THE WILD BURROS OF OATMAN, AZ

This episode of The Route 66 Podcast features my talk with Jackie Roland Murray, author of a popular book highlighting Oatman history and owner of Fast Fanny’s Gift Shop.  Today, Oatman is one of the most popular Route 66 towns and is known for the wild burrows that roam the streets.   Jackie shares with me many interesting stories from this town that once had a population of 10,000 residents during the gold rush years.  Today, the population of Oatman is just 150 people and several thousand burros.

Highlights of my talk with Jackie include:

• The early history of Oatman and story of Olive Oatman
• The 1915 discovery of gold in the area
• The wild burros of Oatman and why there are so many today
• Why the wild burro population will continue to grow and grow
• Naming rights for the newborn burros in town
• Daily and annual Oatman events
• The Oatman Hotel and famous past guests
• Why the tourists are so special in Oatman

Website: Oatman, Arizona

Link: Fast Fanny’s Gift Shop