For nearly 140 miles between Barstow and Needles, there are no signs of human presence except for endless lines of barbed wire fence and the Interstate straight on to the horizon. Plus two rest areas 80 miles apart. No gas. No food. I can't imagine that the east coast has anything like this experience. There are a few named communities on the map, but we saw no buildings.

For nearly 140 miles between Barstow and Needles, there are no signs of human presence except for endless lines of barbed wire fence and the Interstate straight on to the horizon. Plus two rest areas 80 miles apart. No gas. No food. I can't imagine that the east coast has anything like this experience. There are a few named communities on the map, but we saw no buildings.