The Ghost Town at Castle Dome

About forty miles outside the city of Yuma at the end of 7 miles of rough gravel road sits a little ghost town which was once a thriving mining town in the late 1800s. It has been rebuilt and all the buildings filled with antiques and memorabilia from the time period. We enjoyed walking around and seeing ancient machinery, tools, clothing, and knickknacks from more than 100 years ago. 

I could have spent hours exploring every nook and cranny of the place, but toddlers and husband ensured I didn’t tarry for too long. The place had such a unique feel to it, like I was actually In a town in the Old West 140 years ago, or at least on a movie set. The glaring sun, bright blue sky, and desert breeze just added to the milieu.

After we were finished exploring the place, we stopped at a little restaurant called The Dirty South and had some bbq and tacos followed by a date shake. Alvin said the shake tasted like “dates and dirt” but Liam sure enjoyed it.

Along the road home is a big sign that reads “Stop, Rest, Worship.” Beyond the sign sitting amongst the fields is a tiny church. Apparently, it was built by a farmer 25 years ago in memory of his wife. We stopped for a minute and explored it before heading back to Yuma.