Baker travel guide and discussion

#easytravelpost Great Basin NP is at Baker, NV, 4.5 hrs from Las Vegas on US 6/50. Entry USD 25/vehicle (7-day), no per-person fee. The Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive climbs to 10,000 ft; the Bristlecone Pine Trail is a 2.8 mi loop from the Wheeler Peak campground (8,800 ft), and the Glacier Trail continues to the only cirque glacier in Nevada. I drove in from Las Vegas at 05:30, paid USD 25 at the self-pay station (card envelope), started the bristlecone loop 09:10. The moss lives at the loop's north face: Great Basin bristlecones (some 3,000+ yrs) with Hypnum on the limestone rubble 1 cm thick, 8°C in June, a Clark's nutcracker caching seeds, the limestone cliff behind the pines dripping from snowmelt till July. I walked the loop slow — the oldest tree is unmarked, off the signed grove 200 m west — then pushed 1.5 mi up the Glacier Trail to where the moss stops and the talus begins, ate a USD 7 Ely diner burger I'd wrapped, looked down at Lehman Cave's ridge. Mistake: I drove the Wheeler Peak road in a 2WD sedan in May — snow gate at 8,000 ft closed till late June; July–Sep only for the bristlecone loop. Another: the USD 25 is per-car, not per-head — fill the car. Would you pay USD 25/vehicle for the 09:10 Wheeler Peak bristlecone mossy loop + Glacier Trail climb, or skip the peak road and do the free Lehman Cave tour (USD 12) instead?

#Good Places to Visit in January 2026 January Travel Not sure where to go? I recommend Alien Fresh Jerky, a must-see when you come to Baker! 🛸 The appearance of this shop is super eye-catching, designed like an alien armored tank, the door is filled with all kinds of alien equipment - there are space ships and space shuttles, the scene feels full 🤣 The whole scene is like an alien base, great for photography! The most popular must be its large number of alien-themed beef jerky and spicy sauce - each one is very creative, spicy/smoked/original! There are also other interesting souvenirs and snacks for sale. It's sure to be fun to bring your kids, even adults will play until they can't wait to leave The store is located in Baker, CA. When you look up, you can see the building that looks like a warship. You can also see the stylish blue sports car parked at the door. When the weather is nice, the sun is shining, and there are coconut trees and modern buildings around as a background Passing by the Desert Highway and want to eat, shop and relax your feet and bones, be sure to get out of the car and walk around! Location Information: Alien Fresh Jerky 💡Address: 72242 Baker Blvd, Baker, CA 92309 ⏰Business Hours: 08:00 – 20:00 (Daily Open) When visiting Baker, don't miss the strange little attraction of the Alien Shop! 👽✨

The World’s Tallest Thermometer is a classic roadside landmark that adds a touch of Americana to the long desert drive between Los Angeles and Las Vegas. Standing at 134 feet, it commemorates the record temperature of 134°F in nearby Death Valley, making it both symbolic and eye-catching. While it’s not a full-scale attraction, it’s a fun and nostalgic stop for photos, with a small gift shop and diner nearby. The thermometer has become a quirky icon of Baker and a reminder of the desert’s extreme climate. Worth a quick stop if you’re passing through, especially for travelers who enjoy unusual roadside sights.

There is not only the world's largest thermometer here, but also a shop in front of it, which sells a variety of currencies, including those from many unpopular countries, such as Bhutan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.

#mytripvlog If you like Jerky, you may not try Alien Fresh Jerky yet. When you have a road trip on the California I-15 freeway, when you need to stretch your legs from driving, when you need some snake for good, when you need to add Gaslin, stop by the Baker for the unique roadside attraction store, where sell variety flavors Alien Fresh Jerky. The story changes every time I visit. Many Alien installations are in the parking lot, and the UFO hotel is still under construction. Inside, the store has a lot of Alien-related and UFO theme collections and memorabilia. The store is located in Baker, California, along I-15 between Las Vegas and Los Angeles. Alien Fresh Jerky Address: 72302 Baker Blvd, Baker, CA 92309 In-store shopping and· Delivery are available