The Triple Junction of Southern Utah BackRoadsWest1 2020-03-24 | In Southwest Utah near St. George, there is a unique “triple junction” of 3 of physiographic and geologic provinces. Those 3 provinces are the Colorado Plateau, the Mojave Desert, and the Great Basin. Join us on this tour around Southwestern Utah and you will learn how to "read the landscape" and see where certain features can be found, learn about what makes each province different, where to find some of those features, and why this triple junction is so special.#geology#coloradoplateau#utah#mojavedesert
Tour of the San Andreas Fault thru San Bernardino BackRoadsWest1 2022-11-23 | Take this road trip along California’s San Andreas Fault through the streets of San Bernardino, Highland, Yucaipa and Oak Glen, which are all cities within the region known as the Inland Empire east of Los Angeles.Learn more about this road trip along the portion of the San Andreas at:http://www.backroadswest.com/blog/san-andreas-fault-in-san-bernardino00:00 Introduction04:40 More about the fault09:00 Tools available for the tour10:15 Start of tour15:12 Seven Oaks Dam19:22 Highland24:35 San Bernardino27:00 Devore#sanandreas #earthquake #sanbernardino #sanbernardinocounty #cajonpass
White Pocket: Virtual Hiking Tour BackRoadsWest1 2022-09-15 | Join us on a tour of White Pocket along with details on how to get there, what to prepare for, what there is to see, and where to find those things to see. Learn more about White Pocket at http://www.backroadswest.com/blog/white-pocket00:00 Introduction01:04 Background02:05 Planning your trip04:55 How was it created?07:07 How to get there11:45 Starting at the trailhead15:15 Into White Pocket's core21:55 White Pocket's northern edge#vermilioncliffs#utah#arizona#whitepocket
Walking Tour of Historical Residences in Downtown St. George BackRoadsWest1 2022-08-30 | Go on a virtual walking tour around downtown St. George, Utah, to see and learn about historical residential homes. This is the third tour of a series of three; the first two being of Pioneer Courthouse, the centerpiece of all three tours, and historical commercial buildings of downtown.Pioneer Courthouse Tour: youtube.com/watch?v=34m7DeVvlccCommercial Building Tour: youtube.com/watch?v=6LRu0whTh-0#stgeorge #greaterzion #utah #utahhistory
Walking Tour of Historical Commercial Buildings in St. George BackRoadsWest1 2022-08-25 | Go on a virtual walking tour around downtown St. George, Utah, to see and learn about historical commercial and other non-residential buildings. This is the second tour of a series of three, the first you may have already seen that explains how the city of St. George evolved with its Pioneer Courthouse as its centerpiece, and the third tour is a virtual walking tour of historical residences located in downtown.Pioneer Courthouse Tour: youtube.com/watch?v=34m7DeVvlccResidential Building Tour: youtube.com/watch?v=6L1RTjmL4Ow#stgeorge #greaterzion #utah #utahhistory
The Beginnings of St. George Utah and its historic Pioneer Courthouse BackRoadsWest1 2022-08-23 | The City of St. George started out much differently than other towns in the Southwest because of America's Civil War. One of its first buildings was the "Pioneer Courthouse", which today serves as a museum. Watch this virtual video tour and you'll learn how St. George came into being and how the courthouse played an important role in early life here. Two accompanying videos will go on walking tours of other historical buildings, both commercial and residential, that are just a few blocks away from the courthouse.Commercial Building Tour: youtube.com/watch?v=6LRu0whTh-0Residential Building Tour: youtube.com/watch?v=6L1RTjmL4Ow#stgeorge #greaterzion #utah #utahhistory
Kaiparowits Plateau Road Trip BackRoadsWest1 2022-03-11 | This virtual road trip video will take you through the Kaiparowits Plateau, which is a remote mountaintop region in south-central Utah inside the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and recently renowned for its treasure chest of dinosaur fossils. The plateau offers a combination of road trips, either leaving out of the towns of Big Water or Escalante, but on the one showcased here, we’ll travel the north half of the Kaiparowits by starting and ending in Escalante using Hole in the Rock and Smoky Mountain Roads.Read more at www.BackRoadsWest.com/blog/kaiparowits-plateau-road-trip/00:00 Introduction00:49 Geologic Background02:55 Grand Staircase-Escalante04:31 Tour Summary09:24 Aerial View of Tour12:32 Full Tour#grandstaircase#escalante#kaiparowits#utah
