The Eerie, Abandoned Military Base in the Desert

The Salton Sea WWII Naval Air Station in Southern California is a remarkable atomic legacy site that buzzed with activity for years! This remote air station is accessible only by 4WD, making it a hidden gem few experience. With treacherous, unmaintained roads and deep sand, tread carefully to avoid getting stuck. Built in the 1940s for atomic bomb-shape testing during the Manhattan Project and abandoned since the 1990s, the Salton Sea Naval Air Station is an extraordinary place to explore. Join us as we uncover fascinating spots, including The Pier, the Power Station, Building A-1, and the lesser-known "Dogsite Building," where dummy atomic bombs were loaded onto planes for testing, along with two landing strips for these aircraft. Many planes met tragic fates, and many young men made the ultimate sacrifice to defend the United States.