Beatty, Nevada, is 115 miles north of Las Vegas. This rural desert town sprang up in the 1870s when homesteaders settled along the Amargosa River. Beatty became the heart of the Bullfrog mining district due to the abundance of water in the area.Beatty became connected to Las Vegas in 1906 … [Read more...]
Nevada Historic Sites and Landmarks Where To Find Them
Nevada boasts a wealth of historic sites and landmarks. From abandoned mining towns that once thrived on gold and silver to ranches that housed the legendary Pony Express to Indian dwellings, forts, saloons, railroad depots, and historic buildings - the state is dotted with these fascinating relics. … [Read more...]
Nelson Ghost Town Eldorado Canyon Nevada
Eldorado Canyon in Southern Nevada was a rough and tumbled place in the mid-1880s. At least 12 mining camps were established in the canyon. The mining era lasted about 30 years. Some prospectors found gold. Many found nothing.Today most visitors to Eldorado Canyon come to take the Techatticup … [Read more...]
Cathedral Gorge State Park Nevada Day Trip
Erosion and climate extremes have created a unique landscape in Eastern Nevada State Park. Your first stop at Cathedral George State Park should be the visitors center, which has displays and information about eastern Nevada.Cathedral Gorge Information Center is open from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm … [Read more...]
Red Rock Canyon Las Vegas Day Trip
Red Rock Canyon is a 17-mile drive from the Las Vegas strip. If you are looking for a break from the glitz and glitter of Las Vegas, then head to the Red Rock. Some of the most spectacular scenery in Nevada is only a thirty-minute drive from downtown.Start your trip off with a stop at the Red … [Read more...]
Lost City Museum Overton Las Vegas Day Trip
Venture into the past at the Lost City Museum in Overton, Nevada, and discover the bygone era of the Anasazi Indians. This captivating museum is just a short day trip from Las Vegas, depending on traffic, taking a little over an hour to reach. The museum's interior and exterior are worth exploring, … [Read more...]
Thunder Mountain Monument Imlay Nevada
Thunder Mountain Monument Imlay Nevada. This unusual attraction is located along Interstate 80, about 130 miles east of Reno, Nevada. Thunder Mountain is One man's creation dedicated to the North American Indians.Imlay, Nevada, is a tiny railroad town about two hours from Reno, Nevada. This … [Read more...]
Gold Point Nevada Ghost Town Day Trip
Gold Point, Nevada, has gone from a bustling mining town to just a few residents. If you love visiting a deserted location free from the constraints of the urban sprawl, then the old ghost town of Gold Point, Nevada, is the spot for you.Ranchers and miners first settled the town during the … [Read more...]
Cave Lake State Park Nevada
Cave Lake State Park is located in an isolated section of Northern Nevada, about 16 miles from the town of Ely. The lake is not huge, but big enough to hold a population of native brown and stocked rainbow trout. Boats are permitted on the lake but must adhere to the speed limit; there are no jet … [Read more...]
Nevada State Museum Carson City Day Trip
Nevada State Museum Carson City is housed in a former United States Mint building. The Carson mint was in operation from1870 to1885 and again from 1889 until 1893 when it closed permanently. During this time, it minted silver coins and gold coins. Nevada State, Museum Carson City, opened to the … [Read more...]
Fort Churchill Nevada State Historic Park
Fort Churchill, Nevada, was built to protect the early settlers. Construction on the fort began in July 1860 and was completed the following year. The fort was a supply depot for the Union Army during the American Civil War, with 200 soldiers stationed there.Most of Fort Churchill was abandoned … [Read more...]
Nevada Northern Railway Museum Day Trip
Nevada Northern Railway in Ely is a functional historic railroad and museum. A visit to this museum will let you see a real working 19th-century steam locomotive in all its grit and glory.Ely has a long history of rail dating back to the early 1900s. Both freight and passenger trains served the … [Read more...]
Mormon Station State Park Nevada Day Trip
Mormon Station State Park is located in Genoa, Nevada. The park is a short scenic drive outside Carson City and about 40 miles from Reno, Nevada. Genoa is home to only 250 people and offers a quaint town charm with a historical feel. It's a resort town with a relaxed atmosphere to get away from the … [Read more...]
Pahrump Valley Winery Day Trip From Las Vegas
Pahrump Valley Winery is about a 60-mile drive from the Las Vegas Strip. The winery is located in the Mojave desert and is Nevada's only producing winery, although several small vineyards are scattered around the Silver State.Out in the middle of the desert, you expect to find ghost towns, not a … [Read more...]
Virginia City Day Trip Things To Do and See
Virginia City, Nevada, takes visitors on a trip back to the pioneer days of the American West. Virginia City is an excellent experience for families passionate about history, imagination, and fun!The mining boom of the 1800s turned Virginia City into a prominent settlement between Denver and San … [Read more...]