Friday, February 26, 2010

Red Rock Canyon & Burro Schmidt's Tunnel {Jeep Trip}

On Sunday, Brian and I, along with Patti and Marty Mlakar, took a jeep trip. Our first stop was Red Rock Canyon area. We drove along some dirt roads and drove through Ricardo Campground. Then we headed to the tunnel. After trying to drive up sandy and rocky Last Chance Canyon, we had to turn around and got to the tunnel using another dirt road. The tunnel was hand dug by Schmidt which it took him 30 years. I'm guessing he had nothing else better to do. :) After visiting the tunnel, we drove to Randsburg and had cold drinks. Here are a few snapshots.

Following Marty and Patti.

The water was coming from a spring.
This is my favorite shot of the day.

Here we are making our way out of Last Chance Canyon.
Here is the entrance to the tunnel... and Brian, Marty and Patti at the other end.

Here is Patti and Marty in the tunnel and Brian as he is leaving the tunnel.
The clouds all day were just amazing.
Not sure if this is Randsburg's current Post Office.

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