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.
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ReplyDeleteI've been to Arizona but decades ago and don't remember it well.
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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.