Western hospitality at it s finest! Welcome to Battle Mountain, ! Battle Mountain sits near the geographic center of the state, which also lies in Lander County. With access from the north, south, east and west, Battle Mountain provides a halfway point to just about everywhere you need to be in the state. Battle Mountain is in the heart of one of the world's richest gold-producing areas, and is home to several active gold mines. While the modern mining industry is important, holding equal prominence in the hearts and minds of residents is the history that made us great - the Western Shoshone Native Americans, Basque sheepherders and cattle ranchers have made their home in our area. Once famous for its quality turquoise mines, the battle Mountain areas still offers plenty of opportuni- ties for aspiring miners to discover a treasure trove of surprises. towards the small community of Austin. In late sum- Battle Mountain is the perfect access point to liter- mer, the town shifts gears with old time country flair, ally hundreds of miles of back-country roads and as the the Mountain Music Festival fills the air with trails. The area offers unlimited outdoor recreation bluegrass musicians from around the west, and the with year-round access to public lands. Visitors and town holds a country fair and harvest festival. residents alike enjoy fishing, hunting and 4-wheeling. Visitors to Battle Mountain will enjoy an area One of the highlights of the hunting season is the filled with Old West stories, wildlife, mountains, annual Chukar Tournament and feed. After a day in sagebrush, and more natural beauty than the eye can the field hunting these elusive birds, hunters gather at behold. Adventure-seekers can be spotted year-round the Lander County Convention Center in Battle on the back roads scouting hiking, mountain biking Mountain for a night of good food, conversation and and just exploring the amazingly vast area. plenty of prizes. It's a fun event for visitors and For those who would like to make the area their locals alike. home, Battle Mountain offers employment opportuni- Other outdoor recreation in the area includes the ties with higher income potential than most other Copper Basin Mountain Bike Trail, a tough bike trail groomed by the Bureau of Land Management, a nine- small communities. Adding to that, the town can hole golf course, local swimming pool and parks, and boast a state-of-the-art hospital, an assisted living an ATV and motocross track. The area sees many facility, and a very nice senior citizens' center where rodeos throughout the year, and the rodeo grounds you can spend the afternoon in a game of cards, are ready for action big and small. crafts or a number of other programs provided. The town of Battle Mountain is famous across Battle Mountain can also brag on the sunrises and America (and internationally, too) for the World sunsets - comparable to any place in the northern Human Powered Speed Challenge, held each year on hemisphere. the flattest road in the - State Rt. 305 - Come to Battle Mountain, and enjoy Western which stretches from the outskirts of Battle Mountain Hospitality at its finest! 4 - Battle Mountain, Nevada Visitors Guide What are those letters Close to everywhere via on the mountain? interstate, road and rail

Longtime Battle Mountain line and the whole school resident Eleanor Lemaire turned out to pull brush and recalled how the large BM move rocks. We carried white- came to be put on the mountain- wash up and painted the B.M. side overlooking town. Lemaire The letters measure 100’ by passed away in 2003 at the age 75’. Later we received a letter of 101, but leaves behind these from the Aviation Department memories: in Washington, D.C. thanking Located in the heart of northern Nevada, midway “It’s a long happy story. It us for putting the letters there. between Winnemucca and Elko, Battle Mountain is was 1926 and we were sitting It was halfway between Moun- the seat of Lander County and home to approxi- on the steps at the high school. tain Home and Tonopah and the mately 5,500 residents (always room for one I suggested putting a letter on best landmark around as it more!). Deriving its economy from mining, ranching the hill. We asked Professor could be viewed from miles and tourism, it offers year-round access to vast pub- Saxe to help. (He was the car- around and was very distinc- lic lands where you can hike, camp, hunt, and fish pentry teacher). We laid the tive. The pilots flew by line of without ever seeing another soul! two letters out using a chalk sight then.”

Wide open spaces to run and roam Battle Mountain is the county seat of Lander County, a huge area that encompasses 5,621 square miles. Over 85 percent of the county are public lands managed by federal agencies. Within the borders of Lander County, one can find wild animals such as deer and antelope, many types of upland game birds and a variety of small mammals. Wild horses, such as those shown at right, are a frequent sight within the area. No matter which way you travel out of Bat- tle Mountain, there’s something to do, see and explore!

