Antelope Valley (Kern County) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Antelope Valley
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 Antelope Valley
Location in California
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Kern County |
| Region | Western San Joaquin Valley |
| Elevation | 728 ft (222 m) |
The Antelope Valley is a special area in central California. It's a smaller part of the larger San Joaquin Valley. You can find it in the northwestern part of Kern County.
This valley is home to a few small communities. These include places like Keck's Corner and Blackwells Corner.
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Exploring Antelope Valley
The Antelope Valley is known for its unique landscape. It has a mix of desert plants and wide-open spaces. This area is also famous for its role in aerospace history.
Nature and Wildlife
The valley is a great place to see nature. It has beautiful Joshua trees, which are a type of desert plant. In spring, parts of the valley burst with colorful wildflowers. The Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve is a popular spot to see fields of bright orange poppies.
Aerospace History
The Antelope Valley has played a big part in flight. Edwards Air Force Base is located nearby. This base is where many important aircraft have been tested. Even space shuttles used to land here!
Famous Flights
- Many record-breaking flights happened here.
- Chuck Yeager was the first person to fly faster than sound. He did this in the Bell X-1 aircraft near the valley.
- SpaceShipOne also made history here. It was the first private spacecraft to reach space.
Energy and Innovation
The valley is also a leader in clean energy. It has large wind farms like the Alta Wind Energy Center. These farms use giant wind turbines to create electricity. This helps power homes and businesses with clean, renewable energy.
Images for kids
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Joshua trees in snow, near Lancaster, California.
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A Kawaiisu family, who are Native Americans from this region.
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SpaceShipOne (Flight 15P) landing at Mojave Air & Space Port in 2004.
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The Alta Wind Energy Center in the northern Antelope Valley.
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The Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve in March 2008.
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Chuck Yeager with his famous plane, Glamorous Glennis, around 1947.
