Exploring an Abandoned Uranium Mine
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.
Lookout Towers of Eastern Montana
They beckon back to the days of old, when the forests & grasslands were watched, the hard way. Dedicated individuals would sit atop high towers on mountain tops or simply tall hills to keep an eye out for fires.
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.
Breakers & Entering
Recently, I explored Tucson’s abandoned waterpark, Breakers, both beloved and hated by many. 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.
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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