Battle Mountain, Nevada Visitors Guide - 5 What battle? What mountain? No easy answers... but lots of history! Probably the most-asked question by visitors to this area is some variation of: “Where is the mountain Battle Mountain is named after?” A good question. A legitimate question. But a question with no easy answer. Of the basic four questions of Who, What, When and Where, there is general agreement on only one – the when. Everyone seems to agree that whatever it was, it occurred in 1857. As to the who, there are two separate and distinct stories, each with a different What and Where. So, let’s start with what is known and generally not disput- ed, and go from there. The name Battle Mountain first appeared in April, 1866, when the Battle Mountain Mining District was formed. The PHOTO COURTESY NANCY WAGNER area was rich with silver and copper ore, and a booming min- This old building was originally used as a station to ing camp sprung up around the mines. The Battle Mountain load cattle onto rail cars in the Reese River Valley, Mining District soon earned itself a railroad siding and, the name was recorded for posterity. south of Battle Mountain. The desert around Battle But how did the name Battle Mountain come to be? One Mountain contains many relics from times past — story says that a man named Tannenhill stopped in at the office including the ghost town of Galena, and several old of the Reese River Reveille, the region’s main newspaper, to mine sites. show off a rich copper ore specimen and to brag a bit about his party of 23 emigrants ever had a battle with Indians anywhere discoveries. The editor of the Reveille asked Tannenhill how along the route. he camed to call the new district the Battle Mountain Mining Not one word of this heroic battle was published in the District. He replied that it was in honor of a battle he and 23 newspapers – the very newspapers who published the tale of other emigrants had with the Indians nearly a decade earlier, in one man naked in the wilderness. It’s possible that Tannenhill 1857. was telling the truth – it’s also possible he just made something During the 1850s, more than 200,000 emigrants bound for up to satisfy the editor of the Reveille and make himself sound and the gold rush area passed along the Emigrant important. We just don’t know. Trail, many of them following the Humboldt River. By 1857 A second story as to the beginnings of Battle Mountain the trail was well-established and the Federal Government comes from an account of another Indian attack – one that truly declared the Emigrant Trail a Federal Wagon Road, and happened, this time. appointed men to survey and oversee the road. A man named John Kirk and a survey party were ambushed The newspapers of California followed events along the in the stony, steep bluffs just north of present day Battle Moun- emigrant trail with great interest, and in 1857 many stories tain. Kirk and his company were exploring the route along the appeared that chronicled the events on the trail, and frequently base of the mountains when they spotted an Indian. They fol- listed the names of travelers recently off the trail, as well as lowed the man directly into an ambush of 55 to 60 armed and their experiences. mounted Indians hidden in a gully. It is clear from all these records that 1857 was a bloody one A running retreat ensued, with Kirk and his men fighting for travelers, at least in the area of what is now Battle Moun- back as best they could. They escaped with only wounds and tain. Rocky terrain and frequent Indian attacks – three in one the loss of one horse. Today, the gully where the Indians hid month, according to reports – made the way difficult and dead- prior to the attack is called Battle Creek. ly. These attacks were reported and read with interest in Cali- Could this well-documented event be the basis for the name fornia newspapers. In fact, one man was stripped by the Indi- Battle Mountain? Could the word “mountain” in the original ans and had to walk 10 miles until he could meet up with name “Battle Mountain Mining District” refer not to the battle another wagon train and borrow clothing. but to the mining district, which was a mountain range? Unfortunately, there is no evidence that Tannenhill and his Now you know as much as the rest of us!

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Battle Mountain boasts a rich history Museum nearing completion What began life as a cook- house on the Old 25 Ranch, this building was moved from its rural home to Battle Moun- tains. Inside the old building, renovations are currently underway, and soon the build- ing will serve as a museum for Battle Mountain. Collectors have amassed many artifacts from the area’s earliest days, and they will soon be lovingly displayed inside.

Shoshone Indians retain heritage Western Shoshone aboriginal territory encompasses much of Nevada. Although, Shoshone people have been subjected to colonial forces for several centuries, Shoshone continue to survive and acknowl- edge their connection to the land. Shoshone have continued to hunt, fish, pray and gath- er materials from the Newe Sogobia (our people’s name for the Earth Mother). We are taking steps in our communities to ensure our children learn the Creator’s laws and give traditional prayers before any taking of raw materials or traditional foods from the Newe Sogobia. Indigenous peoples’ heritage is con- nected to the earth from birth until death through ceremonies. As modern day bas- ketweavers, we gather together on a regular basis to insure traditional knowledge and skills are shared and taught to sustain our relationship with the earth, our Mother.

