March 19, 2021 Boring Boron

Arabian RV Oasis Boron, California

I started my day with an inspiring walk.

We drove south on Scenic Route 395 in the basin between the Inyo Range on the east and the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the west.  We also passed Owens Lake, the Haiwee Reservoir, and Little Lake.  The Sierra Nevadas were much shorter and less dramatic, less grand.

We went into the town of Ridgecrest to accomplish some errands.  This town is the gateway to the China Lake Naval Weapons Center.  Many of the military aircraft we have seen over the past several days have come from here.

We thought that we might stay at a little campground in Ridgecrest but it was a dismal little affair and we elected to move on.  Even as we left town, we were not sure where we might stay tonight.  As Tim drove, I investigated and had options in Boron and in Barstow.  Tim was tired and Boron was closer. 

Tim did get out to ride his bike late this afternoon.  He said that this town is dead.  No restaurants, or bars, or stores.  There is one gas station!

We spent most of today trying to figure out what to do next.  We thought we might go to Kings Canyon and Sequoia but it is icy and snowy there with lows at night in the 20’s.  We thought about the North Rim of the Grand Canyon and Grand Canyon Parashant but it is still really cold there as well.  We decided that we might go and explore the Mojave and then maybe Lake Meade.  There are so many wonderful places to see out here but it really needs to be warmer in order to enjoy and explore!