Michael Ballard

I am the founder of the Historic Highway 99 Association of California. I am also the author and administrator of the "Southern California Regional Rocks and Roads" website at https://socalregion.com, since 1995. I have been studying the geology and highway history throughout southern California for most of my life. I am also the President of the Ridge Route Preservation Organization.

Still time to take the quiz!

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Last day to take the quiz and get your In-n-Out gift card is on October 14. All the answers can be found on the site. Good luck!

Highway 99 Adventures App now available!

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It has taken a bit of work and will still take more but the new Highway 99 Adventures App is now available on our site! The app can show you locations near where you are, breaks down different categories like Roadside Attractions, Museums, Geological Sites, and even where you can find original sections of the … Read more

Site Update – Highway 99 Adventures

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Greetings All! We are taking our Highway 99 Adventures in a different direction than in the past. All locations are being geolocated to allow for two things: We’d love to hear your feedback once things get moving further. This is a big change for the Association and one I hope for the better. I’ve said … Read more

Highway 99 Quiz – Second Try

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Last month, we had a quiz on Highway 99 in California and, while many tried, no one got all 20 questions correct. I’ve replaced some of the questions with some new ones I think will mix things up a bit. One hint – All answers are available on this site. The rules are simple. You … Read more

Site Upgrade

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Welcome to the new home for the Historic Highway 99 Association of California! This is a work in progress, so if you see anything that doesn’t quite work right or looks odd, please let us know!