Discover Newberry Springs History
The area around Newberry Springs is rich with history, much of it still visible today.
The articles below provide a wealth of information regarding history around Newberry Springs and Route 66. Other articles explain how people used to live in the desert environment of Newberry Springs.
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Calico Mountains Road Trip
The Calico Mountains near Barstow offer a treasure trove of hiking and opportunities for exploring back roads, along with unusual geologic formations and classic California mining history. Best known for the Calico Ghost Town, not many people are aware of what lies behind the famous ghost town. Several days can be spent exploring the different […]
Movies Filmed Around Newberry Springs
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Newberry Springs Driving Tour
You are about to embark on a tour of a very unique community in the heart of the Mojave Desert, known as Newberry Springs. What makes this community special are the many sights and attractions found nowhere else.
Newberry Springs History
This article provides a detailed explanation of the history of Newberry Springs, starting in the 1920s, along with accounts of what it was like living in this desert community from the 1940s until present.
Pistachios of Newberry Springs
Newberry Springs’ economy has been agriculturally based since the earliest years. Apricots, alfalfa, chickens, turkeys, and even catfish were all commercially grown here on a large scale. In 1979, with the fall of the Shah of Iran, the world’s supply of pistachios became a concern. The U.S. pistachio industry expanded to meet the demand for […]
Route 66 Barstow to Ludlow
The most remote and barren stretch of Route 66 passes through California’s Mojave Desert between Barstow and the Colorado River, and the touring route described here covers the eastern half of it, between the towns of Barstow and Ludlow, and passing through the historic towns of Daggett and Newberry Springs. Driving this very remote part of […]
Route 66 Ludlow to Needles
This stretch of Route 66 is part of the once-dreaded Barstow to Needles portion of the road that was so intimidating to those traveling back in the 20s and 30s. Most people had never seen a desert before and the lack of civilization out here was a genuine worry. Similar to the segment covered in […]