GPS Gear - Pro-Shop Special
Popular for Runners, Boaters, Hikers, Bikers and Adventurers
Recent technology updates have made readily affordable for outdoor adventures a nifty item -
the GPS Watch. It uses 3D Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) technology to triangulate your position and elevation to
within 20 ft accuracy.
- Darwin Falls - 1.5 mile trail across Darwin Plateau with deep chasms cut across the volcanic rock face and spring fed creeks. Popular in spring for abundance of desert wildlife and migratory birds. (Trailhead look for roadsign on SR-190, five miles west of Panamint Springs, for Darwin Falls.)
- Surprise Canyon - 10 mile trail thru rugged mountain terrain with deep cut canyons to abandon mines. (Trailhead: follow SR-190 to Panamint Valley Rd, to Trona Wildrose Road to Indian Ranch Road)
MainTour's Resort Search Engine:
Ridgecrest / |
|---|
Death Valley National Park
3.3 million acre preserve of the most inhospitable and also
scenic terrain in the continental United States. Many historical
landmarks and several species of plant and fish unique only to the
parkland.
Maturango Museum
Las Flores Ave and China Lake Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA; (760) 375-6900;
Open Daily: 10AM-5PM (Exc: Major Holidays); Admission: $2;
Exhibits protraying life in the Upper Mojave Desert, including ancient American Native petroglyphs, art gallery,
and children's exhibits.
Death Valley Tourist Center -
Trona Pinnacles National Natural Landmark
Located at Searles Lake, east of SR-178, near Trona; (760) 384-5400; Free Admission;
BLM Website;
Maze of rock monoliths jutting out of a dry-lake bed, was used as a backdrop for the popular movie: Star Trek: The Final Frontier.
The pinnacles are the nation's best example of tufa formations, gnarled columns of calcium carbonate which were formed
by upwelling underwater springs some 50,000 years when most of the area was covered by a lake.
Popular Hiking Trails:
All directions are approximate, and we strongly advise you check with the nearest ranger station regarding
climate conditions, backcountry permits, trail maps and directions.
Goldstone JPL Facility - Ft Irwin CA
Deepspace Radio Network
Goldstone Deep Space Communications Complex is located about 35 miles north of Barstow on the Ft. Irwin Military Base. Our tour begins at the Goldstone museum where three large areas are dedicated to current missions,
past missions, and Deep Space Network history - plus there is a hands-on room for children. The guided tour then travels around the 53-square-mile complex to view the large antennas. All tours must be scheduled in advance.
China Lake Naval Weapons Testing Center
1723 sq mi weapons development facility and testing range
where nearly every weapon in the US arsenal has undergone testing.
There are two major geothermal power plants and numerous petroglyphs located in the
Coso Mountains on the north end of the reservation.
Navy Website.
Ridgecrest Cinemas
1631 North Triangle Drive, Ridgecrest, CA 93555; (760) 446-7771;
|
So Calif Ticket Central
MainTour's Premier Sports and Concert Ticket Exchange Local Pro and NCAA Sporting Events
Upcoming Concert Series
Major Championships and Tournaments
Hard to Get Sold Out Events
Several Approved Tickets Outlets
Pro Sports League Schedules
Broadway & Vegas Shows
24/7 Online Ticket Services
|
More Ridgecrest Special Events
Desert Festival Adventure
- Watch for the next local holiday parade, festival, carnival, fair, exposition, tournament or party.
|
So Calif Sports Central
MainTour's Premier Sports Ticket Exchange 24/7 Online Ticket Services
Championship Matches
Tickets & Schedule
Youth Sports Vacation Camps
California Sports Hall of Fame
|
More Ridgecrest Sports
Golf, tennis, soccer, aquatics, gymnastics and more.
Desert Sport Adventure
- Tickets and league schedule info for regional professional and amateur sports including football, baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer, racing and more.
Desert Golf Adventure
- Ridgecrest Golf Course and Tournament information.
Desert Recreation Adventure
- Ridgecrest outdoor recreational activities including biking, boating, fishing, camping and hiking trails.
San Diego Sheraton - Online Directory
MainTour Online Rates Special!
Follow this link to see a listing of all major Sheraton Hotel Resorts in the
greater San Diego region complete with online room search, special discount rates
and online reservation booking service.
Ridgecrest Youth Sports
Local sports programs including youth and adult leagues in soccer, baseball little league and travel teams,
pop warner football and cheer, volleyball, basketball, golf, hockey and much more.
Ridgecrest Youth Groups
Young people can discover their talents and have fun through participation in local
performing arts, sports, dance and ballet groups. Learn more about self-improvement opportunities
with local boys and girls clubs, YMCA facilities, boy scout troops and more.
Ridgecrest Schools
There are lots of business and employment opportunities available in this region at the many area hotels, schools, industrial enterprises, and tourism theme parks.
MainTour Vacation Cruise Central
Planning your next getaway? Whether you are looking for a last-minute three-day cruise to the
Bahamas or a 21-day cruise through the Orient several months from now, we can help with savings of up to 70%!
Ridgecrest City Services
LDS Ridgecrest California Stake
LDS Church includes the communities of Ridgecrest, China Lake, Lone Pine and Bishop.
