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Exploring the Secret Cave Homes of Dublin Gulch, California!

Step back in time with us as we uncover the fascinating history of Dublin Gulch in Shoshone, California! 🏜️ Tucked away near Death Valley, this incredible site is home to unique cave dwellings carved directly into the desert landscape. Learn about the hardy miners, prospectors like Shorty Harris, and even rumors of the Manson Family, who once called these subterranean homes their own. We'll explore the ingenious ways they adapted to the harsh desert environment, creating surprisingly comfortable shelters. If you love hidden gems, forgotten history, and a touch of the quirky, this is one adventure you won't...

It been years since we stayed in Shoshone Inn after a day trip in Death Valley and on our way home. We didn’t have time to explore Shoshone then and glad that we had time to visit this historical site. This is walking distance from our hotel. This is the info on the Visitor brochure: “During the 1920s, miners carved dwellings in this caliche clay embankment. The name "Dublin Gulch" may have come from an area of the same name in Butte, Montana, where one resident, Joe Vollmer, had lived. Some caves have split levels, stovepipes, and garages. No one has lived in Dublin Gulch since 1970. "Castle in Clay" is another cave dug out by Harvey Rutledge near the...

This place exceeds all expectations, I was flabbergasted to see the amount of artifacts here. Ended up staying way longer than I thought I would be to get the full experience. Dublin Gulch may not seem like much, but once you visit you truly see how...