In one Southwest ghost town, a rare critter roams the street, and tourists are encouraged to feed the beasts. What are they? They're burros, descendents of the animals abandoned decades ago by gold miners. The town is Oatman, Arizona, once a popular stop along Route 66, but today more popular as a place to buy souvenir trinkets and feed the hungry critters. Burro food is available at many shops, as are postcards starring the animals. Hint: Don't stand directly behind a burro or you could end up getting a good "hoofin.'"
I was there in September and it is amazing ! I would have liked to have spent some more time there but my friend was tired and not feeling well . I would like to go back someday and really have a good look
ReplyDeleteWe were there the first week of March, and had a wonderful time.The Burros were pleantiful and very tame.
ReplyDeleteAt noon, there was a shootout on Main street. The local bank was robbed.Very entertaining.
Just above Oatman is Sitgreaves Pass (part of old 66). My friend drove his 36-foot rv through it - I'm nervous driving the CR-V toad over that baby!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful drive, however...