Otherworldly -- that's one way to describe the Mojave Desert and its barren beauty. This unforgiving region is partly located in California and is on the iconic Route 66. There's not much here but the ...

In 1995, Pruett wanted nothing to do with the Bagdad Cafe when her late husband, Harold, became interested in purchasing the tourist stop about 30 miles east of Barstow along a stretch of Route 66 ...

The reopening of Barstow’s Route 66 Mother Road Museum on March 22, 2025, is expected to draw visitors from California and across the country.

Route 66’s centennial is expected to generate even more interest. “It’s definitely a trick to get tourists to Barstow. But tons of people go back and forth between Los Angeles and Las Vegas ...

Bi added that with more than 60 million people and 19 million vehicles passing through Barstow each year, the upcoming U.S Route 66 Centennial in 2026 presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity ...

To reestablish the Route 66 museum, memorabilia has been donated by the nearby Mojave River Museum. And with a newly restocked gift shop, you can not only get your kicks, but also your knick-knacks.