|
The Tour Map has been sized to print as a "landscape" oriented image on an 8 1/2 x 11 page.
Approximate driving only time = 2 hrs. Accessible by passenger car. [Lat.] [Long.] accuracy within 100 ft. Legend: (D) = Drive by slowly. (W) = Walk around. (H) = Hike (short) Continued from page 2 Continuing your Tour heading back to Barstow:32. Hi-Desert Pistachio Co-operative on National Trails (Rte. 66) east of Mineola Rd.Established by local independent pistachio growers to process their harvest. Owned and operated by members of the co-operative. Newberry Springs provides the environment necessary to grow the sweetest of nuts due to winter freezes and hot sunny days during the bearing season.
Home of the annual Pistachio Festival held on the first Saturday of November each year which exhibits the flavor and fun of a down-home country fair.
33. Barstow-Dagget Airport The Daggett-Barstow Airport, a 1082 acre county owned facility, affords access to the latest in air travel, with 50,000 sq ft of manufacturing space and hundreds of acres available for future growth. 34. Moore's Fishing Lake & catfish breeding farmFrom Route 66 it is accessed by turning right at the airport road then left (going west again) just after the tracks. (This road continues on into Daggett and goes by the next point of interest.) Then proceed about 1/4 mile and there is a sign on the right that will lead you to the lake. (2-1/2 miles west of Mineola on Vly Cntr.) Pay by the pound for the fish you catch here. Bait is available. Quiet atmosphere abundant with trees. The Moore's built this beautiful park from pure desert and it retains its natural beauty. There are stumps to sit on while you fish and barbecues to cook your catch on. A great family picnic area. 35. Solar Energy PlantThe Nation's first such commercial endeavor. It was no accident that the area was chosen for this plant. The natural elements of sunny days and wind at night make it a perfect environment to harness and generate electricity. STAY TUNED FOR MORE. Next stop is Daggett, the spot where Santa Fe (now Burlington Northern - Santa Fe) railroad and Northern Pacific railroad come togeather to travel the last few miles to the Barstow Hub. This is a favorite spot for photographers to get their Rail Road photos. This is because of the variety of Engines that pull freight through the desert.
© Newberry Springs Chamber of Commerce 2002 |
 |
Please click either FeedBack Box to send requests for information, etc. | |
| 
|