Riding the Historical California Zephyr Dome Car Down the California Coast BackRoadsWest1 2022-02-10 | Journey with us on the rails down the California coastline on a beautifully restored and historical dome car that was once used on the famed California Zephyr train. Read the complete story about our trip on our blog at: http://www.backroadswest.com/blog/california-zephyr00:00 Introduction & Background01:38 About the California Zephyr03:05 Where our Trip Went03:49 The Actual Trip#amtrak#californiazephyr#zephyr#rail#traintrip
Willow Hole in Joshua Tree National Park BackRoadsWest1 2021-12-10 | In our opinion, the hike to Willow Hole, which is located in the Wonderland of Rocks region of Joshua Tree National Park, is one of the most rewarding hikes in the park. The trail passes through all of the scenery that Joshua Tree National Park is known for, not only the famous yucca that the park is named after, but all of those beautifully sculptured granite boulders and long desert vistas that has captivated visitors to this park for decades.See our full blog post on Willow Hole at: http://www.backroadswest.com/blog/willow-hole#joshuatree#willowhole#mojavedesert#mojave
Zion Canyon and Zion National Park: How to Visit, What to See BackRoadsWest1 2021-09-19 | Join us on this updated virtual trip up Zion Canyon inside world famous Zion National Park. We'll explain what to see at all the iconic places in the canyon, including Emerald Pools, Angels Landing, and even take a hike up the Narrows. We'll also explain how to plan your visit, what you need before entering the canyon, and what to expect and see at many of the popular stops in the canyon.Learn about more trips around Zion http://www.backroadswest.com/blog/category/utahLearn more about tours around Utah southwestadventuretours.com00:00 Introduction01:00 Changes as of 202102:06 Parking03:10 Entrance Fees04:20 Best Time To Visit06:30 Tour Up Canyon Starts08:28 History of Zion Canyon15:42 Emerald Pools Hike17:46 Grotto - Angels Landing20:50 Big Bend & Condors23:15 Temple of Sinawava & The Narrows#zion#zionnationalpark#visitzion#utah#southernutah
Fall Colors Above Cedar City Utah BackRoadsWest1 2021-09-01 | Would you like to see some of the best fall colors in all of Southwest Utah? And maybe the best fall colors in the tri-state area of Arizona/Nevada/Utah? Then head to the mountains above Cedar City, Utah, near Cedar Breaks National Monument (or as the locals call it, Cedar Breaks).Read about the tour at: http://www.backroadswest.com/blog/fall-colors-above-cedar-city-utah#fallcolors#utah#southernutah
Flightseeing/Sightseeing over the Central Grand Canyon BackRoadsWest1 2021-07-31 | This virtual flightseeing tour will take you through the central part of Grand Canyon starting from Hurricane Airport in Utah, fly along the Hurricane Cliffs, through Kanab Creek (Canyon), over Canaan Mountain, past Zion Canyon, and back to Hurricane. There is so much vast scenery to enjoy in this area, much of it can only be enjoyed from the air. We'll point out a whole bunch of points of interest along the way.See more trips located around Grand Canyon: http://www.backroadswest.com/blog/category/arizonaLike how we used maps in our videos? Purchase Gaia GPS using our discount codes:gaiagps.com/discounts/?fp_ref=backroadswest#grandcanyon#flightseeing#sightseeing
Blue Ridge and the Big Horn Mine in the San Gabriel Mountains BackRoadsWest1 2021-07-03 | Go with us on a trip into the cool San Gabriel Mountains above Los Angeles near the town of Wrightwood. Our route takes us up onto Blue Ridge with spectacular mountain views, along with views of the Mojave Desert below. After our excursion of Blue Ridge, we round off this tour to a hike to the Big Horn Mine near Vincent Gap along Highway 2.Read more about our trip at http://www.backroadswest.com/blog/blue-ridge-in-the-san-gabriel-mountains#wrightwood
