97xr400r 122 Posted July 22, 2017 Hi all, I know some of us really enjoy visiting esoteric locations, over the years I have come across these lesser known areas while planning rides. I sometimes struggle to remember what interwebs rabbit hole I stumbled down to get the information. Sooo, I thought I would start putting links and photos in one location that we could all access. Please feel free to add anything you come across. I'd like to find the location of the Rockwood gate failure. ie how the Salton sea was created) Would cool to trace some of the old water canals on a ride! https://www.iid.com/home/showdocument?id=4900 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amgems 79 Posted July 25, 2017 Hey Jon Cool idea From what I understand the Rockwood gate was actually in Mexico, the New River (now a polluted stream), and the Alamo River (I think) were formed when it failed. I ran across something of some minor historical significance out in the McCain area. Starting back in the 1920's the US Gov built a bunch of these "Beacons" to guide aircraft. Because there was no sophisticated navigation systems. These used searchlight type beacons and big cement arrows. There is one of these out at McCain. I've been in contact with some of the folks at these websites and sending them pics. This one was on the Tucson to San Diego route. Info and Links are below. Station Description Described by Coast and Geodetic Survey 1954 (LSB) Airway Beacon No. 5 is a standard beacon approximately 50 feet high, flashing white. It is located about 50 miles east of San Diego, 40 miles west of El Centro and 3-1/2 miles north-northeast of Live Oak Springs. The point observed upon was the revolving white light. http://sometimes-interesting.com/2013/12/04/concrete-arrows-and-the-u-s-airmail-beacon-system/ https://thesurveystation.com/airway-beacons/ http://www.dreamsmithphotos.com/arrow/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThumperBob 21 Posted July 25, 2017 Los Pinos lookout use to be one. Very cool history. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wierdrider 187 Posted July 25, 2017 Good stuff, thanks? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
97xr400r 122 Posted July 28, 2017 Wow! Never knew. Thanks for the info! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
97xr400r 122 Posted July 28, 2017 While searching "freediving Black canyon" I stumbled across this (ridden past so many times)... Hike black canyon San Diego https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2014/apr/02/roam-lower-black-canyon/%3famp&page=all#ampshare=https://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2014/apr/02/roam-lower-black-canyon/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
97xr400r 122 Posted July 28, 2017 Another gem, thanks to the late Mr. Schad. https://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2006/nov/09/explore-wilds-cougar-canyon-tucked-remote-northern/?amp&page=all Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spyder 2 Posted August 2, 2017 On 7/21/2017 at 7:35 PM, 97xr400r said: I sometimes struggle to remember what interwebs rabbit hole I stumbled down to get the information. Haha. It is more like Alice's Mirror for me... Good Thread. Being a Clamper, I like to find out more about the locations we visit and make a point of visiting the Clamper Plaques in that area. Here is a little interesting tidbit on Borego. Don't fall in too far. http://www.sandiegohistory.org/journal/1997/january/borrego/ S Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagstr 287 Posted August 2, 2017 Ha, The things you learn. Borrego means Lamb in Spanish. Sheep herders watered their flocks at the location in the early 20th century. Un-informed me mistakenly has been using the term to mean desert or desert canyon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StealthDingo 5 Posted August 4, 2017 On 7/27/2017 at 11:21 PM, 97xr400r said: While searching "freediving Black canyon" I stumbled across this (ridden past so many times)... Hike black canyon San Diego https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2014/apr/02/roam-lower-black-canyon/%3famp&page=all#ampshare=https://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2014/apr/02/roam-lower-black-canyon/ used to swim there all the time as a kid growing up in Ramona. Spooky tales of gravity hill were tested as well. Yes.. it works Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StealthDingo 5 Posted August 4, 2017 On 8/1/2017 at 8:47 PM, Spyder said: Haha. It is more like Alice's Mirror for me... Good Thread. Being a Clamper, I like to find out more about the locations we visit and make a point of visiting the Clamper Plaques in that area. Here is a little interesting tidbit on Borego. Don't fall in too far. http://www.sandiegohistory.org/journal/1997/january/borrego/ S Clamper eh? My dad has been a clamper for some 15 years or more with Squibob chapter. Im sure Ill join one day... Ive been to many clamp sites, plaques and especially the watering holes. E Clampmus Vitus! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spyder 2 Posted August 10, 2017 As they say...... "Satisfactory" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThumperBob 21 Posted August 14, 2017 A little more east county history. https://russelrayphotos2.com/tag/historic-u-s-route-80/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spyder 2 Posted August 15, 2017 Great Find. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
97xr400r 122 Posted August 16, 2017 https://www.historicaerials.com/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThumperBob 21 Posted August 16, 2017 13 hours ago, 97xr400r said: https://www.historicaerials.com/ Very cool. Lots of fun to look at areas from years past! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
97xr400r 122 Posted November 21, 2017 Don't want to forget this thread, had me at vortex Sedona Spots http://dualsport-sd.com/forums/index.php?/topic/23669-sedona/#comment-228552 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
97xr400r 122 Posted December 8, 2017 Anybody ever been to the Coors wreck? https://www.trainorders.com/discussion/read.php?1,1356735 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bp619 104 Posted December 8, 2017 7 hours ago, 97xr400r said: Anybody ever been to the Coors wreck? https://www.trainorders.com/discussion/read.php?1,1356735 I've been wrecked off Coors before does that count Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagstr 287 Posted December 8, 2017 Interesting that the foreman on-site could decide to roll stock over the side in those days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkug 146 Posted December 8, 2017 10 hours ago, 97xr400r said: Anybody ever been to the Coors wreck? https://www.trainorders.com/discussion/read.php?1,1356735 Passed by the Coors wreck mtn.bikeing three times in the last year or two. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
97xr400r 122 Posted December 21, 2017 Happy Winter solstice! Longer days ahead. Stumbled upon this last weekend while trying to get lost using California trail maps. Wife and I ran out of daylight but the windcaves were in sight, many more formations than the fish Creek location. Very cool hike! https://modernhiker.com/hike/the-domelands/ http://www.ihikesandiego.com/anza-borrego-domelands-windcaves-slot-canyon/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kato 53 Posted December 21, 2017 Nice thanks dude, will do this one! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
97xr400r 122 Posted December 21, 2017 Yeah, right up your alley bud. Looks like you could camp right near the trailhead too, a bunch of gunfire trash around though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites