Scottys Castle Mini Blocks

Skip the heat and visit Death Valley through this fun reconstruction of one of its more colorful features. Death Valley Ranch, or Scotty's Castle as its more commonly known, was built by Chicago millionaire Albert Mussey Johnson. However, it's named for Walter Scott, a colorful con man and prospector who convinced everyone he had built the castle with funds from a fictional gold mine. Despite the fraud, the two became unlikely friends. Recreate this strange bit of history with the family through this mini-blocks set.