Day miles: 340
Trip miles: 2117
We headed out of Salt Lake City in a bit of light rain. I put on my rain gear - mainly because it was so cold, but I also thought we might get into heavier rain. A little to the west of Salt Lake City we headed south on an original path of the Lincoln Highway. We were headed for Orr's Ranch - a stop along the LH where travelers could get fuel, food or lodging.
Out trip took us up and over a mountain. Along the way we saw evidence of a fire that seemed to have happened fairly recently. There was still a very strong smell of smoke and charred wood.
After passing the U.S. Army Dugway Proving Ground (chemical and biological weapon management and storage) we headed back north and soon found the dirt road to Orr's Ranch.
The building at Orr's Ranch was built in the 1800s. From 1913-1927 this was a popular place for travelers on the Lincoln Highway. We decided against staying for the night. The ranch is actively farmed today by descendants of Matthew Orr - the Scotsman who came to the valley in 1875. No one was around when we were there (there are other more modern buildings and a barn near the old log house.)
We left the ranch and headed back north, then west to Nevada. Along the way we drove through salt flats - near the Bonneville Salt Flats where the land speed trials are held.
We arrived in Elko, NV, late in the evening. Johann discovered a neat Basque restaurant where they served meals family style. The Basques came to the area as sheep herders. I had pork chops - the picture says it all!!
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