The Wave: What They Dont Tell You BackRoadsWest1 2021-06-25 | This virtual hiking tour takes us to the The Wave, a World-famous attraction along the Arizona/Utah border, that is difficult to get to in more ways than one. From our own personal experience, we’ll share with you what we saw and a lot of things we wish we had known about, before we went. We'll also explain some background behind The Wave, show you how to use the on-line system to order a permit, as well as where to find all the fascinating places nearby The Wave.Learn more from our blog at www.BackRoadsWest.com/blog00:00 Introduction00:52 Getting to The Wave02:12 Background & History05:08 Getting a Permit12:18 Tips for Visiting The Wave16:03 Use a Navigation App21:32 Virtual Tour of The Wave30:15 Beyond The Wave#thewave#vermillioncliffs#wirepass
CIma Road in the Mojave National Preserve BackRoadsWest1 2021-05-02 | The Mojave National Preserve only has a handful of paved roads into its interior and Cima Road is one of them. This is a great intro to what the Preserve has to offer.This virtual video tour takes you from I-15, through a dense forest of Joshua trees and all types of desert vegetation typical of the Mojave Desert, through the ghost town of Cima, and then over to the Death Valley Mine, with more spectacular desert vegetation and Joshua trees.Sadly, just less than half of the vegetation seen on this road trip has since been destroyed by a fire in 2020. This tour will show you before and after pictures of that tragic event.Read the full article at http://www.backroadswest.com/blog/cima-road#mojave #mojavedesert #joshua #joshuatree #roadtrip #lasvegasroadtrip
Gold Butte National Monument: How to Visit, What to See BackRoadsWest1 2021-04-08 | Gold Butte National Monument offers a lot of wide-open desert scenery, colorful and uniquely shaped rock formations, dozens of archeological sites, and miles of back roads to enjoy. Our virtual video tour will take you along a loop road to see all the sites you’ll want to see and show you how to get there.Learn more about Gold Butte on our blog at http://www.backroadswest.com/blog/gold-butte00:00 Introduction01:33 Gold Butte Tour Overview03:10 Planning Your Visit03:47 Getting There04:20 Road Conditions05:57 What To Bring07:12 Friends of Gold Butte08:40 Touring Route on Map09:50 Gold Butte Road12:10 Virgin Mtns Bajada13:25 Falling Man Petroglyph Site15:15 Past Falling Man Site16:40 Whitney Pockets18:12 Mud Wash Rd & Orange Sandstone20:25 Little Finland21:10 Mud Wash Narrows23:20 Remote Section & Lime Canyon24:55 Gold Bute Townsite26:25 Devil's Throat#goldbutte#friendsofgoldbutte#mesquitenv#mojavedesert
Mojave Desert Aviation History Tour BackRoadsWest1 2021-02-06 | This easy road trip stretches between Victorville and Palmdale shows where aviation evolved and was transformed in the Mojave Desert during the last half of the 20th century. Along the way, you'll see places like Southern California Logistics Airport (SCLA) formally George Air Force Base, El Mirage Dry Lake, aircraft boneyard, and several sites where well-known aircraft were and are still being built today.To learn more about how to take this tour on your own, see our blog at www.BackRoadsWest.com/blog/mojave-desert-aviation-tour#mojavedesert#mojave#aviation#skunkworks
Virtual Underground Mine Tour in Silver Reef, Utah BackRoadsWest1 2021-01-24 | This tour of an 1870s-era silver mine, in the historic mining district of Silver Reef near St. George Utah, was mainly created using LIDAR technology. We took the LIDAR imagery and created a virtual walking tour of this mine pointing out things of interest along the way. The best part about this tour is that you’ll encounter none of the dangers associated with exploring an abandoned mine. Out of the dozens of historic mines around Silver Reef, this particular mine was chosen because it has all of the classic features of an underground gold or silver mine.Primary funding to create this video was provided by the Sorenson Legacy Foundation, National Endowment for the Humanities, Utah Humanities and the Utah Division of Arts & Museums. Video production by content-smith LLC dba BackRoadsWest.com. (http://backroadswest.com/content and http://backroadswest.com)#silverreef#silver#utah#mining#mine
