Goldfield Ghost Town: Take 2

May 17, 2008 at 9:05 pm · Filed under Life in general

When Dad and Betty were here over Christmas we went to Goldfield Ghost Town. It was a nice cold day and the train broke down on us. We watched a gun fight, visited a reptile exhibit, and ate lunch there.

Mark got a call on Friday morning from Jeff (the other PT in his office) saying that he would work on Saturday and Mark could have it off. We were so excited that we started planning how to spend the day. Goldfield came to mind. Mark had to work when we visited with my dad, so it was all new for him.

We had a great day! It was a little warm at times, but nice when a breeze blew by. We went on the train ride and successfully made all the way! We explored around the back side of the town (D&B we did not go down the back side with you guys). Camden even wanted to go on the mine tour. We were so proud of the boys! They did so well. They handled the cramped (fake) elevator and even when the guide blew out the candle to show how dark it was in there only Carsten made a little fuss. We were a little bummed that the gunfighters were done for the season. The stage coach rides were also closed. It is understandable with the heat of the summer right around the corner!

After Goldfield, we decided to drive the 10 miles up the road to Canyon Lake. It was quite a curvy road. The lake was beautiful! We will definitely plan a day trip to swim and have a picnic out there soon. On the way home Camden was reading a brochure and the combination of the sun, heat, curvy road and reading he got a little car sick. Poor guy. Both boys slept the whole way home and for 2 1/2 hours at home. We were all wiped out but had a great family day!

Here are some more pictures from our adventuresome day!

5 Comments

  1. Betty said,

    May 17, 2008 @ 10:11 pm

    I have some great pictures from there too. I’ll get to them as soon as I can.

    The boys look so cute! Glad you had a good time.

  2. GG said,

    May 17, 2008 @ 10:29 pm

    There you go, doing family things again!I keep saying that you do more things for the boys than many people. I hope they remember the fun times.

  3. Aunt Dianna said,

    May 18, 2008 @ 12:08 pm

    Sounds like a wonderful time was had by all! (TY for the birthday wishes.)

  4. Aunt Donna said,

    May 20, 2008 @ 11:41 am

    I’ve never heard of this place. Sounds a bit like Old Tucson. How fun!

  5. Dad said,

    May 21, 2008 @ 8:25 pm

    It is a bit like Old Tucson although I think it’s a little smaller.

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