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Jayhawker Spring Petroglyphs

Jayhawker Spring Petroglyphs

The Jayhawkers are famous for their harrowing journey through the unexplored lands of Death Valley in 1849 on their way to reach the fabled gold fields of California’s Mother Lode. They made it, but only after burning their wagons and ditching some of their possessions. They are likely the
Guy Starbuck Aug 12, 2018
Freightwagon Petroglyphs

Freightwagon Petroglyphs

It is a long and lonely walk into the wilderness of the Mojave Desert to get to this isolated petroglyph site. Hidden in the Cinder Cone Lava Beds of California's Mojave Preserve, the Freightwagon site contains a remarkable concentration of rock art. Most of the few hundred petroglyphs
Guy Starbuck Aug 12, 2018
Blackmail Mill

Blackmail Mill

Guy Starbuck Aug 12, 2018
Honeymoon Hill Petroglyphs

Honeymoon Hill Petroglyphs

Guy Starbuck Aug 12, 2018
Adamson Mine

Adamson Mine

At 12,990 ft (3960 m), the Adamson is the highest mine in the Sierra Nevada. And as you might suspect, getting there is no easy feat. It is a strenuous climb up the rugged Wheeler Ridge to reach it. This is the top of the Sierras. Altitude sickness is
Guy Starbuck Aug 12, 2018
Bald Mountain Wash Petroglyphs

Bald Mountain Wash Petroglyphs

Guy Starbuck Aug 12, 2018
Hecla Mining Camp

Hecla Mining Camp

Guy Starbuck Aug 12, 2018

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