Calico Mountains Road Trip BackRoadsWest1 2021-01-14 | The Calico Mountains near Barstow offer a treasure trove of hiking and opportunities for exploring 4WD back roads, along with unusual geologic formations and classic California mining history. This virtual road trip will take you on an introductory tour through the heart of the Calico Mountains. Read the full article at http://www.backroadswest.com/blog/calico-mountainsFor navigation, we use Gaia GPS products. They work outstanding and the map data includes the most detail I've ever seen compared to all other maps I've used.Gaia GPS app discount codes: gaiagps.com/discounts/?fp_ref=backroadswest#barstow#calico#mojave#mojavedesert
Bryce Canyon in the Snow BackRoadsWest1 2020-12-12 | Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah already has some of the most unique natural geologic formations on Earth. But add a good dusting of snow and those dazzling formations turn into an amazing wintery scene. Join us as we hike down into Bryce Amphitheater and explore this winter wonderland.Read the full story on our blog at: http://www.backroadswest.com/blog/bryce-canyon-in-the-snow#bryce #brycecanyon #winter
Getting to Zion’s Observation Point: The Easy Way BackRoadsWest1 2020-11-08 | Of all the wonderful places to hike and visit in Zion National Park, only one destination offers a spectacular view looking down the length of Zion Canyon. That destination is Observation Point. This virtual hike shows how to get there the easy way (no climbing).Read full article at http://www.backroadswest.com/blog/zion-observation-pointGaia GPS app discount codes: gaiagps.com/discounts/?fp_ref=backroadswest#zion#zionnationalpark#utah#inutah#hikes
Traveling Route 66 Through the Art of Bob Waldmire BackRoadsWest1 2020-10-01 | Take a peek at what we are working on by going on a virtual road trip from Santa Monica CA and into Arizona along Route 66 by showcasing some of the amazing art of Bob Waldmire. Nobody showcased the Road and the places it passes through better than Bob and his intricate drawings and detailed hand-written explanations. This video explains the effort currently underway to organize the prolific works of Bob so that it can be shared with the World.Read more at http://motherroadnewsletter.com/bob-waldmire-ambassador-of-the-mother-road
2N33, Pilot Rock Road, Riding High Over Silverwood Lake BackRoadsWest1 2020-09-23 | Where the Mojave Desert meets the San Bernardino Mountains, there are a number of little-known back roads where you can enjoy the transition from the desert vegetation to the mountain shrubbery. One such road is seldom used and offers great scenery while transitioning from desert to mountain habitats in a short distance. This trip offers great views of Silverwood Lake and the deserts below. Read full article at http://www.backroadswest.com/blog/2n33-pilot-rockBack road from Apple Valley to Big Bear: youtu.be/95meMSxr4Pk(see this video for vehicle requirements)Gaia GPS app discount codes: gaiagps.com/discounts/?fp_ref=backroadswest#roadtrip#lakearrowhead
Silver Reef Museum Tour BackRoadsWest1 2020-09-04 | This video tour takes you through a building built during the heyday of an 1870s and ‘80s mining town, called Silver Reef, in Southwest Utah. It is the first video created by this entire group, including myself (producer for this YouTube channel). It was a lot of fun to create and we all hope that this video gives you a virtual experience of visiting the museum and learning a little bit of its history. Perhaps it will generate enough interest, so that you too will come out and see this special place.Learn more at: http://www.SilverReefUtah.org
Visiting Zion National Park During COVID and Beyond BackRoadsWest1 2020-09-02 | Starting in June of 2020, the way one would visit Zion Canyon inside Zion National Park has changed. This video explains the different hoops one must jump through in order to visit Zion’s main attraction, Zion Canyon. The reason for these changes were caused by increased visitation and restrictions set forth by COVID. It also covers alternative places to visit inside the national park that is still free from the various requirements.Get current updates from Zion's website: nps.gov/zion/index.htmOther trips from us near Zion: http://www.backroadswest.com/blog/category/utah#zion#covid#zionnationalpark#visitzion#utah#southernutah
