# Gold King Mine - Link: https://mywalkabout.net/gold-king-mine/ - Published: 2016-11-15T13:27:00-07:00 - Author: My Walkabout The Holiday season is almost upon us, but I wanted to beat the rush and madness that will soon happen. A trip up to [Jerome](http://www.azjerome.com/jerome/) for some unique Christmas gifts seemed in order. The shops accommodate the gifts I wanted for the youngsters, and as I am walking back to the car, I am intrigued by a sign pointing towards a ghost town just a mile up the road…..[Gold King Mine Ghost Town](http://www.goldkingmineghosttown.com/). [[ The place is a graveyard of junk cars and old mining equipment. The working saw mill grinds and spins at the top of the hill, the only noise to be heard. I find a shrine built in front of the entrance… Don Robertson.[](https://i0.wp.com/mywalkabout.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/3018d-img_5974.jpg?ssl=1) For 30 years, this master mechanic and builder was the caretaker and operator of this place, only to have passed on earlier this week. I find immense comfort in his solitary eyes, perhaps a soul that mirrors my own. The relics of this place take on a new meaning as I slowly walk through the treasures that Don so carefully gathered and maintained for future generations. ### Share this: * [ Email ](https://mywalkabout.net/gold-king-mine/?subject=%5BShared%20Post%5D%20Gold%20King%20Mine&body=https%3A%2F%2Fmywalkabout.net%2Fgold-king-mine%2F&share=email) * [Post](https://x.com/share) * [Share on Tumblr](https://www.tumblr.com/share) * [ WhatsApp ](https://mywalkabout.net/gold-king-mine/?share=jetpack-whatsapp) * [ Nextdoor ](https://mywalkabout.net/gold-king-mine/?share=nextdoor) * [ Threads ](https://mywalkabout.net/gold-king-mine/?share=threads) * [[ * [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) * [ Reddit ](https://mywalkabout.net/gold-king-mine/?share=reddit) ### Like this: Like Loading…