Russell and the Cathedral in the Canyon
Posted by Teddy Osuch on March 15, 2012
I went to Las Vegas to see a good friend, Russell, who I had not seen for over 25 years. Russell has a Harley-Davidson Fat Bob. We took a great ride West of Las Vegas towards Death Valley. During that ride, Russell took me to a place locally known as the “Cathedral Canyon”. Its located in the desert and you do not know it is there until you are right upon it. Over the years, the site has been vandalized but some of it still remains intact. It is said that the last Indian in Nevada is buried there. I provided a photo of a fine stand of tires someone set up to burn. The pictures following show the current state of this weird landmark.
As an interesting aside, Cathedral Canyon is near the town of Pahrump, NV. Pahrump is the location of the first brothel in Nevada. It is currently the location of the famous Chicken Ranch. There is an organized motorcycle ride there every year to celebrate the town’s history. Perhaps I will ride along to document the event.
Teddy on the Go 
deweycrain said
Now I like desolate locales and necrotic statuary as much as the next guy, but Teddy C’mon …..You write ” to see Russell, who I had not seen for over 25 years…” Does that mean we can’t see Russell either? Where’s Russell?? !!! Where’s the pic??!! You got My pic !! Why not Russell’s?? I wanna see Russell ….. waaaahhh
Teddy Osuch said
Like most aging paranoids, Russell doesn’t like pictures too much so I didn’t press. I will eventually get a pic and post it.
deweycrain said
Okay, I’m cool w/that….And don’t forget Corinne & Tommy 😉
Teddy Osuch said
I had to miss Corinne and Tommy last time I was in CA because Modesto was too cold. I will go back in fall 2012.
deweycrain said
Yesh, You’ve told me before why you couldn’t make Modesto the first time around. I was just reminding to get pics on the 2nd go round 😉 Yesh, I know I’m cheeky….