Extraterrestrial Hwy and Area 51 BackRoadsWest1 2020-08-21 | You’ve probably heard about the Extraterrestrial Hwy or Nevada’s state route 375 because it’s the closest road to the mysterious Area 51. This video tour will take you along the entire route of Hwy 375 and take a stab at explaining what Area 51 is all about.A lot of people, mainly conspiracy theorists and mystery seekers, talk about the things that go on around this road but none of them show what the area looks like or explain the facts about some of the places near it. We’re going to fix that with this video tour. There’s also rarely a mention of how scenic and beautiful this highway really is, which you'll see.You'll find this video not just educational, but also entertaining. Throughout the video, look for "Easter eggs" of secret aircraft and UFOs. Enjoy!#area51 #nevada #tonopah
Holcomb Valley near Big Bear BackRoadsWest1 2020-07-23 | A trip into Holcomb Valley, just outside of Big Bear Lake California, offers a great half or full day of exploring a forested area where you can still find slight traces of where over a thousand gold miners once dug for the elusive yellow rock. See the full article and interactive map at http://www.backroadswest.com/blog/holcomb-valley-near-big-bear#roadtrip#bigbear
Back Road from Apple Valley to Big Bear (updated 2020) BackRoadsWest1 2020-07-14 | This virtual road trip will take you on a dirt back road from the High Desert town of Apple Valley to Big Bear Lake in the San Bernardino Mountains. This video was updated in 2020 that explains its history and points out more information. Our trip traverses a road with several names: Coxey Truck Trail, Coxey Road, 3N14, BLM 3255 and, if you read your history books, Van Dusen Road. Learn more more at http://www.backroadswest.com/blog/back-road-to-big-bear#roadtrip#bigbear#applevalley
The Mining Town of Goldfield BackRoadsWest1 2020-07-04 | Goldfield, named for the ore mined around it, was once Nevada’s largest city and the state’s biggest economic and political power. With the discovery of gold in 1902, Goldfield would become a rare, post-1900 major gold strike. It also experienced one of the largest gold rushes (and subsequent crashes) in western history.READ/LEARN MORE ABOUT GOLDFIELD: backroadswest.com/blog/goldfieldFIND THESE PLACES: purchase Gaia GPS using our discount: gaiagps.com/discounts/?fp_ref=backroadswest#goldfield#miningtowns#ghosttowns#nevada
Virtual Walking Tour of Silver Reefs Main Street BackRoadsWest1 2020-06-14 | This historical and virtual walking tour of the old Main Street, through Silver Reef Utah, explains several of the attractions of this old mining town. This tour is a companion guide used with the Silver Reef museum's walking tour pamphlet.See more details at Silver Reef's website: http://www.SilverReefUtah.org/#silverreef#miningtowns
Forgotten Route 66 Shortcut in the Cajon Pass BackRoadsWest1 2020-06-14 | This virtual road trip will help you find a historic road through the Cajon Pass in California. Built originally in 1861, it was later improved for automobiles in 1914, then later became a shortcut for Route 66 travelers after Route 66 was commissioned in 1926.Read more about this trip at http://www.backroadswest.com/blog/forgotten-path-route-66/. See more virtual trips of Route 66 at http://www.backroadswest.com/blog/category/route-66FIND THESE PLACES: purchase Gaia GPS using our discount: gaiagps.com/discounts/?fp_ref=backroadswest#route66#historicroads#nationaloldtrailsroad#cajonpass
Ghost Town Trail Near Lone Pine BackRoadsWest1 2020-05-14 | Near the town of Lone Pine, California, is a string of “almost” ghost towns. This video takes you on a virtual road visiting these towns, including instructions on how to find them yourself. Learn more details on this trip using our blog at http://www.backroadswest.com/blog/ghost-town-trail-near-lone-pineThis version of the video was updated in May 2020. New historical pictures have been added, updated narration and a Google Earth flyover shows the tour at the end.DOWNLOAD THE WAYPOINTS TO YOUR PHONEAll of the locations are available in a file you can download from our blog (address above). Use Gaia GPS to view the locations on your computer or phone. Purchase Gaia GPS using our discount code (up to 50%) at gaiagps.com/discounts/?fp_ref=backroadswest
