Trip to Oatman,
The original Route 66
The views down into the town are amazing.
It's hard to believe the rugged, narrow 2 lane road was the
original Route 66.
The town is known for the burros that were left behind
when the miners left the territory.
They get fed at all the town's businesses
and are the primary tourist attraction.
The whole town utilizes the alternate names of a donkey/burro.
"Sign of the Times"
This was a thriving mining town with a population of 5000 in 1918,
and 50 in 1968 after the mines were closed.
Dinner at the hotel -
The story of the dollar bills was that when the miners had a good day, they would prepay their food for the week by pinning the money to the wall, ceiling, etc..
Locals say that there have been times of removing all the dollars and contributing to charity and let all the tourists continue the tradition.
Its a stretch to say that the road in to the town is a Highway -
more like a small country road with so many switchbacks!
We came on a crowded New a Years weekend.
Such pretty scenery!
