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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Articles Covering Newberry Springs History
Afton Canyon
Often referred to as the “Grand Canyon of the Mojave”, Afton Canyon is a colorful, steep-walled canyon that was created by a massive flood nearly 18,000 years ago. Today, the Mojave River continues to carve the canyon ever deeper but […]
Calico Mountains Dirt Road Adventure
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 […]
Camp Cady
Long before the first Caucasian settlers in the Newberry Springs area arrived, a small fort was established in 1860 to defend wagons traveling a series of historic roads from attacks by Native Americans. Camp Cady was short-lived after the aggressions […]
Daggett
For those that enjoy rich and intriguing Mojave Desert history, Daggett is a must-see stop. Located eight miles east of Barstow and eleven miles west of Newberry Springs, the town is easy to access if you’re near either place or […]
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Newberry Springs Driving Tour
This tour guide will take you on a driving route through a unique community in the heart of the Mojave Desert, known as Newberry Springs. What makes this community special are the many sights and attractions to see along this […]
Pistachios of Newberry Springs
In California, Modesto is known for its colorful almond groves, Indio for its International Date Festival, and of course Gilroy for garlic. Here in Newberry Springs, we’re known for our pistachios, as showcased in our annual Pistachio Festival that occurs […]
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 […]
Route 66 Ludlow to Needles
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 a large portion of it, between the towns of Ludlow and Needles. Even […]