Split Mountain in Anza-Borrego BackRoadsWest1 2020-05-10 | Located in the southeastern corner of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Split Mountain is exactly that. This mountain has been literally split in half thanks to numerous earthquakes and the power of erosion via Fish Creek Wash. And, unlike most canyons, you can drive completely through this one; from one end to the other.Learn more about Split Mountain at http://www.backroadswest.com/anza-borrego/split-mountain
Rochester Panel Rock Art Site in Utah BackRoadsWest1 2020-04-30 | In central Utah there are several superb Native American rock art sites and the Rochester Panel near the small town of Emery is probably one of the most spectacular. Along with providing a virtual tour of the site, this updated video shows an aerial view of the hike and gives a hint of what some experts think of some of the rock art's meaning. Learn more at http://www.backroadswest.com/blog/rochester-panel
Route 66 Through the Cajon Pass BackRoadsWest1 2020-04-25 | This virtual road trip uses old and modern pictures of various road alignments that Route 66 took through the Cajon Pass. Maps and aerial photos will show where you can visit and experience these sites on your own inside this mountain pass full of transportation history. This video tour was updated in 2020. Read more on our blog at http://www.backroadswest.com/blog/route-66-cajon-passSAVE UP TO 50% ON Gaia GPS MAPPING SOFTWARE HERE AND FIND OUT WHERE ALL THESE PLACES ARE ON YOUR MOBILE DEVICE:gaiagps.com/discounts/?fp_ref=backroadswest
Little Finland in Gold Butte National Monument BackRoadsWest1 2020-04-18 | Inside the newly created Gold Butte National Monument in Southeast Nevada lies a very unique and little place called Little Finland. Take a virtual walk through this amazing collection of artwork made by Mother Nature. This video tour was updated in 2020. Learn more about Little Finland, especially how to get there, at: http://www.backroadswest.com/blog/little-finland-gold-butte
Route 66 From Helendale to Barstow BackRoadsWest1 2020-04-15 | Go on this virtual road trip down Route 66 from Helendale to Barstow and you'll see a lonely road that passes through open stretches of the Mojave Desert. Read the full story blog at http://www.backroadswest.com/trips/2012/05/route-66-from-helendale-to-barstow
Seven Keyholes Canyon in Gold Butte BackRoadsWest1 2020-04-12 | Seven Keyholes is a unique, small and remote canyon in the middle of Nevada’s Gold Butte National Monument. On some maps, it is referred to as a slot canyon. Other maps simply label it as Seven Keyholes. As the crow flies, Seven Keyholes is located merely one mile from a popular attraction in Gold Butte named Little Finland. Learn more on our blog at www.BackRoadsWest.com/blog/seven-keyholes
Route 66 from Victorville to Helendale BackRoadsWest1 2020-04-08 | Enjoy this virtual driving tour down Route 66 from Victorville to the town of Helendale in California and you'll see interesting things and points of interest to see along the way. This tour has been updated with new imagery and commentary in 2020. Read more about this road trip at http://www.backroadswest.com/blog/route66vv
Buckskin Gulch Slot Canyon & Wire Pass BackRoadsWest1 2020-03-31 | Buckskin Gulch is a slot canyon in Utah. This video shows what the hike looks like, how to hike it in a day, safety concerns, and how to get there. Our virtual tour takes you thru two slot canyons; the slot of Wire Pass and two different sections of Buckskin Gulch itself. It is the longest and deepest slot canyon in the United States and perhaps the entire world. Read more about this hike by visiting our blog at www.BackRoadsWest.com/blog/buckskin-gulch
San Andreas Fault Tour on the San Francisco Peninsula BackRoadsWest1 2020-02-07 | Our tour of the San Andreas Fault this time takes you on an urban back roads tour of where the fault can be seen along the San Francisco Peninsula. Our tour starts near Stanford University in Palo Alto, and ends where the fault plunges into the Pacific Ocean at Mussel Point near Daly City, just southwest of San Francisco.
