Oatman Arizona is full of rusty relics that were abandoned by the Gold miners of days gone by. They are now tourist attractions.
What job function did this rusty old steam tractor perform during the Gold rush?
How much Gold did this safe hold in it's prime?
This old tractor is hooked up to a rusty water tank on a trailer. Check out the rusty rain water tanks on the hill in the background. Water was very important to Gold mining.
These "wild" donkeys are descendants of the pack animals used by the miners. They roam the streets and don't care much about the "No Trespassing" signs.
This dramatic face of an old vehicle seems to make a historic statement of hard work.
For great pictures and a good time, I recommend a nostalgic trip down old Route 66 to Oatman Arizona.
Okay, you've tempted me twice now. I'm going to have to take this trip. Sounds like a very fun and relaxing time.
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Thank you. I have more exploring of Arizona to do myself.
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Awesome pictures. I'd love to go.
ReplyDeleteThank you. It's really worth the trip.
DeleteHi Agent 54,
ReplyDeleteI've been to Arizona but decades ago and don't remember it well.
Thank you for bringing your post to the Blogger's Pit Stop last week.
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Very hot here now.
DeleteI'm lucky enough to live in Arizona.
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting again. You're always welcome here.
rusty history is the best history :)
ReplyDeleteYes it is. Thanks for noticing.
DeleteGreat photos, and interesting to see. Love seeing the beautiful sky in the pictures and the mountain down the road. :)
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DeleteWhere exactly is Oatman, Agent 54? It does look like your typical abandoned mine town. Wild donkeys? I am still waiting to see the wild camels from the Cavalry days. Cool and interesting post.
ReplyDeleteIt's about 30 minutes from Laughlin Nevada in the western part of the state. The Donkey are hysterical.
DeleteI haven't been that far west but now I need to make the trip, don't I?
ReplyDeleteYes, we welcome you. Don't forget your camera.
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Very cool pics!Thanks for linking up to Merry Monday! Pinned to my travel board! Have a great week!
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Thank you for allowing me to share.
Deletewhat an awesome place to visit a junkyard of historical treasures so to speak.
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Yes, it was great, like going back in time.
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What a neat place to visit. Thanks for sharing at C&C with J&J!
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DeleteVery interesting. I have never been that far West.
ReplyDeleteIt's lots of fun to watch the old west shows they put on for charity and to mingle with the donkeys.
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I live in AZ off of RT 66 I have been to Oatmen a lot, you get to watch all the asses walk around town with the people
ReplyDeleteYes, you have to be careful, they're powerful animals.
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Yes I know, thanks for the advice, but bc of medical problems I can't go any more, but have a great time to all of you that can
DeleteSorry to hear about the medical problems.
DeleteWishing you the best of health, Agent 54
Thank you very much, God bless you
ReplyDeletecool pics! I'd love to take that drive someday.
ReplyDeleteThey have an old west show for charity too.
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I love taking this adventure with you.
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed it.
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I love places like this where you feel like you've entered a time warp. So glad there are some places like this left in the country. Thank you for linking up at The Blogger’s Pit Stop Link Party. I’m sharing your link on social media.
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Yes, I love that feeling. It's getting away from all the noise and strife in the world of today.
DeleteWe used to go to Crisfield Maryland on the Chesapeake Bay for that same feeling. Thank you for sharing my trip with others.
Friends of ours just came back from Arizona trip & they loved it and even thinking of moving there and other friends are moving there and they're going to open a bar down there as soon as their house sells. I have friends that already moved down there & love it . I'm just not sure about all that HOT weather all year around & the weird bugs they have out there... like scorpions for one! YUK!
ReplyDeleteNot hot here now and scorpions are delicious. Thanks for playing.
DeleteLove the pictures. Would love to visit Arizona. We loves visiting the States. Thanks for sharing with #bloggersbest x
ReplyDeleteCome on out to Arizona. Glad you enjoyed the pictures.
DeleteGosh this looks amazing!! I would love to visit Arizona one day! #fabfriday
ReplyDeleteWe would love to see you. Thanks for visiting my blog.
DeleteI love looking at those old rusty relics. Your photo of Route 66 with the rugged mountains in the background is awesome.
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Glad you enjoyed the pics. Thanks for visiting.
DeleteThis is so cool! Lots of cool treasure found.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for linking up with us on #FabFridayPost
I love to find treasure. Thanks for playing.
DeleteI missed an opportunity to see Oatman (I really wanted to see those donkeys!) several years ago. Love your photos! #wow
ReplyDeleteThe Donkeys are funny. They wander right into the stores and the breakfast place. Thanks for visiting.
DeleteHi Agent 54,
ReplyDeleteYou show great rusty old items! Also many Finns came to the US during the goldrush. Don't know if they found any, but dreams had to be fulfilled :) Thank you for linking, have a lovely weekend.
Glad you enjoyed the pictures. Thanks for visiting.
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ReplyDeleteamazing shots of rusty old things.
The dramatic face of an old car is great! Have a nice day,
greetings moni
It's fun place to visit. Thanks for playing.
DeleteIt just looks so hot!!! My husband has family in Arizona. I hope to visit some day. Where you able to crack open the safe? #trafficjamweekend
ReplyDeleteI did not open the safe. It's been record breaking here. 116 in the shade.
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