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Mining made the area great

Silver beginnings Gold digging the modern way

In 1862, William Talcott discovered silver in Pony When many people think of gold mining, they imagine dust-cov- Canyon, 93 miles south of present day Battle Mountain, and ered men weilding pick axes, chopping at crevices in the rock, search- the rush was on! By the end of the year, Lander County had ing for that elusive vein of gold. That was the past; today, gold is been formed and the town of Austin, just south of Battle mined on a microscopic level, but on a grander scale than ever before. Mountain, was on its way to becoming the third-largest city Gold mining today is a combination of scientists, computers and west of the Mississippi – if only for a year or two. the efforts of large earthmoving equipment to remove precious gold That discovery of silver encouraged prospectors to fan out from Austin in search of the next rich strike, and over from the earth. the next decade or so, some 160 new mining districts were Mining begins with accurate mapping of potential areas with gold formed by Austin-based prospectors, reaching from deposits. Next comes drilling for samples of the deep rock, which then California to Idaho. One of these new finds occurred some helps geologists to determine the size and shape of the deposit. Next, 80 miles north of Austin in a range of mountains that engineers determine how to mine the gold from the earth, which may formed the western flank of the Reese River Valley, just yeild a large open pit, or mean the flattening of an entire mountaintop, south of the meandering Humboldt River. In what is now depending on the location of the ore body. known as Philadelphia Canyon, rich copper ore was discov- The gold-rich rock is then sent for processing. In some cases, it is ered in late 1865 and early 1866. sent to huge leach pads, where chemical compounds make the gold In April of 1866, the prospectors decided to form a new particles release themselves from the rock. This material is then sent mining district to encompass the entire range of mountains for further processing, which removes the gold from the liquid solu- all the way north to the Humboldt River. They named the new district the Battle Mountain Mining District. tion, and melts it into the coveted bars of gold. The following year, silver was discovered at the northern Sometimes, material is so rich with gold that the gold companies edge of the new district. The timing of the discovery could forego leaching and send it directly to the mill for processing. not have been better! The largest gold mining company in Nevada is Newmont Mining One of the major drawbacks to any mining district in Corporation, who has five mines near Battle Mountain currently in Nevada was transportation – how to get supplies to the production — the Lone Tree Complex, Midas, Mule Canyon, Valmy new mines and the settlements that sprung up around and the Twin Creeks Complex. These open-pit mines yield millions of them, and how to get the ore to market. Rich ore is of little ounces of gold per year, much of which ends up in the hands of real value if you can’t afford to get it to the buyers. This bankers, gold investors, and jewelers around the world. problem was solved by the coming of the transcontinental If you’re interested in touring a working gold operation, Newmont railroad. Gold offers tours of their Lone Tree property. Call (775) 635-6640. The Central Pacific railroad announced that their soon- to-be-constructed tracks would follow the Humboldt River, and would pass not four miles from the new mine. The mine owners immediately went to work to develop the mine – called the Little Giant (a common name for mines at the time, for that was the name of a commonly used blast- ing powder.) The men who worked there were a hardy and resourceful lot. Men and machinery were brought in by wagon. Soon there was a small settlement around the mine, called the Battle Mountain Mining Camp, and other mines were developed. A five-stamp mill, powered by steam, was brought in from the to crush the ore. Since wood was scarce in the area, a boiler burned sagebrush. By 1868, business was booming, partially because the owners of the Little Giant mine had discovered more silver in a canyon four miles further south. The area boasted a hotel, and a stage line was providing regular service to and from the mines and distant cities. COURTESY PHOTO Newmont Gold Corporation’s Phoenix mine near Battle Mountain.

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Another perspective growing up in Battle Mountain In the Shadow of Mt. Lewis By Brian Lenz Reno. I didn't grow up with ed by my parent's decision to school baseball game, I any theme park. I never had a raise me in Battle Mountain - counted no less than four of Had I, as a 12-year-old mall to shop in. The closest a town whose charm lies not my previous little league boy, been asked if I would movie theater is 60 miles in what there is to do, but coaches in the stands. I doubt like growing up in Battle away. rather who is there to do it in a larger city that any Little Mountain or Reno more; I'm Instead of having a water with. League coach would watch sure that the look on my face park with 10 different water Battle Mountain High one of their former player's would have told the whole slides, I had a pool no bigger School educates about 350 games, unless it was their son story. than my front yard. The kids every year. I will gradu- or something along those Any kid in a small town bowling alley we did have - ate with the same class of 70 lines. would have given that per- closed two years ago. From a kids that I went to kinder- And though I'm more into plexed look - probably the 12-year-old's perspective, garten with. Had I lived in a organized sports, there is no same look you would receive Battle Mountain doesn't bigger city, there is no way I denying that Battle Mountain if you asked a kid if they have a lot going for it. could have named everyone is a place for outdoorsmen. would rather eat ice cream or But hindsight, not a child's in my graduating class… but The self-proclaimed "Chukar broccoli. opinion, is 20/20. I was I can. I've been able to grow Capitol of the World" is A small town doesn't have blessed with far more than I up with them and get to know home to more hunters and much in the way of entertain- was grateful for. It is likely most of them pretty well. anglers than you can shake a ment when you compare it to that I still do not fully under- I can recall being able to stick at. There is also a grow- a city, even a small one like stand how much I was grant- walk the block with five or ing population of race fans, six friends when we were just and in the summer you can young boys. In a place like see crowds at the local race- Reno or Las Vegas, no parent track watching stock cars or would allow their kids to maybe teenagers in a walk their block at night. But motocross race. there is no fear or paranoia The surrounding hills and here. Neighbors, as well as mountains are filled with parents, watch out for chil- bike trails and places to ride dren. ATV vehicles. Al these things On Friday nights in are a short drive away, which autumn, there is no dance you couldn't say had you club to go to. Rather, the lived in a larger town. focal point of the town's I shall leave for college attention is the high school football field. High school this year, and shall also leave sports capture the town's this town behind as well. But interest and the townspeople like pretty much all people come out by the hundreds to who leave this town, I'll support the young men and come back. Battle Mountain women they've seen grow up. has a way of holding on to In my experiences, I can people and I'm no different. recall coming off the field of No matter how much a per- competition - be it football or son will say they wish they baseball - and seeing the had grown up somewhere same faces I saw as a child else, they know that they are playing in Little League. better off for beging part of After playing my final high Battle Mountain. 12 - Battle Mountain, Nevada Visitors Guide

