What I did Christmas Eve

[MJR]

Here's some photos of what I did Christmas Eve. I was on my way out to Las Vegas (family thing) on the motorbike and had arranged with a friend to meet me at Primm, NV.

I parked the bike and Andy (my friend who lives in Vegas) picked me up in his Jeep. We headed south on the I-15 to Yates Well Rd. We exited and headed north on a dirt road to the Colosseum Mine.

This is a strip mine pit that was worked off/on for 120 years ceasing in mid-92 which produced gold/silver. The mine at the widest point at the top is approximately 1600' wide and about 750' deep (by EPA records). At the bottom is a beautiful blue green pool covering about 3 acres.

I had a good time wandering around. It's always great to get out and see things even if you just ride along. Enjoy the photos.

Sun bleached bones of a cow.


Bird of prey's nest in a windmill.


Clouds.


Desert quail.


Small plant and small flower.


The Colosseum Mine.


Can you see Andy's Jeep?


Pyrite in some rocks, see the small pyrite cube.


Andy reading at the lunch spot.


Look at the colors!


Wild horses.


Ivanpah Dry Lake.


Sunset.



Oh and Merry Christmas to all.

Mike R

[Wind_Danzer]

GREAT pics!!!!

I wonder if people use that as a swimming hole in the summer, looks like a great camping spot.

[MJR]

Originally posted by Wind_Danzer
GREAT pics!!!!

I wonder if people use that as a swimming hole in the summer, looks like a great camping spot.

Thanks. Not sure if I'd swim in it. Some of the reports I have seen suggest arsenic could be in the water. I'd like to have a cayak though to paddle around. It is privately owned so I don't know about other issues. Nice place to kick back though.


Mike R