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Majestic Outcrop575 viewsThis promontory reminded me somewhat of Yosemite's El Capitan.
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Flying Saucer with Aliens575 viewsThe Atomic Inn's entry won the sweepstakes - for the third year in a row. That was because the aliens zapped anyone who didn't vote for it.
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Back at Hell's Gate575 viewsThe dust storm in the valley floor doesn't seem to have abated any since we first passed this point. If anything, it's gotten worse.
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The Road to Beatty574 viewsThe Daylight Pass road runs northeast from Hell's Gate toward Rhyolite and Beatty.
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The road goes ever on and on573 viewsAnd winds up the hillside too.
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Craggy Landscape572 viewsThe crag on the right resembles a boraching whale. Note the big rocks in the road.
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Ruby Red Rod572 viewsModel A 4-door crackerbox sedan, with a modern power plant under the hood.
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Boudika in Jeopardy?572 viewsLooks as if the dust storm will quickly advance up the hill and engulf JoAnn's beloved pickup in the Keane Wonder Mine parking lot, but it didn't.
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Ancient Archives570 viewsThis info-board links the petroglyphs to the nearby spring.
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Ovine Meadow569 viewsAlthough we didn't see any on this excursion, on prior visits some members of our party have spotted bighorn sheep in this meadow, which is fed by a nearby spring.
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Coffinmobile568 views'34 Ford pickup, running an OHV V-8 of some flavor, tricked out for Halloween.
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Bicycle Brigade568 viewsThe parade also included a barrage of bicyclists.
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