Take a tour of Battle Mountain Take a walk and see history come alive!

The existing town site of for W.T. Jenkins, the grandfa- United Methodist Church Battle Mountain was settled ther of Assemblyman John 9. 152 West Second Street. in 1870 when people and Marvel. United Methodist Church. buildings were literally Completed in 1893 by early packed up and moved in from Saval House settlers who did most of the Argenta. Many of the older 5. 775 North First Street. work themselves. Stones were homes seen as you tour Battle Saval House. Built for Elvira brought from the surrounding Mountain were moved in MacDonald in 1900. Owned hills to lay the foundation. The from surrounding mining over time by various W.T. land was originally given to camps such as Hilltop, Jenkins Company managers, the church by the Southern Getchel and Natomas. who oversaw what is now the Pacific Railroad. The parson- 140,000 acre 26 Ranch. Pur- age was added in late 1953. Huntsman Cottage chased by Joe Saval in 1924 1. Broad Street, Huntsman and has remained in his fami- Eleanor Lemaire House Johnson House Cottage. This cottage was built ly’s ownership since. 10. 215 South Broad Street. around 1910 by a contractor in the 1900s by a man who Eleanor Lemaire House. This named Robert Taylor, whose worked for the railroad. This Neely House home was built in 1916 by Mr. son was one of Battle Moun- building was owned by one of 6. 831 North First Street. Kottke, a local handyman, for tain’s postmasters. Originally the proprietors of the Capitol Neely House. Built in 1907 by Louis and Kate Lemaire. owned by Mr. Treat, who Hotel, a very prominent hotel Mr. Horton, who owned a coal moved to Battle Mountain in the area, which burned to yard behind the home and a Water Tower House from Chile to work on the rail- the ground twice. Sold and hardware store where the Owl 11. 232 East Second Street. road. Constructed to house used as a Bed and Breakfast Club is today. The original Water Tower House. Built guest overflow from the Neva- for many years. home had only two rooms.

Hancock House Lemaire Store 2. 643 North First Street, 7. 6 West Front Street. Hancock House. This house Lemaire Store. Built in 1876 was built in 1870 and was by John McWilliams, the owned by the son-in-law of building was purchased and Huntsman. The son-in-law upgraded by A.D. Lemaire in was also a Capitol Hotel 1878. It was used as a general owner. merchandise store. Hinman House 3. 685 North First Street. Johnson House Hinman House. Built in 1918 8. 105 West Second Street. by Mr. and Mrs. Dusang as a Johnson House. Built over 100 boarding house. The original years ago with lumber from a house was added on to when “New Hilltop” building purchased by the Williams (square nails have been found family. in the house.) In the early years it was owned by State Marvel House Senator Rene Lemaire, who 4. 745 North First Street. used it quite often for political Marvel House. Built in 1918 entertaining.

14 - Battle Mountain, Nevada Visitors Guide Take a tour of Battle Mountain da Hotel and therefore has two ror image of the Ancho House, Grace Presbyterian Church entrances. The water tower located at 292 East Second 17. 45 East Fourth Street. housed two wells that provid- Street. Grace Presbyterian Church. ed water for some of the sur- Originally the Episcopal rounding homes. Ripley House Church. The bell was donated 15. 190 East Third Street. by Mrs. Louise Marvel, the Dorian House Ripley House. This building daughter of W.T. Jenkins. 12. 270 East Second Street. was constructed in 1906 and Dorian House. This home was owned by Mr. Adams, a Filippini House built by the contractor Robert banker. It was used as the 18. 54 West Fourth Street. St. John Bosco Church Taylor, at about the same time Episcopal Church parsonage Filippini House. This home school. When the school was as the Water Tower House. for a time. It was purchased originally belonged to Bonner closed, the bell was donated to Cole, an original settler to the by the Ripley family in the High School, who still use it Ancho House area. The house was moved in 1953. for pep rallies and ball games 13. 292 East Second Street. from “New Hilltop.” Owner- today. Ancho House. This home was ship remains in the family St. John Bosco built in 1913, and is the mirror today. Old Mortuary Bulding image of the house at 285 East Catholic Church Lander County 20. Fourth and Mountain Third Street. 16. 384 South Reese Street. Courthouse Streets. Old Mortuary Build- Mirror, Mirror St. John Bosco Catholic 19. 315 Humboldt Street. ings. One building housed the 14. 285 East Third Street. Church. This church was built Court House. Built in 1913, this horse-drawn carriage for This historic home is the mir- in the late 1920s. was originally the grammar funerals.

