Ballarat does have some "miner" residents.

But some places look a little less habitable.

Beyond Ballarat

March 27 in the United States ⋅ 🌬 84 °F

We left Brent & April’s place and drove to 4 miles north of Ballarat, CA. The last 7 miles was pretty much all washboard, 10 mph driving. There was only a small amount of stuff that had to be put back to where it lived. We checked in at the entrance of the camp area and found a relatively level spot to park the motorhome. The wind is blowing, but is supposed to calm about sunset, maybe. Tonight’s lecture will be on black holes.Read more