There’s silver in the hills just east of Barstow. Those hills are now home to Calico Ghost Town Regional Park, but when Calico was younger, it was the site of southern California’s richest silver strike. Reporter Eric Knabe has how you can hear more about this historic town Thursday, June 20…
Come hear how Calico gained its fame as a silver mining district, how it came to be known as “Calico,” and how its second boom came with the discovery of borax. Head on over to the Hi-Desert Nature Museum Thursday, June 20, for a fascinating and fun lecture about Calico. Speakers will present topics of special interest for high desert residents. The lectures start at noon. Admission is $5, or free for museum members. The Hi-Desert Nature Museum is located at 57090 Twentynine Palms Highway in Yucca Valley.