Battle Mountain, Nevada Visitors Guide - 15 Calendar of Community Events January Basque Club Winter Festival Arts Presenters bring out This event features an evening of colorful Basque dancing, delicious food and fun for everyone! the crowds with crab!

February Battle Mountain Arts Presenters Crab Feed This is one of the most anticipated events of the year! Locals and visitors sit elbow-to-elbow to enjoy heaping piles of delicious crab. Later, there's an auction for all sorts of prizes, and then a dance.

March Ducks Unlimited Dinner and Auction The Ducks Unlimited group is very active in Battle Mountain, and holds one fundraiser each year to support their conservation efforts. This evening of fun features a great dinner, followed by silent and BUGLE FILE PHOTOS live auctions for firearms, sportsmen's equipment It’s a little hard to get tasty seafood in the desert, so and lots of other goodies. when the chance comes along, it’s not to be missed! The Battle Mountain Arts Presenters host a crab April feed February as a fundraiser — and the evening features music, raffle prizes, auctions and of course, Battle Mountain High School Rodeo all the tasty crab you can eat! Battle Mountain has a rich tradition of rodeo, and these young athletes are no exception. Come enjoy both timed and rough stock events by some of the areas finest young cowboys and cowgirls.

Annual Easter Egg Hunt Who doesn't love an Easter Egg Hunt? The Battle Mountain Easter Egg hunt is a fun event for the whole family - and visitors are always welcome to join in the fun!

May Cinco de Mayo Festival Battle Mountain is home to many people of his- panic heritage, bringing their rich culture and tra- ditions with them. 16 - Battle Mountain, Nevada Visitors Guide

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National Wild Turkey Federation Banquet Come and join in the fun of a local NWTF wild Basques celebrate their turkey fund-raising banquet. The NWTF banquets are where you can buy exclusive merchandise and heritage and culture have a great time with friends. All the while, you will be raising vital funds for wild turkey conserva- tion and important programs that introduce the outdoors to women, children and the disabled.

Stock Car Racing The International Motor Contest Association (IMCA), organized in 1915, is the oldest active automobile racing sanctioning body in the United States. The Battle Mountain Raceway hosts IMCA races throughout the year.

June Summer Craft Fair Locals and visitors alike love to browse the craft fair! The Lander County Convention Center plays host to the event.

Ranch Hand Rodeo Real working cowboys and cowgirls from area Battle Mountain is home to a thriving community of ranches come together to compete in events such descendants of Basque pioneers. The Nevada as wild cow mugging, team branding and saddle Basques celebrate their heritage with a festival each bronc riding. This is a don't-miss event! winter that features a hearty Basque meal as well as performances by the Oberenak Basque Dancers. The Sagetrimmers Radio Controlled Oberenak dancers are a group of young people Cross-Country Fly-in whose performing ability is becoming known throughout the Enthusiasts of the sport of radio-controlled flight region. The Obere- come together for this event, held at the Battle nak Basque Club Mountain Airport. also invites the public to a picnic Stock Car Racing each summer that The International Motor Contest Association features traditional (IMCA), organized in 1915, is the oldest active Basque games as automobile racing sanctioning body in the United well as dance per- States. The Battle Mountain Raceway hosts IMCA formances. races throughout the year.

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Calendar of Community Events July Community Fourth of July Celebration Mountain Music Festival The town of Battle Mountain cuts loose on July 4 for a hometown celebration! The day starts with a parade through town, followed by games, food ven- dors and fun at the park, and capped by a grand fire- works display as night falls. It's a great day in small town America!

Battle Mountain Music Festival Bluegrass musicians from all around the west gather in Battle Mountain for the Mountain Music Festival. Enjoy the music, vendors and parties all around town.

August Quilt Show Quilters young and old will enjoy touring the quilt show, to be held at the Battle Mountain Civic Cen- ter. From elegant applique creations to traditional creations, there's something to appeal to every taste!

