Things to Do in Ridgecrest, CA - a tour of things to do in the area! Obviously not everything can be mentioned! Have another idea? Leave a comment! :) Thanks for watching Brian
I was a Navy contractor working in San Diego, when I had to go to China Lake to meet with people at the base up there. This was in the '70s or thereabouts. I remember thinking, "How could they get anybody to work out here? They've got to have very little choice in the matter." What I found when I got there was that the people out there were some of the brightest people I ever worked with. They were what I called "desert rats". They loved it out there in the desert. And they got around. They would often go out into the mountains as well as the desert. So they were very much into the outdoors. A funny thing happened during my visit there. At that time, a McDonalds was opened up in Ridgecrest. And the population treated it like it was an incredible event. They had a parade with a welcoming and celebration ceremony. The whole town turned out for it.
Hi Brian! I'm the student worker that you interviewed at 9:53, and I can confirm that the library is open to community members as well as students! Students and community members alike are welcome to use the computers and printers in the library free of charge. Students can check out up to 10 books at a time, while community members can check out 1 book at a time.
Awesome! Stationed there from June ‘76 - October ‘78. Got married there to a local gal at the ripe old age of 19 and she 18 and had 3 kids but I decided after 31 years that we had drifted apart. I lived on Atkins St before we got married and then on base on Entwistle after married. We visited there in 1999 and was surprised at the growth then, now it looks to be twice the size. I’m retired so maybe I need to take a drive and visit soon. Thanks for sharing your video!
Yes, as long as you set up in the next county and point your speakers to the east. Honestly as a former Eugeneian I can tell you that Ridgecrest is complete hell hole, there are however a few local freaks. And if you hear house or psytrance, it is probably coming from my house.
I have lived here in Ridgecrest since 1996 after living an hour away in the town of Mojave for 31 years. I laugh when I hear young folks say “There is nothing to do in Ridgecrest”. Oh really? Try growing up in Mojave with a population of 3,000 people. Especially in a time before smart phones and computers.
I was a Navy contractor working in San Diego, when I had to go to China Lake to meet with people at the base up there. This was in the '70s or thereabouts. I remember thinking, "How could they get anybody to work out here? They've got to have very little choice in the matter." What I found when I got there was that the people out there were some of the brightest people I ever worked with. They were what I called "desert rats". They loved it out there in the desert. And they got around. They would often go out into the mountains as well as the desert. So they were very much into the outdoors. A funny thing happened during my visit there. At that time, a McDonalds was opened up in Ridgecrest. And the population treated it like it was an incredible event. They had a parade with a welcoming and celebration ceremony. The whole town turned out for it.
Hi Brian! I'm the student worker that you interviewed at 9:53, and I can confirm that the library is open to community members as well as students! Students and community members alike are welcome to use the computers and printers in the library free of charge. Students can check out up to 10 books at a time, while community members can check out 1 book at a time.
I didn’t know we had all of this ! 👍👍👍
Thank you. Very informative and well filmed
Great video Brian !!👍
Awesome! Stationed there from June ‘76 - October ‘78. Got married there to a local gal at the ripe old age of 19 and she 18 and had 3 kids but I decided after 31 years that we had drifted apart. I lived on Atkins St before we got married and then on base on Entwistle after married. We visited there in 1999 and was surprised at the growth then, now it looks to be twice the size. I’m retired so maybe I need to take a drive and visit soon. Thanks for sharing your video!
💕💕👍 So Cool! 🥰🥰🥰🥰
I loved living there. Hope to maybe move back. Great video, but the background music gets a little loud. ;)
We Live in Oregon but need to move. My big question is can I play my music real loud as I'm a independent EDM music producer/DJ.
Yes, as long as you set up in the next county and point your speakers to the east.
Honestly as a former Eugeneian I can tell you that Ridgecrest is complete hell hole, there are however a few local freaks.
And if you hear house or psytrance, it is probably coming from my house.
Best kept SECRET.
I live in rc great towne, lots of land for offroad❤
No creek or small waterfall to visit ?
We have Lake Isabella an hour away! We are a desert town so no bodies of water here. (That i am aware of, anyway)
I have lived here in Ridgecrest since 1996 after living an hour away in the town of Mojave for 31 years.
I laugh when I hear young folks say “There is nothing to do in Ridgecrest”. Oh really? Try growing up in Mojave with a population of 3,000 people. Especially in a time before smart phones and computers.
Really weird to watch videos about this place when I live here
Same
😂 nothing