Scenic 395 - The Official Guide 2025

2025 Scenic 395 11 Ridgecrest Ridgecrest’s Finest Hotels Complimentary hot buffet breakfast and internet, also heated pools and spas at both locations! Great weekend and holiday rates available 104 East Sydnor Ave. Ridgecrest, CA 93555 (760) 446-1968 113 E. Sydnor Ave. Ridgecrest, CA 93555 (760) 446-1630 Three museums bring you the history of Ridgecrest A brief stay in Ridgecrest, California – located at the southeastern base of the Sierra Nevada Mountain range and on the upper Mojave Desert –will allow you to experience and enjoy the quiet yet active life that the area brings. The three muse- ums belowwill help you understand and appreciate the phenomenon of history that the U.S. Navy and Civilian workers have brought to our region. The MaturangoMuseum, founded in 1962, features the natural and cultural his- tory of the area. This museumhas an array of inside and outside display areas that are fascinating and educational. Spend an hour (or more) looking at geological, botanical, and zoological stories, or at the creations of local artists. Go outside and walk among the historic artifacts on your way to the Desert Tortoise habitat near the museum. The Historical Society of the Upper Mo- jave Desert, founded in 1986, features the Continued on Page 12 ABOVE: The China Lake Museum is located on East Las Flores Avenue next door to the Maturango Museum. Photos by Aaron Crutchfield