Sportsman and Walker Lake are must-stops on your drive down 95 - if anything, to stop and soak in the overload of landscapes here. The steep east slope of the Wassuk Range falls right into this ancient sea. Absolutely stunning. Bathrooms are clean, and the shaded windbreaks make a lovely place to think and ponder. You can tell even though Walker's silent, it's still well-loved by all.

The HUGE downside here is the lack of things to do - thanks to the now dead lake. Fish no longer live here, boats cannot be launched due to decreased water levels. Walker is a sad case of people's stupidity and negligence, but somehow, this ancient sea remains magical. Our fingers are crossed that she bounces back in the near future.