Fifteen million years ago, your campsite at Orange Grove RV Park, all of downtown Bakersfield, and even the Buena Vista Museum itself were covered by water. That’s right, millions of years ago, our city’s modern-day location was covered by an ocean and home to the giant megalodon – the largest shark to ever exist. The … Continued
Not quite a real ghost town, but more than a movie set or museum, Silver City is made up of 20 original structures, transported from the mining camps of Keyesville, Whiskey Flat, old Isabella, Claraville, Hot Springs, Miracle, Southfork and other Kern Valley frontier settlements. Silver City is listed in National Directory of Haunted … Continued
biking in bakersfield Biking in Bakersfield can be a 30 mile smooth ride on the Kern River Parkway Trail. Paved with asphalt for its entire length, the bike trail follows the banks of the Kern River under tall trees. Much of the land that surrounds the trail is protected from encroaching development by the City … Continued
What Kind of Bakersfield Antiques Are in There? Now that you are here at Orange Grove RV Park, you are probably feeling pretty tropical with all the orange trees swaying in the breeze. The Central Park Antique Mall will really give you a tropical beachy vibe in their Tiki Room. Check out pineapple-shaped salad … Continued
Why cook tonight? The crystal palace will do it for you! Everybody like steaks, ribs, salmon, and salads. Some of the Crystal Place menu items are named for big country stars… Brad Paisley’s Fish & Chips Dwight Yoakum’s Baby Back Ribs The Don Rich Special – An exceptional premium top sirloin steak that is … Continued
Walk Away a Winner Okay, that’s drive away a winner! You’ll find Golden West Casino at 1001 S Union Avenue. Hop in your car and take CA 58 West to Bakersfield’s place to play. Open every day from noon to 4:00am (Friday and Saturday until 6:00am), the casino offers 21st Century Blackjack, Three Card Poker, … Continued
Exciting Works of Art in Bakersfield You will find imagination and color everywhere you look. Here are some of the high points of your self-guided ArtWalk in downtown Bakersfield… Painted Utility Boxes – Over 30 utility boxes in downtown Bakersfield have been transformed into public art by local artists. Sculptures – Several sculptures can be … Continued
Historic Fox Theater December is a great time to visit the Historic Fox Theater. Christmas of 1930 was the day it threw open its doors with a sci-fi flick entitled ‘Just Imagine.’ You can just imagine the ornate interior and excellent acoustics of the Fox in that era. Originally built as a movie house, this … Continued
Here’s Good News About Comedy Night How much is Comedy Night gonna cost you? Nothing – admission is FREE if you are 18 or older. Step right up and have a couple of cold ones from Temblor’s Tap list… Kern Country Premium Lager El Cerrito Mexican Style Lager Under a Blood Orange Sky Wheat Beer … Continued
Beautiful Pyramid Lake, located along Interstate 5 in the Angeles and Los Padres National Forests, is a reservoir formed by Pyramid Dam on Piru Creek, near Castaic, California. And it’s only about an hour away from Orange Grove RV Park, so load the family in the car and head out for a day of swimming, … Continued
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