Scenic 395 - The Official Guide 2024

20 24 Scenic 395 17 China Lake Museum Foundation www.chinalakemuseum.org Facebook @ChinaLakeMuseum Instagram @chinalakemuseum 130 E. Las Flores Ave. Ridgecrest, CA 93555 760-677-2866 Hours of Operation: Monday through Saturday 10 AM – 4 PM History of the “Secret City” Annual Dinner Auction Fundraiser Please join us!! Call the museum for tickets or detailed information. Gift Shop Entrance is always FREE! Ridgecrest According toWikipedia, Inyokern has the highest insolation of any locale on the North American continent, havingmore than 355 days of sunshine each year, hence its motto: The Sunshine Capital of Amer- ica. It is also home to the past and current world championmusical 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 con- necting road about 5 miles long (Highway 178) that goes through the tiny communi- ty, which consists of a hardware store, an Continued on Page 18 Things to check out in Ridgecrest 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 t i ecrest A cc the highe t ins lation 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 om ercials, with the grand Sierra Nevada as backdrop. Yo can also take glider rides here. Inyokern is close t the j nction 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, nd n art gallery called “Inyo Dreams.” Ridgecrest is technically ot along High- way 395, but it is the largest city betwee 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. A unique cloud formation is seen over the southern Sierra Nevada near Ridg crest. Photo by Aaron Crutchfield