Ridgecrest Guide
The unassuming “Ridgecrest Area Visitor’s Guide,” printed in black and white on newsprint, is actually quite useful, especially if you’re a “desert rat” headed for the California town northeast of Bakersfield. It proposes a seven-day itinerary, with thumbnails of highlights such as the China Lake Weapons Museum and Death Valley. It also lists lodgings, restaurants and annual events. Tel. (800) 847-4830, https://www.visitdeserts.com.
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