If there’s one thing you should know about the Four Corner states and the 1950s & 60s, it’s Uranium Fever. There are old mines for the material everywhere.
Read MoreView of the ranger office from the East
Diving Into Forest Service History at Beaver Creek
The Beaver Creek Ranger Station was built in 1935 by the Civilian Conservation Corps. It includes a historic ranger residence, office and barn/shop/garage. In 1993, it officially made the National List of Historic Places for its unique Craftsman/Bungalow-style architecture.
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Breakers & Entering
Recently, I visited the abandoned both beloved & hated waterpark, Breakers, outside Tucson, AZ. Opened in 1982, the waterpark fell on hard times & was shuttered in early 2018. Reasons for its closure included a park riddled with maintenance problems, health & ethical problems (like the minimum wage increasing) & falling attendance.
Read MoreAn urban explorer scales the ladder of the abandoned refinery storage tank.
Refined By Time
Earlier this year, I determined to explore California and hopefully, find some abandoned treasures along the way. While in SoCal, this abandoned oil refinery caught my attention.
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