Bernice    

Remnants of mill foundation at canyon mouth
This old brick-lined boiler was retired a long time ago
We found these three shacks on the way up to the townsite- they appear to be of fairly modern (1940's, plus or minus 15 years) construction.

Bernice townsite
The Antimony King mine, unless we're mistaken. Lots of mine activity in Bernice Canyon
Lots of abandoned equipment dot the landscape

Old compressor outside the Blue Eagle Mine
The Blue Eagle Mine
I may be a city boy, but I know a cow when I see one, and this ain't no cow
Not exactly high security, but you get the idea
 How many ways are there to say STAY OUT?
A broken bottle rests in some Mormon tea.
Finally managed to have time to get to the elusive Cabin
Someone obviously wanted to make a good first impression
The cabin might be a little dirty, but it's downright cozy and comfortable, especially during a summer thunderstorm.
This corral may have been here for a hundred years. Or not.
There is still a reward, you know. He could be anywhere.
Mining museum curator, intrepid explorer and seeker of truth- I give you Mr. Petr Suchomel from the Czech Republic.

Yes, it's me- hacking at the road so Petr can get the Escapel across in one piece. Funny how you don't notice these obstacles on an ATV.
(Courtesy Petr Suchomel Collection)

These odd little bugs seemed quite happy milling about these flowers.
(Courtesy Petr Suchomel Collection)
Well sure, it looks like a cute little mouse now, but wait until it charges.
(Courtesy Petr Suchomel Collection)
The remains of a wagon bed
(Courtesy Petr Suchomel Collection)
A summer thunderstorm over the Stillwater Mountains.
Petr turned down a gracious offer to wrestle a calf, as we passed by this scene in Dixie Valley.
(Courtesy Petr Suchomel Collection)