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http://www.burroschmidttunnel.org

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Mining Museum at Walt Bickel’s Camp (www.bickelcamp.org) were we
found a wonderful display of antique mining equipment at the unique,
open-air museum, The Burro Schmidt Tunnel – this is the legendary
testament to perseverance. The tunnel took one man (William Henry
“Burro” Schmidt - www.burroschmidttunnel.org) over 38 years to dig by
hand! It was to be a service shaft for local miners to have easy access to a
local oar processing mill at the now ghost town of Garlock. Unfortunately
by the time he finished his labors, the gold rush was over!
The very last leg of our journey took us down the Last Chance and Opal
Canyons crossing some hazardous obstacles well known by local Jeep
and 4x4 clubs all over Southern California – one of the more beautiful
parts of our route with open mine shafts littering the canyon walls.
Eventually, as all good things, the trip came to an end. We spared a few
moments to follow up with our participants to discuss their experience
with us, and what if any lasting affect it will have on their lives before we
drive off into the sunset.
We hope you will join us for many more adventures to come as we
capture the splendor of America’s Hidden Treasures!
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