Around Los Angeles | A Colorful Glass Bottle Forest in the Desert 🌵✨
📍 Elmer’s Bottle Tree Ranch 24266 National Trails Hwy, Oro Grande, CA 92368 The ranch isn’t very large—it was created by an artist named Elmer Long. Since childhood, he and his father collected all sorts of abandoned objects scattered across the desert. Later, he used these discarded items to build this dreamlike forest, conveying a powerful message about recycling and environmental awareness ♻️💚. Sadly, Elmer passed away in 2019 😢… but his family reopened and continues to maintain this special place. Admission is free, though donations are welcome. Inside, you’ll find hundreds of trees decorated with glass bottles 🍾🌲, vintage road signs, traffic lights, sewing machines, typewriters, and more. When the sunset light reflects through the glass, it’s absolutely magical!! 🌅💖 #DayTrip #Travel #MyTravelDiary #Route66 #Route66RoadTrip #LosAngeles #LALife #LATravel #NearLA #LAWeekends #WeekendIdeas #WeekendEscapes #WeekendFun #HiddenGems #LosAngeles #LA #OutdoorArt #InstallationArt #DesertMagic