Directions from Bakersfield, California to Ridgecrest, California
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Jackass Peak
National And State Parks – Kernville, California
This short, partly cross-country hike leads through cool forests to an exhilarating scramble (class 2) up the granodiorite crag of Jackass Peak, where far-ranging vistas of the wild Kern Plateau unfold. ... More on Trails
Jawbone to Lake Isabella
Parks – Lake Isabella, California
This is the sissy way to go from jawbone to isabella. You should look in to More on Trails
Hooker Meadow
Things To Do – Kernville, California
This short hike surveys typically peaceful landscapes of the Kern Plateau. The trail leads through pine and fir forests to the long green spread of Hooker ... More on Trails
Lake Isabella / Kern River KOA
Campgrounds – Weldon, California
Outdoor enthusiasts will love this KOA. Ideally located in the Sierra Mountains, the campground also backs up to the Kern River Preserve. Poised midway between Southern California and Yosemite or Death Valley, this KOA offers easy ... More on ReserveAmerica.com
Trona (Searles) Pinnacles
Landmarks – Trona, California
Weird desert landscape with numerous tufa pinnacles (just like at Mono Lake), some as high as 100'. It's like a poor man's limestone (it's not even rock) with pockets, edges and lots of features, b... More on RockClimbing
Sherman Pass 4x4 Trail
Things To Do – Kernville, California
Despite the fire damage, this trail is still quite scenic as it climbs to almost 10,000 feet at Sherman Peak. New wildflowers grow in abundance in the furtile soil and wildlife is returning to the area. Because underbrush was burned ... More on Trails
Kern River Brewing Company
Breweries – Kernville, California
I highly recommend this restaurant for a great tasting beer and a fantastic dinner. More on insiderpages.com
Prado Regional Park
Parks – California City, California
This playspace is a universally accessible playground with elements of the natural landscape into a playful and cool design. More on KaBoom.org
Paradise Cove Lodge
Restaurants – Lake Isabella, California
Also, there should be at least one trash container along with a portable toilet down by the local beach are... More on TripAdvisor
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They brought us extra pillows really quickly and cleaned our room when we went out. More on Yahoo! Travel
My wife and two young daughters camped with our friend and her young son for three nights in late June and ... More on TripAdvisor
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