Historic South Pass City and Carissa Mine – A Wyoming Ghost Town – near Lander, Wyoming
Historic South Pass City and Carissa Mine – A Wyoming Ghost Town – near Lander, Wyoming.
South Pass City sprang up when gold was discovered in the area in 1866. Up to three thousand people called this town home in the Wind River Mountains of Wyoming, approximately 35 miles south of Lander.
Unfortunately, major gold deposits were never found and by the mid 1870’s the town dwindled to just 100 people. Over the next century the town declined further until the last pioneer family moved in 1949. The town fell into disrepair until the end of the 20th century when efforts were taken to renew the community.
The Carissa Mine was the primary economic engine for South Pass City. In 1928 new money helped build a modern mill and support buildings but the precious metals were exhausted in a couple of decades. The gold mine and mill closed permanently in 1949.
The Friends of South Pass is a non-profit committed to preserving the rich history of South Pass City. They preserved more than 30 structures and the town is listed on the National Register of Historical Places.
The Friends of South Pass volunteer, host events & support the historic site financially, making sure South Pass City’s future is bright. An informative website is only a click away:
This sequence was captured with a Canon Vixia HFS-100 camera and edited with Adobe Premier Pro.
Music used: Friday Morning, “Clean Soul” and “Halls of the Undead” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Atlantic City, Wyoming, United States
Atlantic City, Wyoming 2005 - ghost town
Atlantic City is a census-designated place (CDP) in Fremont County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 37 at the 2010 census. The community is a small mining settlement in a gulch near South Pass in southwestern Wyoming. It was founded as a mining camp following the 1867 gold rush in the region. The town declined following the end of the placer gold rush in the early 1870s, but continued to exist as advances in mining technology allowed further extraction of gold. From the 1960s until 1983, it was the location of US Steel iron ore mine. The town is accessible by gravel roads from nearby Wyoming Highway 28.
The town today has rustic flavor, with a small cluster of residences and the preserved Atlantic City Mercantile store and restaurant along the main road through town. It attracts a small number of tourists in the summer as well.
Atlantic City Wyoming
Wyoming Motorcycle Ride: Lander to South Pass City
Ride with us from Lander, Wyoming to South Pass City. From the expanses of the Wind River Basin to the mountains of the Wind River Range, we climb past picturesque Red Canyon and on to the historic town of South Pass City. 35 miles of twists and turns through Wyoming's beautiful landscapes.
Featuring Paul Black's song Fork in the Road
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Atlantic City Pub, Wyoming, United States
Pub in Atlantic City, Wyoming, USA 2005 - ghost town
Atlantic City is a census-designated place (CDP) in Fremont County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 37 at the 2010 census. The community is a small mining settlement in a gulch near South Pass in southwestern Wyoming. It was founded as a mining camp following the 1867 gold rush in the region. The town declined following the end of the placer gold rush in the early 1870s, but continued to exist as advances in mining technology allowed further extraction of gold. From the 1960s until 1983, it was the location of US Steel iron ore mine. The town is accessible by gravel roads from nearby Wyoming Highway 28.
The town today has rustic flavor, with a small cluster of residences and the preserved Atlantic City Mercantile store and restaurant along the main road through town. It attracts a small number of tourists in the summer as well.
Atlantic City Pub, Wyoming
United States Steel (ex- B&LE) F7 No. 724 near South Pass City, Wyoming -- with calf
I had heard that this iron ore railroad was closing down operations sometime around 1983, so I marked it as one of the places I wanted to visit on my vacation in September of that year.
I was disappointed that I did not catch an ore train -- I don't even know if any were still running by then -- but what happened at the end of this video with the encounter with a single calf made it worth the trip. Apparently this calf not only thought the grass was greener on the other side . . . of the tracks, but was willing to risk his life and make a last second dash for it. After all, who knows when another opportunity may come along. There are a lot of automobile drivers out there who must think the same thing, unfortunately.
City of Green River Wyoming
The town of Green River WY.