Annual Basque Picnic The Basques were vitally important in the history of BUGLE FILE PHOTO northern Nevada and Battle Mountain. Members of Mountain Music Festival supporter Kay Sumin shows off this exciting culture come together for dancing, food her enthusiasm with decorations festooning her trees. and fun - and there's always plenty for visitors! A weekend of Bluegrass and fun Pony Express Open Road Race The Battle MOUNTAIN moved to July due to nasty Have you ever looked down that long, straight, MUSIC Festival is a newcom- fall weather. Lion’s park is empty highway and wished you could run flat out er in the world of Festivals. It filled to overflowing with promises to entertain blue- vendors, bands & fans. There without getting a ticket? Racers in the Pony Express grass fans of any age with is food a plenty, music work- Open Road Race know all about it! Drivers cruise three days of food, fun & shops, dancing performances from Battle Mountain to Austin along the open most importantly … music. and jam sessions along with roads - go as fast as they choose, legally! Adding to At least seven western states Barbeques, hay rides and the weekend’s fun is a craft fair in the park! bands will take the stage and anything else the committee give crowds there best can dream up. Don’t miss this efforts. Cowboy poetry & outstanding western event in September campfire song kick off the the heart of Cowboy Coun- Lander County Fair weekend Friday evening try Territory! For more infor- It's time to put up the pickles and harvest that big each year followed by non- mation log on to www.bat- squash - and bring it to the fair! Take a trip back to stop music throughout Satur- tlemountain-arts.org or call yesteryear with a tour through the Lander County day and Sunday. The event the Convention & Tourism Fair, and see if you agree with the judge's choices! began as a fall event but was Authority at 775-635-1112. 20 - Battle Mountain, Nevada Visitors Guide

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Stock Car Silver Cup The Battle Mountain Raceway plays host to the Sil- Hunters flock to annual ver Cup Stock Car Race. chukar tournament and feed October World Human Powered Speed Challenge There is a magic spot along the highway between Battle Mountain and Austin. Years ago, human pow- ered racers discovered it was the flattest piece of open road available - and brought the World Human Powered Speed Challenge to our area. Racers com- pete in futuristic bikes that travel at amazing speeds as they attempt to break records.

Harvest Festival Pumpkins, ghosts and goblins gather at the Battle Mountain Civic Center for night of fun. Little ones enjoy carnival games of all kinds, while the older kids (and adults, too!) enjoy a night of community fun.

November BUGLE FILE PHOTOS Chukar Tournament and Feed Each year, Battle Mountain plays host to a unique Battle Mountain has gained a reputation in Nevada event — a Chukar Tourament and Feed. Hunters sign as the home of prime chukar hunting, and judging up for the hunt, then compete to make their quota of by the high attendance at the annual Chukar Tourna- five birds. A weigh-in follows, with the winner taking ment and Feed, it's well-deserved. Hunters young home the glory — and prizes. Afterwards, hunters and old hit the field during the day to bag as many and their families come together for a great dinner chukar as they can, then meet back at the Civic Cen- and a night of raffles, auctions and other prizes. The ter for an evening of great food and even better event is held each November. prizes.

Holiday Craft Fair Who doesn't love handmade crafts? The Holiday Craft Fair at the Civic Center is your chance to stock up on homemade goodies of all kinds.

December Community Christmas Celebration The fun starts early in the evening with a Parade of Lights through downtown Battle Mountain, and cul- minates at the Civic Center with fun for the young- sters - a visit with Santa, crafts, vendors and fun! 22 - Battle Mountain, Nevada Visitors Guide

Special events put Battle Mountain on the map Human Powered Vehicles race across the tabletop flats

Tabletop flat, straight as an arrow and running to the hori- zon, Nevada’s roads are the promised land for cyclists who set speed records during the first week of October at the 2002 World Human Pow- ered Speed Challenge outside of Battle Mountain. A wide place in the road along State Route 305 seemed like an unlikely gathering place for world class athletes like Jan Van Eijden of Ger- many, the world champion cycling sprinter in 2000, and top five finisher in two events at the Olympics in Australia. Also competing was Ellen Van Vugt of Holland, who holds the women’s world’s record of 86.3 kilometers trav- eled in one hour on an oval track. Photo courtesy Fred Hinners, NDOT In an elegant blending of muscle and aerodynamic design, racers fly down the perfectly flat State Route 305 near Battle Mountain. At stake was a prize mark- only as wide as their shoul- The speed trials are like ing one of the last frontiers of ders. To keep the streamliner nothing else. Cyclists warm speed cycling: a $23,800 as aerodynamic and low as up alongside the road on sta- award for the “decimach” possible, a few designs elimi- tionary bikes, priming them- one-tenth the speed of sound, nate windshields. Riders steer selves for a brief window of calculated at 82 mph at Battle by looking at a TV monitor opportunity. There are only Mountain’s elevation of 4,505 about the size of a recipe card. two half-hour periods before feet. Handlebars are just that: wide sunset—when winds are light- To get an idea of the enough for two hands, with est—that the road is closed “streamliners” taking aim at compact controls for gears and the cyclists can go for the the record, forget any refer- and brakes. record. ence to the bike in your Riders are sealed into the Refinements, new designs garage. For the most part, aerodynamic wedges with and new approaches will cer- these cycles are recumbents, tape. Fairings cover the rider tainly be part of the scene at Photo courtesy Fred Hinnners, NDOT with the vehicle’s pilot reclin- and all but one or two inches the next human powered bike Racers wedge themselves ing and the pedals and gears of bike tire. Usually there is race. Battle Mountain will into tiny fiberglass vehicles. way out in front. Riders only one small opening for a again be the host, and all indi- Inside, there is barely room (sometimes called “motors”) breathing tube and a cigar- cations are one of the last for the rider, a camera and a are wedged into Fiberglass or sized opening for the camera achievable records, the deci- small breathing tube. other composite shells that are lens. mach, will fall. 24 - Battle Mountain, Nevada Visitors Guide

