It'd been way too long since Cindy and I got out and wheeled with our good friends Tony and Stephanie and in a effort to get our lives back on track, we made sure to do just that and as soon as we could. As luck would have it, the very first chance we got also happened to be Tony's birthday and here are a few pics from our long over due trip.
The Idle Spur Tavern - the starting point of long cut up to Tonopah! I should note that the food is surprisingly good here!
Being that a trip like this is more for us to get out with good friends and NOT have to work, pics are on the thin side but here's a few from one of the first stops we made. This old homestead made out of old railroad ties and is situated next to Horse Thief Spring. Early surveyors named the spring after the legendary Chief Walkara of the Ute. And, if you haven't figured it out by now, Chief Walkara was a famous... er, umm, horse trader
Further along on our trek, we noticed a patch of green in the otherwise pasty gray landscape and had to make a stop to check it out.
Invasive Tamarisk was thriving here which is a clear sign of water nearby and there was in fact a capped off well nearby.
Further up, we noticed a larger grouping of trees and palms in the mix and so we had to check it out as well.
It really is so unfortunate that so many yahoos have been to this once, beautiful homestead but then, I have to say that I was surprised to see as much still standing as there was.
While I am never a fan of graffiti on old historic structures, I have to admit that who ever painted the Tarot cards did an amazing job.
The neighboring cabin was a lot older and behind the crumbling plaster, you could clearly see that it was made out of adobe.
The tamarisk here was HUGE and was engulfing the old cabin.
Around back was what looked like an old garage or barn or both.
Further along on our wanderings across the desert, we made a stop over at the original town site of Tecopa. And, with the exception of the ruins of an old stamp mill, virtually nothing was left behind.
There's an old wooden shack sitting next to a mosquito infested spring, just outside the town of Tecopa and if you're ever in the area, dining there a MUST - CHEERS!
So, I should warn you that it isn't exactly cheap but the food and drinks are far from what you'd imagine you'd find at a place like this, out in the middle of nowhere and as you can see on the menu... they have NO VEGAN OPTIONS
After an outstanding dinner that filled us up to the brim, we decided to make one last stop before calling it a night - The Stateline Saloon.
CHEERS again!
The Idle Spur Tavern - the starting point of long cut up to Tonopah! I should note that the food is surprisingly good here!
Being that a trip like this is more for us to get out with good friends and NOT have to work, pics are on the thin side but here's a few from one of the first stops we made. This old homestead made out of old railroad ties and is situated next to Horse Thief Spring. Early surveyors named the spring after the legendary Chief Walkara of the Ute. And, if you haven't figured it out by now, Chief Walkara was a famous... er, umm, horse trader
Further along on our trek, we noticed a patch of green in the otherwise pasty gray landscape and had to make a stop to check it out.
Invasive Tamarisk was thriving here which is a clear sign of water nearby and there was in fact a capped off well nearby.
Further up, we noticed a larger grouping of trees and palms in the mix and so we had to check it out as well.
It really is so unfortunate that so many yahoos have been to this once, beautiful homestead but then, I have to say that I was surprised to see as much still standing as there was.
While I am never a fan of graffiti on old historic structures, I have to admit that who ever painted the Tarot cards did an amazing job.
The neighboring cabin was a lot older and behind the crumbling plaster, you could clearly see that it was made out of adobe.
The tamarisk here was HUGE and was engulfing the old cabin.
Around back was what looked like an old garage or barn or both.
Further along on our wanderings across the desert, we made a stop over at the original town site of Tecopa. And, with the exception of the ruins of an old stamp mill, virtually nothing was left behind.
There's an old wooden shack sitting next to a mosquito infested spring, just outside the town of Tecopa and if you're ever in the area, dining there a MUST - CHEERS!
So, I should warn you that it isn't exactly cheap but the food and drinks are far from what you'd imagine you'd find at a place like this, out in the middle of nowhere and as you can see on the menu... they have NO VEGAN OPTIONS
After an outstanding dinner that filled us up to the brim, we decided to make one last stop before calling it a night - The Stateline Saloon.
CHEERS again!
Thanks guys!
