I visited as a total tourist. It's a nice stop for a bathroom break. I walked in there, looked…read morearound and it literally looked like they didn't change much and I could see a scene from an old film being filmed here easily. It's almost eerie, like I could see and get the vibe from what events were held there. It's got to be haunted. Nothing spectacular but it's historically cool to visit and there's not much to do/see out in these parts.

This is a wonderful stop on a road trip to take a break and look around. Limited displays but great…read morehistorical information. It was fun to look at the spaces where the restaurant was and imagine what it was like when it was open. The location is still an Amtrak station. There is a NASA exhibit upstairs which describes a satellite location in the desert. Free admission.

Like I said in my tip, don't come in with any expectations…read more I'm one of those people who truly believe that your mindset will determine your experience. Yes, the base is extremely isolated, if you don't already know that then now you know. You either deal with what you have on post or you drive down the Fort Irwin Road speedway to get to where you need to go. We always opt for the latter. The schools on base are great! I can tell how much my children's teachers love teaching, especially if they're willing to make the drive out here. I've felt welcomed in their classrooms and on their campuses. The middle school sports program at Fort Irwin Middle school has been surprisingly competitive. My 6th grade daughter has played for both their volleyball and basketball team and we've loved making the drive out to watch them play at away games. The housing isn't the best we've lived in, but we've lucked out again with being placed in newer housing with less issues. I recommend for anyone PCSing over to make sure you video tape and photograph any discrepancies with your home and submit that with your list to housing. Also, invest in a ring doorbell. I haven't really had any issues with our food establishments, but then again we do more cooking at home and my kids are easy to please with the selection here. If I had to choose to eat out I'd go to Smoothie n Things and the bowling alley before anywhere else. Getting visitors on base is easy if you follow procedures. You can send in the visitor pass request early and your guests can do all the waiting at the gate without needing you to drive up to accompany them on. From what I understand they cannot clear backgrounds until they arrive, so they should expect a wait for their clearance. Want to not be a "lack for better and appropriate word" at the gate? Then dim your lights, roll down all driver's side windows, have your identification ready and be prepared to open your trunk if requested when entering the gate. Don't fight security procedures. Don't play Pokémon go? Well now's the time to start. You're either a gym rat or a Pokémon go geek. Join the darkside!

Wow ! Talk about the greatest time of my life. One month of excellent training. I was here in…read morebeautiful 114 degree weather and had delicious food in a bag . My favorite is the chicken chunks ! Yummmmm. I sun bathed so much and slept in rain it was an amazing experience. Join the army and come to this wonderful place. If you want a camping experience with no showers for a month , this is the place to be.

I've been collecting library cards due to all the access to free stuff digitally. Every time I get…read morea new card from somewhere I learn about a different app that that branch has access too. Today I went in on my lunch to visit the Barstow library and get a card. I had no idea this was a county library which was an extra bonus and it's my first time getting any county library card. For some reason I thought you could only get a county library card if you live in that county, but it doesn't matter! The ladies that helped me were so nice and the process was easy. They took me to one of the computers to read and agree to the contract and I filled out all of my own information and was given a reference number to write down,, brought it to the front desk and that was it. I chose the Disney themed card with Puff the Magic Dragon and was told of their upcoming event on Saturday where you'll be entered to win a Lego model of Tweety Bird! Definitely stop by for the card. It's also a great space to get work done if you have a laptop. Most times I'm on the go and have to stop at a coffee shop and pray they have an open seat with an outlet but here there's plenty!

The staff is generally friendybut bizarrely it is the loudest library I have ever been to in my…read morelife. Sunday reading and prancing around with the kids is bad enough (couldn't hear myself think and I had to leave), returned today and the staff was talking amongst themselves at full volume including laughing. Like good for you but this is a library. Were the staff raised by wolves? ALS the security guard in her phone not doing anything. A guy by the stacks having a full phone conversation. WTAF? If there was any other choice I would never go back. I really hope the library can shake some sense into this branch.

I almost never write negative reviews but after my recent visit to the City of Barstow Waste Water…read moreReclamation, I felt immediately compelled to share my experience. To begin, there are a few simple things that I expect from a waste water reclamation plant: 1.) Patient, courteous service 2.) A palpable passion for waste water exhibited by all active staff 3.) Free samples To say that the service was neither patient nor courteous is an understatement. No "hello, sir" or "how's it going, chief" or "wuddup dawg." Nothing. Just a lot of "why are you here?" and "what do you want?" Well, JERKS, what I *wanted* was to drop off my waste water without getting the high hat! But I guess that's too much to ask. It's Christmas time so naturally I have a lot of waste water laying around (argh, the holidays!!!) So I brought in 17 gallons of waste water to be reclaimed. These CHARLATANS looked at me and my waste like I was a NUISANCE rather than a conscientious citizen. Like I explained to Maria (total bitch), it's not my fault that one of my containers leaked on her desk calendar. If you don't like getting waste water on your desk calendar, then DON'T HAVE A DESK CALENDAR, DUMMY. The whole time I was there, I got the impression that I was being looked down upon. I have no idea why. I consider grooming to be very important (I once showered four times in one morning!!) so I know it wasn't about that. I was wearing my Barstow High School zip-up fleece jacket (go Aztecs!!), my Gary Unmarried t-shirt (big fan), and a pair of velour cutoff shorts that I have been told make me look very "continental." Why they expected me to dress in formal wear just to drop off my waste water is beyond me. This isn't Manhattan, guys, get out of your ivory towers!! Also, parking here was a total nightmare (no lines to designate parking spaces, what is this, communist Africa?) and I could have done without the locked gate. It was not a difficult climb, but still, an inconvenience. In the end, these bozos took my waste water. Did they say "thank you?" No. You know who else didn't ever say thank you? The Manson family. I'm not saying there's a connection but I'm just saying that I don't think the Manson family is a very good role model for customer service. The only upside was that while I was there I saw an actor I recognized from TV. He's the one with down syndrome that I think is on that show about state parks.

