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Zzyzx (Huh? What?) — 7 Comments

  1. Inspiring to see what you’re up to when not involved with designing church entryways. I’m thinking how I’d love to take some of your adventures with my grandson Asa when he’s a bit older…. at least weaned and maybe potty-trained.
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  2. I’ve always wondered what Zzyzx road exit on highway 15 was named after. Now i know! Fascinating!

  3. HI Greg & Karin!

    What an adventure. All in a normal day for you two.

    We saw a Bowlus Road Chief today and got a tour. Maria is ready to pack it all in and hit the road.

    See you guys on the 25th!

    Mike & Maria

  4. Looks like a fun day. I really liked the picture of the canyon- after the picture of the bridge. It has some very interesting rock formations.
    What was the purpose of the stone walls along the road shown in the second to the last picture?

    • Those mosaic-style stone walls are a common feature in old mining areas, due to the availability of the stone. Walls were built for a variety of reasons, such as building-walls and retaining-walls. They were also built for equal-level access to rail cars for loading and unloading. The ones you saw were probably retaining walls, to hold back rock and debris while the rail bed maintained its level.

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