The Atlas Obscura Guide To Old Station

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Old Station, California

Updated February 4, 2025

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Unusual Attractions in Old Station

Painted Dunes from the top of the adjacent cinder cone.

Old Station, California

Painted Dunes

Sunset-colored dunes of volcanic ash make taking a poor photo impossible.

Looking down Wind Tunnel.

Old Station, California

Subway Cave

A large lava tube that can be walked through with no special equipment.

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Looking north from the front of the office.

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Hat Creek Radio Observatory

The first radio telescope dedicated to the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence.

9 miles from Old Station

Hello from the stone Gingerbread Man.

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Packway Sculpture Park

A whimsical display of massive metal sculptures made from recycled materials.

19 miles from Old Station

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