The Abandoned Rancho Appaloosa
Published 6th of February, 2017
The Road Ahead
You can drive up to the ranch from the main entrance. Just take care to avoid the encroaching flora.
An Old Security Post?
On the way up, if you look back, you will see this old building. I checked it out, but it is completely stripped bare. Also, the track to it is covered in very prickly shrubs, so it really isn't worth the diversion.
Not So Secure
The old security fences are slowly being scavenged.
Mind The Holes!
And it isn't just fences that are scavenged! Plumbing has been removed at various points along the road. So if you are driving watch out for these holes.
Another Guard Post?
I'm not sure what the point of this hut was for. Given that there are two main gates (see next page), this would seem surplus to requirements.
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