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Gold Gulch Ranch History

The Gold Gulch Ranch is hidden among the cottonwood trees along the Mojave River on Old Highway 66. The original structure was built around the turn of the century. Ice cold Adelanto cider was served to weary travelers as they waited for their tires to be recapped. A process that was required about every 40 miles in those days due to the rough dirt roads. The Berger family soon added gas pumps, a swimming pool and Ms. Berger's great home cooking.

Berger's Station soon became a popular "get-a-way" for the famous and not so. Mr. Berger added small cabins along the then full and flowing river. The flood of the 1938 wiped out everything and nearly the old metal bridge. The devastation took its toll on Mr. Berger and with all his dreams "washed" away, he all but gave up on the place.

In time the Mother Road gave new life to the ranch and it became the Gold Gulch. Lou Roehrig took over in 1950 and gave home to his famous gun collection and antique cars. Travelers then could enjoy the "homemade" chili. The Scissels purchased the ranch in 1978 with    dreams of once again putting it on the map.

With the re-born fame of the Mother Road, Old Route 66, and the birth of some of the best bar-b-que products you've ever tasted, we've done just that. "Okie" Bar-B-Que products are now in markets nationwide.


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