What a disappointment! The brochure said there would be a pool, and THERE WAS NO POOL!!!! Also, a…read morecouple Baby Ruths floating in some MTN Dew is not a snack counter- please don't make the same mistake I did. No amount of water-drinking will eliminate the flavors. This is NOT the family-friendly theme park the website suggests it is. My kids now have all sorts of questions, like: "Is that a dead rat?", "Why did Nana have to die?", and "Is there a God?". If I could rate this negative stars I would.

This was such a beautiful experience. The artwork is detailed and powerful. Every piece has it's…read morepersonal movement. It was very nice to learn and read and really get an understanding of what life is like around the world. The cool thing is that the artwork is spaced out enough so that you can drive through it and avoid the heat. I highly suggest making a pit stop here if you're interested in art, history and current events.

Just near Eddy's world and just drivable area. No personnel or security so come at your own risk…read more No service is there but it's great to see interesting landmark.

Jill is absolutely the best sales associate/window clerk I have ever encountered at this Post…read moreOffice. She is exceptionally knowledgeable in all facets of delivery methods, ensuring the customer receives the best service for their money. Jill is always polite, courteous, and attuned to her customers' needs. My articles arrived at their destination exactly as she promised in a timely manner. She accomplishes this while keeping the line moving in an orderly and expeditious manner. Jill should be commended for a job well done, exceeding all my expectations.

The customer service at the Barstow and Fort Irwin post offices is always really bad. I'll drive to…read moreYermo or Victorville rather than deal with those awful jerks.

My first time here this past weekend!…read more Without traffic the drive was about 2 hours. 1 hour to get to 330 and 1 hour up the mountain. Cute little mountain town! They have everything you need there. Supermarkets close by, a CVS. Went for my friends' bachelor/bachelorette party combined. We got a nice cabin close to town and rented a boat on Saturday. The weather was great and there were a lot of trees! I haven't been here in the snow but I can imagine it's beauty. Reminds me of Disneyland's Matterhorn mixed with California Adventure's Grizzly Peak. The drive up the mountain was beautiful. It is windy though so be cautious if you get carsick. Arrowbear had awesome rocks to look at. At night you can see the beautiful stars amongst the family of tall trees. One road into town and one road out. When I left to come home it was the butt crack of dawn but I drove through the cute little village just to see the storefronts. It reminded me of being transported into a little village in time. Like Fantasyland in Disneyland. Why does everything remind me of Disneyland? Would have been nice if I could have seen a real live bear! But no such furry beast was roaming around town. I stopped and took pictures wherever I could on my drive back home but of course, no pictures do the real thing justice.

Too many people. There is always some event happening...every weekend. No peace and quiet. Horrible…read moredriving conditions especially when there is a bicycle event. It is NOT safe for anyone driving or biking. Greed over safety. All the inconvenience of a major city plus all the inconvenience of a small town.

Whats not to like about NASA? When people think about NASA its always space but we all tend to…read moreforget that "A" stands for Aeronautics and alot of their groundbreaking research and development never leaves the atmosphere. The Armstrong Flight research Center (formerly known as the Dryden Flight Research Center) is located at Edwards Air Force Base. They do have an annex located at Plant 42 in Palmdale, but this is the main center From here they conduct a variety of research. Past projects are a who's who of aviation legends from the Bell X-1, F-104N, The F-15 ACTIV, F-8, SR-71, HL-10, HiMat, X-29 etc etc etc. and they are all on display. They are currently working on a variety of X planes that take advantage of the massive runway and facilities there. It is difficult to get a tour and even stop to look at the static displays unless you have business at AFRC.

Um. It's NASA, they literally get all of the stars…read more Came for #NASASocial event for the #StateOfNASA and it did not disappoint. We got the grand tour of the air flight research hangar, inside scoops on their latest discoveries and what's prioritized for "next up."

Phelan is the best of the high desert. Plenty of privacy. Plenty of room…read more Beautiful area. Great schools. Soooo much better than living down the hill. Great place to raise your kids.

Nice little town to stop and grab a snack or get gas on the way to Las Vegas…read more Located near the beautiful mountain resort for skiing called Wrightwood The are in the process of widening the road into Phelan.

Small building and safety office in la puente and great if you're looking to go in and get your…read morepermits and get out. I was in and out with in 10 minutes. No lines and the staff is great.