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Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/11/2022
Elmer's Bottle Tree Ranch sits on the old Route 66 highway north of Victorville.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/11/2022
The unique roadside destination is free to visit during daylight hours.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/11/2022
Thousands of colorful glass bottles and vintage antiques and machinery are on display in the open air space.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/11/2022
The bottle trees are metal posts, where Elmer has put up his father's bottle collection for display.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/11/2022
Some of the strange displays that visitors encounter while walking through the property.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/11/2022
Admission is free, though donations are welcome.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/11/2022
The colorful bottles create a strange and unique environment in this part of the Mojave Desert.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/11/2022
Glass bottles on display in Elmer's Bottle Tree Ranch.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/11/2022
Other glass and antiques are also on display.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/11/2022
There is little signage, however walking around the ranch offers other features such as this shady table.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
01/11/2022
Elmer's Bottle Tree Ranch.