, shipping world-wide, offering a vast selection of cars from the 50s, 60s, and 70s. At the helm is owner … Continue readingRusty Road Trip Day 6
Via Bakersfield to Fresno is a not so interesting stretch, but has some little gems to discover.
Willow Springs International Raceway – Founded in 1953, with substantial elevation changes and high average speeds, Willow Springs has become one of the fastest and most challenging tracks in the U.S and has been the filmset of Ford vs. Ferrari as well!
Driving of the beaten pass and enjoying the off season quietness away from all the tourist stuff can be so energizing! Pearsonville – hubcab capital of the world! For over 30 years, Cadillac King has been providing the highest quality used and refurbished parts for … Continue readingRusty Road Trip Day 2 and 3