Original sentence: Because of its wide panoramic vistas --- as well as its earlier-mentioned geographic diversity, and the close proximity of a long-established "Movie Ranch" with all its amenities --- from the early days of film, on through to the present-day, local film production companies, as well as those from across the globe, routinely utilize the area for location filming.The the town is surrounded by a fascinating, geographically diverse area -- rich in its unique history and notable for its ancient volcanic rock formations, lava beds, mineral springs, hidden mud-baths, an abundance of vast, man-made, backyard Water Ski/Jet Ski "oval"-style lakes as well as extensive "grand prix"-style water race courses, situated amidst Pistachio and Alfalfa farms --- as well as livestock and horse ranches.. Nearby is the old-but-intact Calico Ghost Town attraction, nationally-known Peggy-Sue's Diner, and the actual "Bagdad Cafe" (sic) film location and restaurant (which still exists to this day -- completely intact as a motel/restaurant) from the 1987 Jack Palance/CCH Pounder Film of the same name
Edited sentence: Because of its wide panoramic vistas -- as well as its earlier-mentioned geographic diversity, and the close proximity of a long-established "Movie Ranch" with all its inherent amenities -- from the early days of film, on through to the present-day, local film production companies, as well as those from across the globe, routinely utilize the area for location filming.Nearby is the old-but-intact Calico Ghost Town attraction, nationally-known Peggy-Sue's Diner, and the actual "Bagdad Cafe" (sic) film location and restaurant (which still exists to this day -- completely intact as a working motel/restaurant) from the 1987 Jack Palance/CCH Pounder Film of the same name.Route 66.The the town is surrounded by a fascinating, geographically diverse area -- rich in its unique history and notable for its ancient volcanic rock formations, lava beds, mineral springs, hidden mud-baths, an abundance of vast, man-made, backyard Water Ski/Jet Ski "oval"-style lakes as well as extensive "grand prix"-style water race courses, situated amidst Pistachio and Alfalfa farms -- as well as livestock and horse ranches