Cameron’s travelogue

Approaching Mojave National Preserve

Approaching Mojave National Preserve

The approach into the park includes this very cool little piece of old Route 66.

Accidentally Perfect

Story written 12 November 2007

I had just pulled the motorcycle off "the slab" for a moment to investigate an intriguing side road....

Desert Flower

Desert Flower

Even though I gave the Mickey Mouse Plant a silly name it still made beautiful flowers during the day.

Fred and his "Mule"

Fred and his "Mule"

If you go to Nipton look for "Fred" he'll be around, and he will be more than happy to take you an an historic tour.

The Mickey Mouse Plant

The Mickey Mouse Plant

I could not help but think of this cactus as the Mickey Mouse plant.

Inside the Nipton Hotel

Inside the Nipton Hotel

Because it has been designated an National Historic Site, the Nipton Hotel has been restored to as it was in its heyday.

Desert Train

Desert Train

Nipton is still a working train-switching post. Most of the desert trains that come through have 16 engines-eight in the front and eight in the back. Often when they stop to switch at Nipton the crew will dismount the train and come into the little store for some refreshments.

The Historic Nipton Hotel

The Historic Nipton Hotel

Recently renewed to its original historic condition, the Nipton Hotel was once a favorite haunt of silent film stars.

Nipton Hotel at Night

Nipton Hotel at Night

The newly restored Nipton hotel on the California/Nevada border on a clear summer night.

Cameron Weckerley

Cameron Weckerley has been a member since 11 November 2007 and goes by bmweerman.

Currently in Bakersfield, Ca.

I have recently resigned from public school teaching in Central California and in the next few months will be putting affairs in order and then hitting the road for New Mexico.

You can also find Cameron at www.roadshowmagazine.com.

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