2024-09-26, 02:38 PM
For a couple of years now I've heard rumors of a doomsday "bunker" that was built by end-of-the-world preppers, or the Manson Family, or even an off-duty park ranger. Every time I've heard the story it's been different. I thought I might know the general area and not long ago I got a clue that had me melting my eyeballs staring at Google Earth. I'm 97.67% sure I can get to it, so Sunday I'll load up a cooler of cold drinks, my usual backcountry gear, and two of my grandkids. I haven't told the youngest yet that it does involve a little hiking since it's in a wilderness area, but hopefully she won't complain too much. I really want to nail down the location because it is close to the route I've planned for my brother's big Death Valley trip in November. The one we were supposed to do last year, but moved over to the Mojave Preserve because Hillary was cranky. No overnight this trip, just one really long day.