Donner Party

We tried to stop at the Donner Camp site, but it was closed due to “Tree Hazard”. This was the site of the Donner Family Camp site. It was a few miles from the lakes and the rest of the party. Disappointing as we wanted to explore the memorial and park. Next time? Not sure when we will be this way again...

We did not miss the irony- Donner Camp Picnic Area?!?!

Welcome to California!

Salt Flats

Salt flats with the big sand mountain in the distance.

The surface is strange- a crust of salt on top, then mud and sand underneath. It cracks when you walk on it.

A big mountain of sand!

It was hard walking, but a fun run down!

Sand Mountain, Fallon, NV

Ruth Copper Mine, NV

It’s supposedly one of the largest mining pits in the world. We drove in and tried to get a view into the pit, but all we could see was the patchwork mountain of tailings. It’s definitely enormous!

The tailing colors actually make for a pretty view!

Welcome to Nevada!