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Where is the area at the very end of the video with all the switchbacks? I tried looking at the Poison Springs Road and did not see any switchbacks or a deep canyon on that route.
We have done the "Switchbacks" several times but never on a motorcycle, always in our 2014 Jeep Wrangler. Sorry to here about your brother-in-law. It does seems like he got to experience the switchbacks during the fall which I feel is the best time to view the entire area. I do have a question for you guys...How does the "Washboard" sections of the road affect your motorcycle? You seemed to be more concerned about the soft sand than the washboards. It is the exact opposite for our Jeep. Having solid axles, washboards are never fun no matter how much we air down the tires.
Grew up in Red Wash oil camp, rode the bus through Jensen to the original Naples Elementary School, since torn down. Moved to Vernal and was there when they put in the first traffic light. Won an essay contest in elementary school and first prize was a float on the Green. Family used to visit Dutch John and Browns Park. There’s another cabin higher up that was used by Cassidy, still has bullet holes.
No they have someone there, we'll have to go back. Went a few feet into the dugout, didn't realize it was so big, claustrophobic here so, no not going in.
Butch Cassidy is my mom's however many times cousin, we went to Jarvey Ranch but the park ranger had everything locked up, we couldn't go in any building, it was a bummer.
Sooo, up until 4 yrs ago. I hadn’t been there since 1977. No homemade candy the last time I went…….. bummer booooo. One of many great memories. We always stayed at the south mineral campground. In 77 the trees in the campground were 6-8 inches across. Those same trees are now 36-48 inches across. We used to catch trout in the creek and cook them in the fire at night. Firecrackers in the fire. It’s like a wood knot ( they provided the fire wood) exploding. So many fantastic memories. If you get a chance to go, you won’t regret it.
Butch Cassidy didn’t rob the Castle Gate Mine Payroll Robbery April 21, 1897 it was Johnny Herring and Joe Walker who were positively identified as the robbers. Butch was never part of a gang called the Wild Bunch. For the full details see the new book “Last of The Bandit Riders Revisited Again” by Dr. Steve Lacy from Eborn books.
The telegraph line only went to the nutter ranch . They ended up replacing many of the original wooden poles with metal . Because the freighters would too often help themselves to the wooden poles to make there campfires with .
Well my husband re wiers boilers he's well known in southern calif his work is very clean everyone knows his work so of ya need boiler work he would know and how to bring the knocks down so fast what men couldn't do in two months he dose in two weeks so we are here ya need boilers work
Been 6 years since we were traveling around Utah. Loved Highway 12 and incredible scenery as well as wonderful hikes. Hoping to get back there in the near future (from Australia) with a 4WD this time round. In the meantime, I’m watching some great You Tube videos and planning the next adventure in my favorite spot on the planet.
Hello, thanks for the comment. We wish you the best in your goal to return to this magical place on the planet. You will be pleased to know little has changed.
Driving the Burr Trail is one of my favorite activities in Southern Utah. Be sure to visit Capital Reef while you are there. We made some wonderful videos in this area.
My dad and mom loved the San Juan mountains and we as a family spent many weekend trips to Silverton and the surrounding area, i have pitchers of of my bother and myself on the dirt streets of town back in the late 50's and early 60's. we lived in Salida Colorado so it was just a short day trip over there for a weekend or a week of fishing and camping. as i grew older i always made time to go there. and just hang out.
Hello, thanks for sharing your family's memories. I would have loved to see the town back then. Silverton is undoubtedly a memory maker. We also want to thank you for subscribing and your comment. I am currently producing our next video, so stay tuned.
Great video! I’ve been going out there and camping in the area for the past 20 years, but I’ve never seen this before - definitely going to check it out next time! I just subscribed - looking forward to some more videos!
The family visited Silverton in the early '70s. At that time, the main street was all dirt and had wooden sidewalks. The Federal Judge of that district was a good friend of the VP of the school where I worked. My buddies and I were on a motorcycle trip and stopped there to visit him. Was amazed when I first meet him. He looked like a mountain man sitting behind his huge oak desk. Also, the dirt street had been replaced by asphalt. We left Silverton, the road over to Oray, and rode the Million Dollar highway to a fantastic village. Just like the one's wife and I saw when we were in Switzerland.
Hi Joy, thanks for sharing your fantastic story. I was able to envision all you described. We are happy that our video brought back keen moments. Thank you for the time you took to comment. Please, if you have not subscribed we would be grateful. Mark and Michelle.
