The Harrison Exhibit Center was donated to the District by the Harrison Family in 2001. Over the…read moreyears, it has housed a number of displays showcasing the history of the High Desert, as well as collections from the Hesperia Old Town Museum. It also is the former home of the International Banana Museum, which moved out in 2010 and relocated to Mecca.

Idealism died a rapid death at Llano del Rio, one of Southern California's utopian colonies from…read morethe last century. Designed by socialist lawyer and mayoral candidate Job Harriman, in 1914 it advertised for settlers using the following: "Are you tired of the competitive world? Do you want to get into a position where every hour's work will be for yourself and your family? Do you want assurances of employment and provisions for the future? Ask for the booklet entitled Gateway to Freedom. Subscribe to the Western Comrade ... and keep posted on the progress of the colony." It sounded like a good idea at the time, for those with a collectivist bent: communal child care, guaranteed wages and "feminist house design" with the goal of reducing housework. Approximately 150 families joined the commune. But soon the wheels began to fall off and by 1918, the site was abandoned. (It's telling that despite their stated idealistic goal of collectivism, only Caucasian settlers were allowed to join Llano del Rio.) The ruins persist, many of them behind chain link fencing. If you'd like to visit a free historical landmark just off the highway in the Antelope Valley, this is the place for you. Pack a lunch if you'd like to picnic; there's no free lunch here. But there is free parking.

This site holds the ruins of Llano del Rio, a socialist colony started by Job Harriman after a…read morefailed mayoral bid in LA. The commune was established in 1914 and supposedly had 1,000 residents at its height in 1917. By 1918, the site was abandoned. There is a lot more detailed history that can be found online, if you're interested. GETTING HERE: I had no problem finding the site using Waze. I just plugged in "Llano del Rio Collective." It's listed on Google Maps as well. It's located on the side of the Pearblossom Highway (State Highway 138) at P.M. 64.1. When you reach it, you can pull off the highway and leave your car along a dirt road (parallel to 138). There's not much left. A few structural remnants stand in a desolate stretch of land. You'll find a lot of rusted aluminum cans and trash on the ground. Walk around since all the building ruins are scattered. Sites like this are one of the reasons I love California. There is so much idiosyncratic history here, within the stories of people seeking utopia and some sort if idealistic bliss, in a place that often spit in their faces. CA is beautiful indeed but often illusory and certainly far from egalitarian. Yet it consistently attracts peculiar people seeking to sell their unique brand. Sometimes they succeed and many other times, they crash and burn. I took off a star because this area has been allowed to deteriorate. It has been designated as a historic landmark (#933) yet little care has been allotted. There is a fence around one of the structures but it's clear how much has been looted / lost to the elements. I know it's in the middle of nowhere so it's tough to maintain but perhaps there was more to be done to keep it intact. Maybe some more informational placards and surveillance signs? Some sort of renovation to help preserve it? It's such an interesting piece of CA history and it'll be an unfortunate loss when it disappears completely.

5 stars! Adorable and funky museum that was very entertaining. The real weight of my review…read morehowever, is with the bathroom. Such a nice, clean, welcoming, and warm and inviting space. Never have I felt so content to use a public restroom. My friend and I were very happy with our experience considering we have been on the road (ikykyk). We even got to sit and scroll! There was multiple kinds of fresh smelling soap and a beautiful apple cinnamon air freshener. Amazing and considerate public restroom quality!

Nice stop after eating at Emma Jean's. The museum is free, but donations are appreciated. There are…read moremultiple rooms to walk through, some photo ops set up, a gift shop, and a restroom.

Best place to join the Army in the high desert. All the recruiters that work here are very…read morefriendly. If you are thinking about joining the Army this is the place to come.

I'm always going to recommend this place. It's extremely inviting and the staff is super…read morepersonable. They carry something for everyone in terms of price point and selection. I love getting my hair oils from here as well as attending their classes held throughout the month.

