I first learned of Ballarat California on one of our dirt bike riding trips in the Mojave desert.  On our dirt bike trips we stay in the town of Randsburg which is a living ghost town. This trip started in Las Vegas and I made the drive through the desert to Trona, California.  The route took me thorough Death Valley National Park.  February is a perfect time of the year to visit this part of the world.  The drive was about five hours with a few stops for food and breaks.  I found a cheap hotel so I could rest…