Want a desert experience that’s not Joshua Tree? Here are three

This is not a newsletter about Joshua Tree. Explore California’s stretch of Route 66 A stretch of historic Route 66 in the Mojave Desert about an hour north of Joshua Tree National Park. Here are just a few of the stops to visit along the way: The California Route 66 Museum and Route 66 Mother Road Museum : Made up of 4,500 square feet of Route 66-focused exhibition space and photo opportunities, the California Route 66 Museum in Victorville is a no-brainer for anyone who wants to know more about the legendary road. It can be found between the California Route 66 Museum and Route 66 Mother Road Museum at 24266 National Trails Highway in Oro Grande, Calif.. : In many ways, it looks exactly like you’d expect it to — a sprawling collection of green, blue, brown and clear bottles, artistically assembled into towering sculptures. It can be found between the California Route 66 Museum and Route 66 Mother Road Museum at 24266 National Trails Highway in Oro Grande, Calif.. Calico Ghost Town : Are you brave enough to spend the night in a ghost town?