I highly recommend Kindred Spirits!! Shawna helped me pick out a selection of crystals to keep me…read moregrounded and focused for a job interview. She is a fellow cancer and made a lasting impression!

The Mormon rocks are right off the 15 freeway on the 138. Large parking area to get out and…read morestretch, let the pups out, or do some climbing. A beautiful crisp day enjoying the views of this landmark.

No time to hike the complete trail but there's plenty to see from the parking area with a short…read morewalk. Located along the San Andreas fault and exposed thanks to those tectonics, these sandstone blocks are exposed and climbable. The rocks received their name from Mormon settlers, moving to the Los Angeles Basin from Salt Lake City, Utah during the 1850s. There is a large parking lot at the bottom here where CA Highway 138 meets the 15 Freeway. There is no water and there is no shade. There are some great views but be prepared. And of course, always hike with a friend! [Review 17535 overall - 332 in California - 1053 of 2022.]

City of Hesperia is part of the San Bernardino County. In…read morethe High Desert , barren desert atmosphere. Was here briefly to look at some brand new build homes by Lenner . Off the 15 fwy exit Ranchero Rd ( exit 140 ) the drive looked dry with a lot of sand dirt / not much green trees, some section sidewalk not yet developed. In due time more families will move in the area will help improve the city . I did some research on what to do in the city . To my surprise City of Hesperia has a zoo! Yeah who would have thought "Hesperia Zoo", Hesperia golf and country club , and a man made Hesperia Lake park . Camping is allowed, fishing , picknic tables and fire pit . .

City of Hesperia is one of the cities that you'll drive past on your way up on Fwy 15 coming from…read moreFontana to the high desert and even to Las Vegas if that's your final destination. It's one of the younger cities compared to Victorville and Apple Valley. What's here you ask? Well, there is a Target, Wal-Mart, Ross, Marshalls, Stater Brothers, Petco, Kahoots (pet store), In-N-Out, Jack in th Box, McDonald's, Starbucks, and more. As for attractions, to be honest, I haven't ventured out much if at all to explore much of them as most if not all of my adventures are down the hill. Hesperia is still a good city to live and visit if you're curious.

Nice park near my house, has a lot of different areas of activities: basketball courts, tennis…read morecourts, volleyball court, shaded children's playground, 4 baseball diamonds, soccer field that also doubles as football field. There are picnic tables and bbqs throughout the park, a track lines the perimeter and there's also a vending machine library. I really enjoy walking my dog there. With the new builds in the area the park has gotten super busy, but still a great place to visit.

Sunset Ridge Park is easily one of the nicest parks in the High Desert! It's always so clean and…read morewell-maintained, which I really appreciate. They recently added one of those cool library vending machines, and I love that touch--it makes the park feel even more welcoming and community-focused. The playground is great, the baseball fields are well-kept, and it's the perfect place to walk, relax, or hang out with family. It's definitely my favorite park in the area. If I had one suggestion, it would be to add a trash can and hand dryers inside the restroom. Other than that, I just hope people continue to take care of it--it's such a beautiful space and it deserves to stay that way!

George AFB was a former USAF base from 1941 to 1992. When it was closed it was reconstituted as the…read moreSouthern California Logistics Airport. At present the only California Air National Guard's 196th Reconnaissance Squadron maintains a Predator training base there but there are no other units actively stationed here. On a darker note, the site was and remains a Superfund site with 33 active areas still being cleaned of toxins. It also now is the home to some fo the Federal Correctional Complex, Victorville. About the only thing that remains of the base (aside from some fo the old buildings) is the F-4C gate guard that is now technically part of the SCLA.

I had no idea this place was even up here! A lot of buildings are still in place but have been…read moreabandoned since it was decommissioned in 1992. It's kinda creepy cool to drive through here and think what it was like during WWII. It must have been bustling with fighter jets and bombers just ready for action. There are some civilian businesses running their operation out of here and it's still an operational (not public commercial) airport and training facility.