Scenic 395 - The Official Guide 2021/2022

10 2021-2022 Scenic 395 Ridgecrest The Only Full Service Hotel in Ridgecrest • Full Restaurant & Bar Happy Hours • Banquets Sunday Brunch Charlie’s & Roxanne’s Cafe 901 N. China Lake Blvd. Ridgecrest, CA 93555 760-446-7910 www.choicehotels.com/california/ridgecrest/ clarion-hotels/cad82? Things to check out in Ridgecrest A ccording to Wikipedia, Inyokern has the highest insolation of any locale on the North American continent, having more than 355 days of sunshine each year, hence its motto: The Sunshine Capital of America. It is also home to the past and cur- rent world champion musical saw players. The Inyokern airport is a popular location for car commercials, with the grand Sierra Nevada as a backdrop. You can also take glider rides here. Inyokern is close to the junction of high- ways 395 and 14. There is actually a connect- ing road about 5 miles long (Highway 178) that goes through the tiny community, which consists of a hardware store, an antique shop, a couple of restaurants, and an art gallery called “Inyo Dreams.” Ridgecrest is technically not along High- way 395, but it is the largest city between Victorville and Reno and has many restau- rant and lodging choices. Ridgecrest lies in Continued on Page 11 PHOTO BY AARON CRUTCHFIELD A unique cloud formation is seen over the southern Sierra Nevada near Ridgecrest.