Travel Oatman "Where the Burros Roam" Arizona

Oatman "Where the Burros Roam" Arizona · 08:50 PM

Oatman was founded in 1900, a gold strike soon after caused the population to expand to 3500 and by 1930's the boom was over, all mines closed and the burros that were used in the mines for hauling rock and ore were released into the hills. Interest in the original Hwy 66 help revive the then ghost town and of course the burros that stayed in the area also helped tourism. The town now booms again with tourists walking the streets that contains many of the original buildings, including the original hotel where Clark Gable and Carol Lombard may have spent their honeymoon. See newpaper article from 1982 if interested. Google News Archive Search

SpecialK · 02-02-2011, 09:49 PM

And those burros are pushy, looking for handouts.

Here's a fun one...
[IMGtall]http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q78/KylePix/Places%20Generally/Arizona%20Mostly%2009/D1%20Giant%20Rk-Oatman-Kgman/090905-2893BurroDoorway.jpg[/IMGtall]

**Bob Harris** · 02-02-2011, 10:07 PM

thanks for the add on, you are right, they just walk right in. We were lucky to see the babies outside of the town and we stopped and took a few photos.

**Sailor** · 02-03-2011, 07:01 AM

Looks like a place to have fun, Bob. More great shots.

Jer

**dcmsox2004** · 02-03-2011, 07:24 AM

looks like a rough and tumble kinda place..... great post... dave m

slowpez · 02-03-2011, 08:13 AM

Those baby burros are so cute Bob. Interesting town and another place I have never heard of. Thanks for sharing and keep them coming.

**Bob Harris** · 02-03-2011, 02:47 PM

Originally posted by slowpez

Those baby burros are so cute Bob. Interesting town and another place I have never heard of. Thanks for sharing and keep them coming.

Susan, if you ever visit, it is located close to Laughlin NV, make sure and take carrots.

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02-02-2011, 09:49 PM	#2
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,481	And those burros are pushy, looking for handouts. Here's a fun one... [IMGtall]http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q78/KylePix/Places%20Generally/Arizona%20Mostly%2009/D1%20Giant%20Rk-Oatman-Kgman/090905-2893BurroDoorway.jpg[/IMGtall]

02-02-2011, 10:07 PM	#3
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	thanks for the add on, you are right, they just walk right in. We were lucky to see the babies outside of the town and we stopped and took a few photos.

02-03-2011, 07:01 AM	#4
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203	Looks like a place to have fun, Bob. More great shots. Jer

02-03-2011, 07:24 AM	#5
dcmsox2004 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rhode island Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,522	looks like a rough and tumble kinda place..... great post... dave m

02-03-2011, 08:13 AM	#6
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,461	Those baby burros are so cute Bob. Interesting town and another place I have never heard of. Thanks for sharing and keep them coming.

02-03-2011, 02:47 PM	#7
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by slowpez Those baby burros are so cute Bob. Interesting town and another place I have never heard of. Thanks for sharing and keep them coming. Susan, if you ever visit, it is located close to Laughlin NV, make sure and take carrots.