Unique Desert Ambience
How many unincorporated communities do you know exist? As for most people which live in Ohio (as well as populated areas in general), the answer to the previous question is most likely no. However, if ever passing through San Bernardino county on the way into Nevada, stay a night in Nipton, California.
Founded in 1905, Nipton was a social hub for both the cattle ranchers of the local area as well as miners looking to find gold nearby. In modern times, the small town has seemingly become a thing of a tourist attraction, with an entrepreneur purchasing Nipton in 2018 with plans of converting the property to the first attraction in "cannabis tourism".
However, Nipton has more to offer than just cannabis and cannabis accessories. Located in the Mojave Desert's Ivanpah Valley, Nipton boasts beautiful sunsets, picturesque mountains and due to the lack of light pollution, on clear nights views of the Milky Way are abundantly clear. These aspects have earned the small populated town the nickname Magical Nipton. In fact, Nipton is near the Joshua Tree Forest, Lake Mojave as well as many ghost towns scattered about the desert.
Nipton's attractions also including their trading post, which has been in operation since the early 1900s and their outdoor art gallery. One of the largest outdoor art galleries in the world, The Nipton Outdoor Art Gallery boasts permanent and touring installations which span over 80 acres. Visitors from all over the world travel to visit Nipton's gallery which displays art from prominent and local artists alike.
Nipton, California seems to be a place like no other and the experiences they give the guests which travel there must be incredibly unique.
Founded in 1905, Nipton was a social hub for both the cattle ranchers of the local area as well as miners looking to find gold nearby. In modern times, the small town has seemingly become a thing of a tourist attraction, with an entrepreneur purchasing Nipton in 2018 with plans of converting the property to the first attraction in "cannabis tourism".
However, Nipton has more to offer than just cannabis and cannabis accessories. Located in the Mojave Desert's Ivanpah Valley, Nipton boasts beautiful sunsets, picturesque mountains and due to the lack of light pollution, on clear nights views of the Milky Way are abundantly clear. These aspects have earned the small populated town the nickname Magical Nipton. In fact, Nipton is near the Joshua Tree Forest, Lake Mojave as well as many ghost towns scattered about the desert.
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| Magical Nipton by Renee Schivo |
Nipton's attractions also including their trading post, which has been in operation since the early 1900s and their outdoor art gallery. One of the largest outdoor art galleries in the world, The Nipton Outdoor Art Gallery boasts permanent and touring installations which span over 80 acres. Visitors from all over the world travel to visit Nipton's gallery which displays art from prominent and local artists alike.
Nipton, California seems to be a place like no other and the experiences they give the guests which travel there must be incredibly unique.
To be completely honest this looks and sounds like something from a movie, it is awesome that something like this truly exists! I would definitely visit.
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