TWO GUNS, AZ

Steve, Gary, Cat & Jim

 


abandoned gas station
This is the first Structure you see when you exit Interstate 40

entrance to the camping area
Then you are Welcomed to the Campgrounds

everything has been vandalized
The next thing you see is the Artwork on the Water Tanks

we didn't check in
The Campground Office

The site of Two Guns  is recognized as an easy place to cross Canyon Diablo--first, by wagon, and then later by motor cars.  It was originally called "Canyon Lodge" when the National Trail Highway moved westward.   When the Trail was re-named Route 66, the site's name was changed to Two Guns.  During the heyday of Route 66, Two Guns became one of the numerous tourist traps along the way, with a gas station, overnight accommodations, a food emporium, as well as the zoo.  Two Guns went into decline with the building of Interstate 40.   Remains: The old bridge across Canyon Diablo which was a part of the National Trail and Route 66 is still standing; there are also numerous ruins associated with the zoo, as well as the remnants of buildings associated with various eras of Two Guns's past.  There are also the abandoned gas station and the camp grounds buildings complete with a swimming pool.   Camping is not recommended in the area due to the close proximity to Interstate 40.

anyone for a swim
This Swimming Pool was near the Office

this was in decent shape
Another Abandoned Building

we were out of sight from the highway
This was the Best Building to Camp Behind


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