Hi Stray, The Salton Sea* has a strange history. About a century ago it was a dried up desert lake. An irrigation dike broke up north and flooded the area (it's below sea level). In the 1950s it was something of a resort, but that's been mostly abandoned. It's still a big hit with birds, but increasing salinity and lack of source water may put an end to that. Boo.
*just noticed the guy who wrote the article has the same initials and last name as me. A distant relative? Maybe I'll drop him a line.
I'd love to see the whole video, it looks like a fascinating story.
For a couple of years I've been meaning to take a side-trip out there during one of my Disneyland trips, specifically to see the North Shore Yacht Club building and the (also) abandoned 50's motel ruins...
This is one of those films I can't remember if I've seen or not -- but maybe.
ReplyDeleteHi Stray,
ReplyDeleteThe Salton Sea* has a strange history.
About a century ago it was a dried up desert lake. An irrigation dike broke up north and flooded the area (it's below sea level). In the 1950s it was something of a resort, but that's been mostly abandoned. It's still a big hit with birds, but increasing salinity and lack of source water may put an end to that.
Boo.
*just noticed the guy who wrote the article has the same initials and last name as me. A distant relative? Maybe I'll drop him a line.
great little video.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to see the whole video, it looks like a fascinating story.
ReplyDeleteFor a couple of years I've been meaning to take a side-trip out there during one of my Disneyland trips, specifically to see the North Shore Yacht Club building and the (also) abandoned 50's motel ruins...