Fulfill the need for speed on the track and off! Racing action abounds at Battle Mountain venues There’s only one word for racing action in Battle Moun- tain, and that word is HOT! The Battle Mountain Raceway runs every other Saturday night. Race classes include Mini Stock, Street Stock, Pro Stock and IMCA Modified. The race action can be intense, especially when the ATVs hit the

At far left, the ATV racing action is fast and furious at the Battle Mountain Raceway. At near left, pro racer — and Battle Mountain native — Jimmy Nelson catches some air. Photos courtesy ACTIONOGRAPHY.COM

Pony Express Open Road Racers love the wide open spaces

Have you ever looked down that long, straight, empty highway and wished you could run flat out without getting a tick- et? Well, now you can! The Pony Expres Open Road Race is 130 miles of sweet, open road, all to yourself, where you and your machine can go as fast as you choose — legally. Each August, rac- ers from around the coun- try meet in Battle Moun- tain to race down Hwy. 305 from Battle Mountain to Austin.

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Battle Mountain has a groomed 9-hole golf course, the Mountain View Golf Course. It is located 1 mile south of town on Hwy. 305.

For those looking for other types of out- door recreation, Bat- tle Mountain has a swimming pool, open during the summer. The area also boasts four city parks, featuring playground equip- ment, barbecues and picnic tables. Head outdoors for some wild adventure

Looking for some wide-open spaces? Find them here! The Battle Mountain area is home to some of the most fantastic terrain for mountain biking, hiking and ATV riding. Whatever type of adventure you’re looking for, the hills and trails around Battle Mountain are the perfect jumping-off point for your excursion. The Copper Basin area, just west and south of Battle Mountain, has groomed mountain bike trails that are divided into easy, more difficult and difficult rides, so you can choose the one most suitable. Paragliding is very popular in the Battle Mountain area. The particular combination of hills and wind, as well as wide open skies, make for a memorable ride. The updrafts around cliff faces can be tricky, however, and flyers are encouraged to get professional instruction before they make their first leap. Finally, don’t forget that your two feet and some time Courtesy photo can take you deep into terrain that changes from desert playa to mountain oasis in the space of a mile or two. Rise above it all in the hills around Battle Mountain. The Copper No matter what mode of transportation you rely on, Basin trails, at top, are ready for mountain bike adventure, while there’s no doubt that Lander County is made for outdoor paragliding, above, is a great pasttime for those who’ve had train- adventure! ing in the sport.

