We had intended on going to Death Valley National Park today but had to change our plans since it is closed due to budget impasse. A friend recommended that we visit Oatman, AZ, an old mining town that is now a tourist trap. I wanted to see some of the old Route 66 anyway so off we went.
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| Our campsite in Needles |
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| Colorado river at dawn |
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| Colorado river at Needles, CA |
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| Volcanic rock |
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| Extinct volcano |
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| Hotel in Oatman, AZ |
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| Hwy 66 in Oatman, AZ |
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| Downtown Oatman |
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| Mountains at Oatman, AZ |
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| Volcano cone in Oatman |
Once we left Oatman the real fun began. Hwy 66 became very narrow, crooked, and steep as it wound its way over the mountains. We did get some spectacular views though.
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| View of Hwy 66 winding up the mountain |
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| Interesting layers of rock |
Finally, after about 15 miles of hair raising curves, we came to this.
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| Interesting rock strata along roadway. |
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| More of Route 66 |
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| Restored Burma Shave signs |
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| Back on I-40 |
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