# Oatman - Link: https://mywalkabout.net/oatman/ - Published: 2021-06-29T05:01:18-07:00 - Author: My Walkabout **I learned about the historic Route 66 town** of [Oatman](https://www.visitarizona.com/places/cities/oatman/) from my niece. They were in Laughlin, Nevada for some fireworks show a few years ago, and took a day trip out to see this infamous Western town and the donkeys that roam the streets (and essentially run the show). A few months ago I left work early on a Friday to see this place for myself. ![](https://i0.wp.com/mywalkabout.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_1707.jpg?resize =640%2C360&ssl=1) **This is probably my most favorite section of Route 66**, at least so far. Slowly winding along the canyon roads, the town just appears out of nowhere, lining both sides of the highway for a block or two before the desert landscape once again takes hold. ![](https://i0.wp.com/mywalkabout.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_1716.jpg?resize =640%2C360&ssl=1) **Night closes in** a few minutes after I arrive, so I head back into town early the next morning. Donkey’s greet me shyly as I wander up and down Main street, checking out the weather beaten storefronts of Oatman. ![](https://i0.wp.com/mywalkabout.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_1721.jpg?resize =640%2C480&ssl=1) **Clackety clack** is the sound my shoes make as I walk along the wooden planks of the town’s sidewalks. A hearty cowboy with a pooper scooper for donkey dung goes up and down the Main street, cleaning up after the donkeys before another day of tourists arrive. ![](https://i0.wp.com/mywalkabout.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_1723.jpg?resize =640%2C480&ssl=1) **I am now fully vaccinated against Covid**, but mask mandates are still in effect. Weary I am of this year long pandemic, but respectful I must be. I avoid entering the stores and restaurants, staying outside and away from others, man and donkey alike. ### Share this: * [ Email ](https://mywalkabout.net/oatman/?subject=%5BShared%20Post%5D%20Oatman&body=https%3A%2F%2Fmywalkabout.net%2Foatman%2F&share=email) * [Post](https://x.com/share) * [Share on Tumblr](https://www.tumblr.com/share) * [ WhatsApp ](https://mywalkabout.net/oatman/?share=jetpack-whatsapp) * [ Nextdoor ](https://mywalkabout.net/oatman/?share=nextdoor) * [ Threads ](https://mywalkabout.net/oatman/?share=threads) * [[ * [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) * [ Reddit ](https://mywalkabout.net/oatman/?share=reddit) ### Like this: Like Loading…