Zion National Park: 10 Things to Know Before You Go
Things YOU need to know before YOU go to Zion National Park in Utah. Zion National Park is big… 229 square miles! Zion's perpendicular cliffs are nearly 3,000 feet high. Unlike other canyon parks - where many visitors view the canyons from their rims - Zion draws visitors to its floor. Elevation: Lowest 3,666 ft and a high elevation of 8,726 ft at Horse Ranch Mountain.
Admission is for a week
$35 per vehicle
$20 per pedestrian
Getting In:
Zion is located in the South west corner of Utah.
The closest major airports are:
150 Miles from Las Vegas
Or 300 Miles from Salt Lake City
Driving time that’s about 3 hours from Vegas, 4.5 hours from Salt Lake City, or 8 hours from Los Angeles
There’s a couple of other small airports closer by, Saint George is just 49 miles from the park, and Cedar City is 60 miles
In the high season Summer & WInter Holidays, you have to take a shuttle in to the park, so you have to park your car in Springdale.
If you want to drive your car in, most people recommend getting in by 10am before all the lots fill up.
Getting Around:
Springdale operates a shuttle service within the town to take you from your parking lot or hotel to the park entrance.
The NPS operates another shuttle that runs on the scenic drive in the park making 9 stops.
Visitor Information
There are 2 visitor centers, the main one in Springdale, and another, the Kolob Canyon Visitor Center is located off of Interstate 15 at the west entrance of the park
Lodging
4 options in the park
3 Campgrounds -- only the Watchman Campground is open year round
1 Hotel, the Zion Lodge -- in 2019 it’s about $220 a night
Reservations for the Lodge can be made up to 13 months in advance. Starting with the 1st of each month, the calendar opens for that whole month in the following year. The Lodge books quickly
But tons of hotels just outside the park in Springdale.
You can also stay in St. George which is about a 45 minute drive from the park.
What to bring:
Everything you need to be in a canyon for day, at least water, sunscreen. You can refill your water in the park at the Zion Lodge, Campgrounds, or Visitors Centre.
And if you’re hungry, the Zion Lodge serves breakfast and dinner… or pack a picnic from the supermarket in Springdale.
Food:
Rositas in Springdale -- pretty good Santa Fe Style Mexican food
Subway:
Yes -- Zion has a subway! But it’s not a mode of transportation - it’s a hiking trail! It’s so popular, it requires permits in advance that are gained through a lottery. And it’s hard! Think rappelling with 60 feet of rope, and swimming through cold murky water!
When to go:
The park is open year round. Most visitors come during Spring and Fall. Campgrounds March-October. There are fewer visitors December - March (with the exception of Christmas break).
What to do besides hiking:
Backpacking
Bicycling
Birding
Camping
Canyoneering
Climbing
Horse Back Riding
Ranger Led Activities
River Trips
RIde a bike
Stargazing and the Sunset
And finally
Shopping -- there’s a little gift shop at the Visitor Center
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Unique Hot Springs at Thermopolis, Wyoming
Unique Hot Springs at Thermopolis, Wyoming
Thermopolis is Greek for Hot City. The “Hot Springs State Park” is home to the world’s largest mineral hot springs. It has numerous mineral-rich hot springs heated from deep within the earth. In 1896, the Shoshone and Arapaho Indian tribes signed a treaty allowing free public access to the hot springs.
Unfortunately, an unexplained dramatic decline in the flow of water feeding the springs has experts scratching their heads. The flow of 13 million gallons/day in 1896 is now down to 3.5 million gallons/day. I just hope the springs will continue to produce this spectacular scene for many years to come.
This sequence was captured with a Samsung smartphone and edited in Microsoft Movie Maker.
Music is Comfortable Mystery Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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The Black Hills and Badlands of South Dakota: Outdoors and Cultural Attractions
Visit the Black Hills and Badlands region of South Dakota for iconic attractions and adventures at Mt Rushmore, Custer State Park, Badlands National Park and Crazy Horse Memorial
Rocky Mountains, USA, Wyoming, the View From My favorite Swimming Hole
A nice view of the cliffs above the Mosier Gulch recreation are in the Rocky Mountains of Wyoming USA.