Grand Gulch Mine in the Arizona Strip BackRoadsWest1 2019-12-05 | In the middle of the Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument sits the remains of the Grand Gulch Mine. This copper/silver/lead mine is a great destination for anyone wishing to explore the Arizona Strip just south of St. George, Utah. Read more at www.BackRoadsWest.com/blog/grand-gulch-mine/
Mud Palisades of Olla Wash in Anza-Borrego BackRoadsWest1 2019-11-24 | The deeply eroded cliff faces of the aptly named Mud Palisades of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in California look like a delicately designed cathedral in the desert. Read more at http://www.backroadswest.com/anza-borrego/mud-palisades
Driving Route 66 thru Downtown Barstow BackRoadsWest1 2019-11-13 | This trip down Main Street in Barstow, California will take you by many historical buildings that existed during Route 66's heyday. You'll see these building in this tour, along with mileages so that you can find them for yourself.
Blair Valley in Anza-Borrego BackRoadsWest1 2019-10-31 | The Blair Valley area of southern Anza-Borrego in California is comprised of two small valleys with several attractions to see including Ghost Mountain and two rock art sites. Learn more using our guide at http://www.backroadswest.com/anza-borrego/blair-valley
Cactus Flats near Big Bear BackRoadsWest1 2019-10-26 | Cactus Flats is an area in the San Bernardino Mountains just east of Big Bear Lake in California that lives up to its name – it’s a flat area full of cactus.
White Rocks Amphitheater in Snow Canyon BackRoadsWest1 2019-08-27 | The White Rocks Amphitheater is found in the northern section of Snow Canyon in southwest near St. George, Utah. It is easy to find from the pavement and easy to access on foot. Read more at www.BackRoadsWest.com/blog/white-rocks/
Borrego Mountain Road Trip in Anza-Borrego BackRoadsWest1 2019-08-07 | This is our preferred route through the Borrego Mountain region because it includes several attractions in this part of Anza-Borrego in San Diego County. Attractions are “The Slot”, Hawk Canyon, Buttes Pass, Blowsand Canyon and the Goat Trail. Learn more at http://www.backroadswest.com/anza-borrego/borrego-mountain
Lone Pine Area - What to See BackRoadsWest1 2019-07-07 | There’s a sleepy little town named Lone Pine, in California, that offers such a myriad of recreational opportunities for the everyday person to enjoy, it’s amazing that it remains a quaint little town. Read more at http://www.backroadswest.com/blog/lone-pine00:00 Introduction03:00 Mt. Whitney Portal03:50 Horseshoe Meadows04:28 Alabama Hills06:30 Movie Flat's Arches08:10 Cerro Gordo09:52 Manzanar10:25 Independence#lonepine#owensvalley#CerroGordo#California#alabamahills
Harvey House in Barstow BackRoadsWest1 2019-05-30 | A stone’s throw away from that popular historic road known as Route 66 and a little north of downtown Barstow, California, lies one of the more historic gems that the Mojave Desert region has to offer – the Harvey House. Read the whole store at http://www.backroadswest.com/blog/harvey-house
