Eric on The Road

Journeys into the offbeat, off the beaten path, overlooked and forgotten - by Eric Model

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

New Podcast Posting: Hot Enough to Fry An Egg

Oatman, Arizona has undergone a renaissance of sorts in recent years thanks to burgeoning worldwide interest in Route 66.

In addition to the old Route 66, Oatman is famous for the wild burros freely roam the town . They can be hand-fed carrots and “burro chow,” both readily available in practically every store in town. The burros are descended from pack animals turned loose by early prospectors, and are protected by the US Department of the Interior.
Oatman is also famous for its unique Independence Day celebration that includes a contest where participants attempt to cook an egg on the sidewalk with the aid of solar devices.

We spoke with Jackie Roland of Oatman about how they fry eggs at High Noon on July Fourth, what it means to the town and the burros who hang out there too.

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http://conversationsontheroad.com

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