The
Two RV Gypsies: Full-Time RVers
drove from Arizona to California
and enjoyed enjoyed scenery, water towers, turbines,
unique cars, Eddy the Mammoth, and more
September 23, 2022
 
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Below: A wind turbine is a
device that converts the kinetic energy of wind into electrical energy.
Hundreds of thousands of large turbines, in installations known as wind
farms, now generate over 650 gigawatts of power, with 60 GW added each
year. Wind turbines are an increasingly important source of intermittent
renewable energy, and are used to lower energy costs and reduce reliance
on fossil fuels. One study claimed that, as of 2009, wind had the "lowest
relative greenhouse gas emissions, the least water consumption demands
and the most favorable social impacts" compared to photovoltaic,
hydro, geothermal, coal and gas energy sources
Smaller wind turbines are used for applications such as battery charging
for auxiliary power for boats or caravans, and to power traffic warning
signs. Larger turbines can contribute to a domestic power supply while
selling unused power back to the utility supplier via the electrical
grid.
Wind turbines are manufactured in a wide range of sizes, with either
horizontal or vertical axes. |
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Below: Nasty, Heavy traffic
on a typical California highway |
Below: A very dry river bed in California |
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Below: Two very old wooden
water towers. |
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Below: The two RV Gypsies drove past a very interesting water tank,
but they did not have the time to try and get closer to it. |
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Below: Hesperia and Menifee
water tanks |
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Below: The two RV Gypsies caught a glimpse of the bit 64 at Liberty Sculpture
Park, which is part of a set of large sculptures on the side of the
road right before Eddie World. (Karen quickly snapped a photo as they
drove by on the highway.) These sculptures were created to “celebrate
freedom and memorialize the victims of communism.” They specifically
deal with events like the Tienanmen Square Massacre, and it is pretty
sobering to see. If you want to visit the sculpture park, you can drive
through and see the dozen or so sculptures right off the 15 Freeway.
If they ever pass this way again, they will stop. It is about 10-15
minutes after passing Barstow, where Karen spotted the big 64. Directions;
Get off the freeway on Calico Road and head south. Turn right on Yermo
Road, and you will see the entrance on your right. It is a little hard
to see, so be watching for it. After arriving home, Karen researched
it and learned more about it. If
you use this link, be sure to return to this page. It always sucks
to find out about these roadside attractions after the fact. |
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Not far from The Liberty Sculpture Park shown above, Karen Duquette
also managed to photograph a large sundae at Eddie World in Yermo, California,
which claims to be California's largest gas station. But it features
3 fast-casual restaurants, serving sandwiches, salads, sushi, chicken
tenders, burgers, fries, and pizzas custom crafted and ready in 90 seconds.
Plus homemade ice cream, a Coffee shop, popcorn, Jerky, and the cleanest
restrooms on I-15. They also offer a large selection of candy, nuts,
chocolates, dried fruit, and sugar-free candy. If the two RV Gypsies
knew this was here before they drove by it, they would have stopped. |
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Below: Driving in traffic along Highway 60, east of Los Angeles, and passing
through Jurupa Valley, Karen Duquette photographed a mammoth hanging
out on a hillside. His name is Eddy the Mammoth. He is 2-1/2 tons, about
25 to 30 feet tall, 40 feet long, and is made of rusted iron metal.
He was put here in 2003 as a billboard for The Jurupa Mountains Discovery
Center in Jurupa Valley, California. The
two RV Gypsies also photographed him in 2012, the photos are a bit different. |
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Below: Airplane decor on a bridge approaching the Moreno Valley exit. |
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Below: The two RV Gypsies had a flat tire and a bunch of cars passed
them by, but finally a nice young man stopped to help. Lee tried to
give him a tip as a thank you, but he refused to accept it. His help
was quite appreciated, much more than he will ever know. |
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