Feb 10, 2017
Feb 8, 2017
Highway 50 Nevada: The Loneliest Road in America
In July 1986, Life magazine dubbed the Nevada stretch of U.S. Route 50 the "Loneliest Road in America". With few signs of civilization along this quiet stretch of desert tarmac, the name stuck. It may seem strange to want to photo journal a road known for a lot of nothing, but there is something awe-inspiring about the extreme quiet and starkness of wide open space.
After heading east from Fallon traffic dropped off almost instantly. Soon there were no fences, no homes in the distance, even power lines became scarce. After driving for a bit I pulled off the road to admire the vast nothingness and was surprised when two military helicopters appeared from behind a nearby hill and buzzed overhead. I was aware there was a military base near Fallon, but hadn't expected to see that. Highway 50 was otherwise quiet, but knowing how varied my road trip was about to become, I knew this drive would only emphasize the contrast.
After heading east from Fallon traffic dropped off almost instantly. Soon there were no fences, no homes in the distance, even power lines became scarce. After driving for a bit I pulled off the road to admire the vast nothingness and was surprised when two military helicopters appeared from behind a nearby hill and buzzed overhead. I was aware there was a military base near Fallon, but hadn't expected to see that. Highway 50 was otherwise quiet, but knowing how varied my road trip was about to become, I knew this drive would only emphasize the contrast.  |
| Two military helicopters passed me along the way. |
Feb 7, 2017
Abandoned Hospital on Angel Island
Constructed in 1911, this abandoned hospital is located on Angel Island in the San Francisco Bay. Originally this was a 70-bed hospital where soldiers returning from overseas combat were treated. In 1918 an annex was added to care for men with lingering illnesses.
In 1954, when Angel Island had a Nike Missile site, the building was converted to a barracks. In 1962 the missiles were removed, but the abandoned East Garrison of Fort McDowell remains today. Stairwells and unstable structural elements have since been removed for safety, but the structures themselves can still be entered and explored. More from Angel Island here.
In 1954, when Angel Island had a Nike Missile site, the building was converted to a barracks. In 1962 the missiles were removed, but the abandoned East Garrison of Fort McDowell remains today. Stairwells and unstable structural elements have since been removed for safety, but the structures themselves can still be entered and explored. More from Angel Island here.
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