Informative and Delightful, February 21, 2006
 

An interesting, informative, and practical guide to the Antelope Valley and High Desert Area of California! Provides a delightul mix of historical and contemporary information. Highly Recommended!
--Steve Michiels
(Antelope Valley native)


 

Fantabulous!, February 17, 2006
 

This is a travel guide with an attitude. And Bonnie Stone's attitude is, "How unique is this?" I've lived in the Antelope Valley eight years, and Bonnie has unearthed destinations and facts that I've never heard of. We have out-of-town guests coming from New Jersey, and I bought a copy for them, too. Who can resist a guidebook that lists "the world's only drive-through earthquake fault"? (Yup,it's the San Andreas.) This book's a keeper!

 

San Andreas Ain't No Fault Of Mine, February 13, 2006
 

Years ago while in high school I would bus to Lancaster to play basket ball and run track and always thought, "Who would ever want to live in this burning desert with its torrid heat, high winds and blowing dust." I now live in the Antelope Valley and am enjoying it immensely because of Bonnie Stone's new book about the Antelope Valley. If you enjoy history, like finding new nearby places to visit or just learning everything about the area around Lancaster, Palmdale and Mojave this is the only book you'll ever need.
The other day I looked for interesting places to take my 8 year old grandson and settled on The "Milestones of Flight Air Museum" listed in the book. It was a great trip. I am looking forward to visiting many other interesting places mentioned in her book. It would make a very nice gift for anyone living in southern California.

 

Great Ideas for Bored Kids, February 13, 2006
 

As a mom of five children, I'm always on the lookout for things to do in our area. I came across this book and feel that I found a treasure trove of information. We've already seen the Vasquez rocks and an Air Museum based on her recommendation and the kids are really loving it. This is a good book for family fun.

 

Humorous guide to Antelope Valley , February 12, 2006
 

For the many people new to the Antelope Valley of California, this book should be a "MUST HAVE". It is a humorous, accurate guide to the many unusual things to see and do within a short drive from home and available at low cost or free. You think there is nothing to do in the desert north of Los Angeles? Yes, there is, and Stone shows you how to find those things. People who have lived here for years will also find much information they may not have known. This book will be especially useful for families.
 

Even if you never visit the Antelope Valley . . . , February 9, 2006
 

You've got to read this book. Some history/travel guilds are a little dull, but not this one. Even if you never visit the Antelope Valley this book will give readers a look at some of the interesting and fun places that exist in California.

Do you know where the world's largest energy producer is located and what the energy source consists of?

Would you like to know where you could drive through an earthquake fault or see the world's rarest cats?

Are you interested in visiting the largest concentration of petroglyphs in the Western Hemisphere, or seeing the world's largest open-pit mine? How about seeing miles and acres of hillsides covered with gold - golden poppies that is?

If you visit the Antelope Valley area this book is a gold mine of information and history. If you don't visit this area (and I've bought and sent books to relatives who don't live in southern California just because the book is so fascinating), you'll learn all kinds of fun and interesting facts about the California desert and more.

The author, Bonnie D. Stone is an award-winning journalist and the writing in this book is evidence of that. You can't miss with this book; it is well worth the cover price.


 

Loads of fun, February 7, 2006
 

San Andreas Ain't No Fault of Mine, as the title suggests, is as fun to read as it is interesting and informative. My family has lived in the Antelope Valley for 30 years and even they didn't know about all the fun-filled facts found in the book. I recommend this title to anyone who lives in the AV, is considering moving to the AV, or anyone who's just plain curious.

 

Good local guide book, February 7, 2006
 

My review is for the 1st edition - 2nd edition is pending (hence the 4 stars instead of 5!) This is a cute book and reveals that there are a lot of interesting places and things in what many, erroneously, consider a "dry" area in culture as well climate. I wish more places had a book like this - the better to get to know an area!