local points of interest

 The ranch began over 100 years ago.  It has been through many transitions over the years. It began as a working alfalfa farm.  The barn is now a remodeled to be a recreation space with a full kitchen.  The ranch has hosted many weddings, retreats, campouts, services, and banquets through the years. 

 Home - Sundowner Ranch - Lucerne Valley, CA (thesundownerranch.com) 

 We come from a long line of farmers who began farming in America in the 1600’s.  They came from a long line of farmers before they immigrated so I think it’s fair to say that farming is in our blood. 

 Flip Flop Ranch - California Airbnb on a farm 

 Situated in the Mojave Desert about 30 miles north-east of Lucerne Valley lies a historic wash where Indians once came to leave us reminders of the past.  

 Rodman Mountains Petroglyphs, a digital photo tour. (lucernevalley.net) 

 Wolf Mountain Sanctuary is a non-profit Organization to save and protect the wolf in the wild and in captivity. Tonya "Littlewolf" Carloni, half Apache, is the founder of the Sanctuary and the Wolf Moon Powwow. 

 Wolf Mountain Sanctuary - California Interactive Wolf Educational Tours 

  A short drive east from Lucerne Valley, California exists what is believed to be one of the oldest living plants on earth.  

 Creosote Rings Preserve, Lucerne Valley / Johnson Valley 

  The last Indian fight in Southern California took place here, in January of 1867. Indians left their camp east of Chimney Rock to go into the San Bernardino Mountains where they looted and burned several cabins and a sawmill. In retaliation a posse surprised the Indians at their camp, killing and wounding many, thus ending hostilities. 

Read more about Chimney Rock Here

This prehistoric slide is one of the largest known in North America and can be found on the north slope of the San Bernardino Mountains, California (it is located at 34.393, -116.773 in the Lucerne Valley).

Read More about the Blackhawk Slide Here

The former PBR #6 occupies one square mile on the dry bed of Lake Lucerne, about 20 miles east of Victorville and about 4 miles north of Lucerne Valley. Although close to a paved road, State Route 247, the only access is via dirt trails and a four-wheel drive is recommended.

North of Lucerne Valley, somewhat hidden in the middle of nowhere, is a uniquely shaped 70 foot free-standing formation of granite that rock climbers love to conquer.

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