Kelly hits the road to Lone Pine, an unassuming High Desert community where she's a part-time resident. Unlike the bustling cities and famous landmarks in California, Lone Pine is a hidden oasis that even native Californians often overlook.

Her first stop is Cerro Gordo, a historic ghost town that played a crucial role in shaping modern Los Angeles. She talks with the sole resident, Brent Underwood. Afterward, she meets with author/film historian Chris Langley in the heart of Lone Pine to delve deeper into the area's rich history. Lone Pine's complex and quintessentially American story makes it the ideal place to begin our road trip adventure.

Show Notes:

Watch Brent Underwood's Ghost Town Living YouTube Channel.
Follow Brent Underwood on Instagram and Cerro Gordo.
Read more on Cerro Gordo in the LA Times.
Shop the Cerro Gordo website.
Visit the Museum of Western Film History.
Buy Chris Langley's Books Lone Pine and Lone Pine and the Movies: How Westerns Shaped the American Experience.
Learn more about The Metabolic Studio.