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| Landmark #443 | Inyo County | Visited: December 31, 2011 | Plaque? YES! 🙂 |
| What is it? | A plaque marking the failed attempt of many westward pioneers to drink from the salty Searles Lake! |
| What makes it historical? | THE GUIDE SAYS: In this area, several groups of midwestern emigrants who had escaped from hazards and privations in Death Valley in 1849 sought to secure water from Searles Lake. They turned northward and westward in despair when they discovered its salty nature, and with great difficulty crossed the Argus and other mountains to reach settlements of Central and Southern California.
OTHER TIDBITS: That pretty well sums it up! |
| How can I Help the Helpers? | HERE’S HOW:
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| Where is this place? | LISTED DIRECTIONS: Trona Wildrose Rd at Valley Wells Rd 5.5 mi NE of Trona, CA 93562 ANNOTATIONS: From Los Angeles: ~180mi (290km) — 3hrs |
| When should I go? | Whenever the mood strikes you! |
