I hope the whole Salton Sea area can see some rejuvenation. The sea, the land, and the citizens who've stayed there (and no doubt pay taxes) deserve a chance.
kraftymomma1979: Me too. Lots of people invested in land here in the 1950's and 1960's with the dream of this place becoming the next Palm Springs - but with water. Lots of shattered dreams in the end.
I am curious why the landowners/renters and the insurance companies weren't held accountable for cleaning up after the big flood in the early 80s. If everyone had his/her part to clean up their own discards, there wouldn't be broken down trailers, cars, etc. sitting around and detracting from the area. I used to hear stories that a volcano formed that area, and that one day it will blow its top again.
kraftymomma1979: In addition to the flooding, the water quality of the lake went way downhill. Hundreds of thousands of fish died off and washed up on the shores. At the time, I don't think many people cared to return. I'm not sure if many landowners out here even had flood insurance. Then there are numerous trailers and homes that simply get abandoned when the owners get old and pass away. There's a 30% unemployment rate out here - simply no money to do a major cleanup.
I've never heard about the volcano. For some interesting information on the Salton Sea, you should by or rent Plagues & Pleasures on the Salton Sea. A very informative and entertaining film about this place.
It is a Native American story, I believe. The story goes that the volcano helped create a major part of the area. It's been so long since I heard those stories. I took notes, but my home was gutted by fire several years ago. I lost many notes and photos. I might have a handful of photos left from the visits there in the 80s. I also heard that the gods would shake the earth every so often to send water to that area, hence the flooding every so many years. It had a cycle.
kraftymomma1979: That's some interesting history. Sorry to hear about your loss to fire. A few years ago, the San Diego wildflowers came to within a few blocks of my home.
Wow quite a transformation on the North Shore Yacht club. When I was out there several months ago it looked a little on the hopeless side. Thanks for your video update on the project :)
And stay tuned. The renovation project is almost done. The museum should be open by the end of March. Check out saltonseamuseum (dot) org for more info.
I saw a couple of new photos on their website, and the restoration is BEAUTIFUL! Is the community center/museum open to the public yet?
kraftymomma1979 1 year ago
@kraftymomma1979 Yeah, the inside is very nice, too. The grand opening will be on May 1st, 2010 from 10 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
slworking2 1 year ago
I hope the whole Salton Sea area can see some rejuvenation. The sea, the land, and the citizens who've stayed there (and no doubt pay taxes) deserve a chance.
kraftymomma1979 2 years ago
kraftymomma1979: Me too. Lots of people invested in land here in the 1950's and 1960's with the dream of this place becoming the next Palm Springs - but with water. Lots of shattered dreams in the end.
slworking2 2 years ago
I am curious why the landowners/renters and the insurance companies weren't held accountable for cleaning up after the big flood in the early 80s. If everyone had his/her part to clean up their own discards, there wouldn't be broken down trailers, cars, etc. sitting around and detracting from the area. I used to hear stories that a volcano formed that area, and that one day it will blow its top again.
kraftymomma1979 2 years ago
kraftymomma1979: In addition to the flooding, the water quality of the lake went way downhill. Hundreds of thousands of fish died off and washed up on the shores. At the time, I don't think many people cared to return. I'm not sure if many landowners out here even had flood insurance. Then there are numerous trailers and homes that simply get abandoned when the owners get old and pass away. There's a 30% unemployment rate out here - simply no money to do a major cleanup.
slworking2 2 years ago
I've never heard about the volcano. For some interesting information on the Salton Sea, you should by or rent Plagues & Pleasures on the Salton Sea. A very informative and entertaining film about this place.
slworking2 2 years ago
It is a Native American story, I believe. The story goes that the volcano helped create a major part of the area. It's been so long since I heard those stories. I took notes, but my home was gutted by fire several years ago. I lost many notes and photos. I might have a handful of photos left from the visits there in the 80s. I also heard that the gods would shake the earth every so often to send water to that area, hence the flooding every so many years. It had a cycle.
kraftymomma1979 2 years ago
kraftymomma1979: That's some interesting history. Sorry to hear about your loss to fire. A few years ago, the San Diego wildflowers came to within a few blocks of my home.
slworking2 2 years ago
@kraftymomma1979 Indeed. As much as I like exploring decay, it would be nice to see the area brought back to life eventually.
slworking2 1 year ago
Wow quite a transformation on the North Shore Yacht club. When I was out there several months ago it looked a little on the hopeless side. Thanks for your video update on the project :)
tuttle566 2 years ago
No problem. Yeah - this place has really been transformed over the last few months. It should reopen sometime in March.
slworking2 2 years ago
And stay tuned. The renovation project is almost done. The museum should be open by the end of March. Check out saltonseamuseum (dot) org for more info.
slworking2 2 years ago
slworking2,
Outstanding thank you for the info.
tuttle566
tuttle566 2 years ago
tuttle566: No problem. I plan on visiting the area again at the end of March. It's a three hour drive from my home.
slworking2 2 years ago
They're moving quick on the yacht club.
jasonmit 2 years ago
Indeed. I'll have to take another trip out here soon.
slworking2 2 years ago
Looks like they are moving along nicely.
davidsquall351 2 years ago
Yeah. It will be cool to see what it looks like when they're all done.
slworking2 2 years ago
Love these modern ruins.
keytoothed 2 years ago
Me too. So cool to explore.
slworking2 2 years ago