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It s dream territory for sportsmen! Local area rich in wildlife To many people it may come as a surprise to learn that the area around Battle Mountain offers a wide variety of hunting, fishing and trapping opportunities. Passers by, looking from at the mountains surrounding Battle Mountain see barren hillsides and have a difficult time imagining healthy populations of wildlife existing there. But actually, a walk into the canyons proves the point. Many draws and canyons have perennial streams or springs, which support a variety of wildlife, both large and small. Large Game Battle Mountain is situated in Mule Deer Management Area 15, which has a high hunter success rate. The number of four-point or bet- ter bucks harvested comprises a good percent- age of the total area harvest. Sometimes, the deer populations are so large that the deer ven- ture into populated areas, as well as habituat- ing the river area and their favored canyons. Pronghorn antelope populations just north of Battle Mountain are increasing as well. The hunting season possibilities keep shooters and archers busy during the fall, but the antelope are also frequently the sport of photographers PHOTO COURTESY NANCY WAGNER and wildlife watchers as well. There are plenty of deer in the hills around Battle Mountain, but that’s The California species of Bighorn Sheep not all the wildlife you could expect to see — count on spying plenty have recently been reintroduced into historic of small game and a variety of upland game birds if you take a hike habitat in the Sheep Creek Range of northern into the area. Lander County – the area around Battle which flows past Battle Mountain. Mountain. Currently, a limited number of California Bighorn Sheep tags area available each year. Small Game. Mountain lion populations in the Battle Mountain areas There are many opportunities for small game hunting in the remain at healthy levels. The occasional enormous pawprint of Battle Mountain area. Some species – such as black-tailed a lion can be seen when walking in the hills, but these shy cats jackrabbits, coyote, skunk, weasel, and ground squirrel do not rarely come near civilization. The few people who are lucky require a hunting license to harvest. Others, such as bobcat and enough to observe them get quite a thrill from the experience! gray fox, kit and red fox, beaver, muskrat, otter and mink have A limited number of mountain lion tags are available each year, trapping tags available for both residents and non-residents. The with hunters reporting good success in their efforts. hills and valleys around Battle Mountain harbor good popula- Birds. tions of bobcat and coyotes, while other furbearing animals The Battle Mountain area provides good hunting for chukar, make their home nearer the Humboldt River. sage grouse and rabbits within a short drive from town. Hunters Fishing pursuing chukar and sage grouse in Lander County enjoy some Several small streams near Battle Mountain offer limited of the highest success rates in the state. fishing for brook trout and rainbow trout. All are within a 25- There are also limited opportunities for waterfowl hunting minute drive from downtown. The Willow Creek ponds are a near the area. Most of this is confined to the Humboldt River, local favorite. 30 - Battle Mountain, Nevada Visitors Guide Camp and hike in the area s hills and valleys Lewis Canyon is a rich oasis Among Northern Nevada’s greatest assets are its beautiful, rugged mountain ranges. Explorers who have taken an interest in their beauty have often been treated to little secrets that lie hidden in those deep canyons. From the town of Battle Mountain, most people would never suspect that within 25 minutes they could be walking under a canopy of trees and watching their footing on moss covered rocks. In the spirit of a true desert oasis, Lewis Canyon lies hidden only 13 miles south of town. A small outcropping of trees marks the mouth of the canyon and a well-maintained gravel In the middle of the dry desert is a virtual oasis. The lush road lends testament to the canyon’s importance to the locals. trees overhead make for a shady forest floor that is cool and Battle Mountain residents have been escaping to Lewis inviting. The area is perfect for picnics, and the roads near- Canyon since before there was a Battle Mountain to be a resi- by make for an interesting drive. dent of. The current road is good enough to allow access to anyone wheeling it is recommended that you not go past the third big although it is narrow enough that oncoming traffic is a con- outcropping of trees. If, however, you are an adventurer the cern. In the bottom half of the canyon there are picnic areas road continues and there are a couple of places to end up while and trees to allow visitors to enjoy the stream that flows staying firmly on the beaten path. through the area. While it’s not exactly breaking new ground, the beaten path The change in surroundings is guaranteed to take ten in most Lander County areas can be full of more than enough degrees off the ambient temperature of a hot summer day. heart-stopping thrills to accommodate even the bravest of Unless you are in the mood and prepared for some four- adventurers. Mill Creek area makes a great day trip with lots to do Located just a few miles outside of barbecues. There are restrooms and a road for the Greystone Barite Mine, Battle Mountain, Mill Creek Canyon nice parking area to round out the list of which is still in operation further up the contains an established campground, practical amenities. hill. Those who travel further up this picnic areas complete with tables and Mill Creek Canyon has an interest- road will find a few interesting sights ing history. The site along the way. There is a hiking trail of the present BLM- that heads down the mountain and monitored camp- crosses the creek. Area Shoshone Indi- ground was originally ans used this trail, which may have an a 1930’s Civilian even more ancient origin. Conservation Corps A little further up the canyon there workstation camp- are the ruins of a homesteader’s cabin ground. Though the and further yet you’re greeted with an creek still runs, the amazing sight: a stand of tall poplar locals can remember trees and an orchard. This was the when there used to be homestead of the Childress family, and a swimming hole. it’s known as Childress’ Orchard. The road up the Shade trees are a rare sight in the canyon was built in desert, so many people use this area as the 1950’s as a haul a campground.

Battle Mountain, Nevada Visitors Guide - 31 Experience a rodeo in Cowboy Country! Rodeo is part of the Western heritage

If it’s the heritage of the American Old West that tempts you, plan your visit to Battle Mountain to coincide with the annual rodeos hosted by the Battle Mountain High School Rodeo Club and Junior Rodeo Club. Battle Mountain’s young riders are regular- ly among the top finishers in state and nation- al competitions, and they’ll give you a good show that includes bull riding, bareback and saddle bronc riding, pole bending and barrel racing, as well as other events. Throughout the summer the local rodeo arena is usually busy with team roping or bar- rel racing events. Battle Mountain is proud to have produced national and world champion cowboys. Photo courtesy Marguerite Powrie ProRodeo hall of famer hails from Battle Mountain Rodeo bronc rider Joe Marvel's full-time career in ProRodeo spanned only a few years, but his superior skills at staying on buck- ing horses earned him a spot in the ProRodeo Hall of Fame in 1978. COURTESY PHOTO The Battle Moun- Joe Marvel rides “Bad River” during tain native has a rodeo in Colorado Springs, Colo., been hailed as one in 1983. of the most natural talents in the rough stock event. He began his career in 1974, when he won the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo average title at age 19. At the age of 23, he became a world champi- on. He retired a few years later, preferring to live and work on a ranch in Battle Mountain. Today, he lives in Elko, where he is immersed in the cattle business with his wife, son Sam, and daughter, Mary Alice.

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Mt. Lewis, just outside Battle Mountain. Photo courtesy Sweetlight Photography.