slgwv's User Profile - Atlas Obscura

slgwv

I'm a geologist by training and have taught at the University of Nevada, Reno. I've lived most of my life in the US west and currently reside outside Reno, Nevada. I like hiking and exploring 4wd roads, and continue to check out lots of out-of-the-way spots. A disclaimer: the infelicities in the text on a number of the places I've submitted are due to Atlas Obscura's editing. In case anyone's wondering, my avatar is a picture of Fissure Ridge, a volcanic eruptive center about 15 miles west of Gabbs, Nevada. In addition, more of my travels can be found at the Ipernity photo-sharing site:

http://www.ipernity.com/home/289859

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Coloma, California

James Marshall Monument

His discovery kicked off the Gold Rush. One of the hands on this commemorative statue points to the spot where he found the precious metal.

michaelcsiemsen

Added by michaelcsiemsen

Raritan, New Jersey

Raritan Water Power Canal

In the 19th century, this canal provided power to mills, machine shops, and other businesses in the area.

qazwart

Added by qazwart

Palm Springs, California

Shiprock, Palm Springs

A 250 million-year-old rock formation has earned a rather unique nickname.

tjmuehleman

Added by tjmuehleman

Sacramento, California

Sacramento's Original Street Level

The California capital city once stood 10 feet lower than it does today.

Dr Alan P Newman

Added by Dr Alan P Newman

Fort Mohave, Arizona

Fort Mojave Twins

Two geoglyphs that are truly unique to North America.

gocachn

Added by gocachn

Morenci, Arizona

Morenci Mine

The largest copper mine in Arizona, this enormous open pit emerges from the hills like an alien landscape.

Edward Denny

Added by Edward Denny

Little Hollywood Land Museum

Walk through the sets of old western films at this small museum in Utah.

RachelCassidy

Added by RachelCassidy

Angels Rest

Not your typical pet cemetery.

CuriousMichele

Added by CuriousMichele

Payson, Arizona

Abandoned Mineral Belt Railroad Tunnel

A partial tunnel blasted into a steep ridge is all that remains of a failed railway across Arizona.

WhiskeyBristles

Added by WhiskeyBristles

Littlefield, Arizona

Glitter Mountain

This old selenite mine is dotted with tiny crystals that make it shimmer like it's covered in glitter.

Added by kysamijumi

Boulder City, Nevada

Hemenway Park

A lovely park home with a few interesting guests.

Added by glclay60

Moab Rock Shop

This Moab institution functions as both a rock store and a small natural history museum.

mikewalker

Added by mikewalker

Buffalo Bill Dam

At the time of its completion, it was the tallest dam in the world.

Added by palharesf

Oroville, California

Oroville Train Tunnel

A train tunnel that was made obsolete by the dam it helped create.

Added by Jeremy D

Roslyn, Washington

Roslyn Cemetery

Its 27 graveyards represent the many nationalities and ethnic groups that voyaged to this wilderness in the late 19th century.

John Hieger

Added by John Hieger

Twisp, Washington

Alder Mine

Gold, silver, copper, lead, and zinc were once extracted at this abandoned mine near Lookout Mountain.

Curious Crow

Added by Curious Crow

Portland, Oregon

Wyrd Leatherworks and Meadery

Get your cosplay on at Portland’s only Medieval fantasy-themed mead hall.

lukefater

Added by lukefater

Poway, California

Poway Midland Railroad

Take a leisurely ride on a 1906 cable car or a 1907 steam locomotive.

JR Wetmore

Added by JR Wetmore

Ritzville, Washington

Lasting Legacy Wildlife Museum

A diorama lover's dream world.

Added by Chris N

Virginia City, Nevada

St. Mary’s Art Center

A former mining hospital is now a vibrant artistic hub.

Kerry Wolfe

Added by Kerry Wolfe

Virginia City, Nevada

Red Dog Saloon

A Wild West saloon that helped define a generation of psychedelic rock.

Added by Jeremy D

Bishop, California

Laws Railroad Museum

The echoes of a railroad town that solemnly mark the end of the line.

Shannon Ohaire

Added by Shannon Ohaire

Val-des-Sources, Québec

Asbestos Mine

Little remains of the once flourishing Asbestos' asbestos mine.

Max Cortesi

Added by Max Cortesi

Saint-Joseph-de-Coleraine, Québec

Thetford Asbestos Mine

A scenic overlook of a pit mine hundreds of meters deep filled with blue water.

Added by scriptedfate