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While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, neither Elko Daily Free Press nor the Elko Convention and Visitors Authority assume any responsibility for errors or omissions. All data is subject to change. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including, but not limited to, a photocopy or any information retrieval system without written permission from the publisher. 2019 Elko Visitor’s Guide 1 2 2019 Elko Visitor’s Guide AIR SERVICE Delta Air Lines: 800-221-1212 lko is located in the northeastern corner El Aero Services: 775-738-7123 of the state of Nevada, situated on the Humboldt River halfway between Reno and Salt Lake City. Interstate 80 traverses Elko HIGHWAY CONDITIONS County, making it a convenient destination if Nevada: 877-687-6237 traveling by car. California: 800-427-7623 Making your way to Elko you have several Arizona: 800-411-7623 choices — by air, car, train or bus. The City Utah: 800-492-2400 of Elko sits at an elevation of 5,060 feet. The Idaho: 888-432-7623 high desert communities of Elko County Oregon: 800-977-6368 experience four mild annual seasons. Fall is spectacular, heralding in warm days WEATHER REPORT and cooler evenings. Winter months bring average high temperatures between 37-43 Local: 877-687-6237 degrees. Lows average between 25-31 degrees. National: 800-427-7623 Much of the precipitation, an annual average of less than 10 inches, comes in the form of AUTO RENTAL snowfall. Spring brings warmer temperatures Avis: 775-738-4426 accompanied by cool nights. Enterprise: 775-738-2899 During the warm, dry, summer months the Hertz: 775-738-5620 average high temperature falls between 80- 90 degrees. Elko County’s dry environment provides a moderate climate, making it an ALTITUDE ideal year-round vacation spot. City of Elko: 5,060 feet

GENERAL SERVICES Fire 911 Police 911 Ambulance 911 2019 Elko Visitor’s Guide 3 Hello and wELKOme! We’re glad that you’ve arrived in Elko. As the home of the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, North America’s gold mining capital, outdoor recreation unlimited, and a “Best Small Town in America” winner, we have a lot to offer. From our unique cultural attractions and Basque cuisine to our world- class mining operations, I’m confident that you will enjoy a memorable experience in Elko. Elko’s founding was birthed from the Transcontinental Railroad 150 years ago. Then came ranching, mining and gaming. During the summer, Elko plays host to the Silver State th Stampede Rodeo, and the National Basque Festival (4 of July weekend). Our summers culminate with the Elko County Fair over Labor Day weekend which features quarter horse racing and wagering at our Fairgrounds. Please take the time to visit our museums, including the California Trails Interpretive Center. If time permits, a visit to Lamoille Canyon is a must and be sure to bring your hiking boots. We also If have some of the best trout fishing in the west, just 20 minutes away at South Fork Reservoir. the seasonal timing is right, mine tours hosted by Barrick Gold and Newmont Mining offer a rare opportunity to visit the most productive, modern and environmentally sustainable mining operations in the world. Our lodging accommodations are second to none for a city of our size. We also boast commercial flight service via SkyWest/Delta into the Elko Regional Airport. To enhance your visit, please use the resources of the Elko Convention and Visitor’s Authority office and be sure to visit www.exploreelko.com. Whether you’re traveling for business, or leisure, there’s something in Elko for everyone!

Thanks, and have a wonderful visit!

Reece Keener

Elko Mayor

It has been my pleasure to serve the community of Elko as the Executive Director of the Elko Convention and Visitors Authority for the past 13 years. As we look forward to 2019, we

welcome Katie Neddenriep to this position and wish her the best in this new role. Elko is such a

vibrant community featuring great food, a wide selection of hotels, motels and RV

accommodations, wonderful events, arts and culture, museums and historical attractions, abundant outdoor recreation and an amazing scenic byway. We hope you enjoy your time here

and you will plan to return with friends and family soon. For more community and event information, visit our website, www.ExploreElko.com to help plan your next adventure.

Don Newman Katie Neddenriep Executive Director Elko Convention and Visitors Authority

On behalf of the Elko Convention and Visitors Authority Board of Directors, thank you for visiting!

Matt McCarty Delmo Andreozzi Dave Zornes Toni Jewell Chip Stone

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2018 Elko VG.indd 4 12/12/2017 3:54:21 PM Meet Me in Elko 6 ECVA and Visitor’s Centers 7 Explore Elko County 16 Suggested Tour Itineraries 20 Places to See 22

About Elko County Arts & Culture 26 Lodging 30 Mining 37

What to Do in Elko Downtown Elko 38 Shopping 40 Dining 42 Local Events 47 Summer Rec 54 Winter Rec 56

Neighboring Areas Lamoille 58 City of Carlin 59 City of Wells 60 Spring Creek 61 Ghost Towns 62

Services Education 64 Transportation Services 65 Medical Services 66

2019 Elko Visitor’s Guide 5 Two great centers, one great location

A land of adventure capable of stretching the limits of convention or meeting experience. From educational your experience. From the raw majestic Ruby Mountains add-ons and recreational breaks to team-building to the rugged canyon steams, discover the unspoiled activities and memorable social events, the staff of the drama of the West. Unforgettable recreation spots and Elko Convention Center can help you plan all the details challenges will take you to the edge. for a successful event.

Why plan another ordinary meeting? Escape the norm. Plan your next meeting in Elko, Nevada now and Elko has many resources available to enhance your discover your team’s abilities.

For more information or to schedule a site visit please contact the Elko Convention Center at 775-738-4091 or www.ExploreElko.com.

6 2019 Elko Visitor’s Guide ELKO CONVENTION AND VISITORS AUTHORITY 700 Moren Way, Elko • 775-738-4091 or 800-248-3556

The Elko Convention & Visitors Authority has over 40 Convention Center, is the perfect venue for a variety years’ experience in pre-convention & program planning of performances and has a full 50 by 45 foot stage. The for conventions, workshops, conferences, trade shows, auditorium seats 923 people and is equipped with a reunions, parties, or receptions. complete sound and light booth.

It takes careful planning to organize meetings and it The new Elko Conference Center, located right next is a comfort to know the staff at the Elko Convention door at 724 Moren Way, is a multi-use, state of the and Visitors Authority is experience and successful art, conference and meeting center. Featuring 19,000 in helping meeting planners achieve their goals. The square feet of usable space, the Conference Center ECVA staff wants to make doing business in Elko so offers multiple room combinations for your meeting or convenient every meeting planner will want to return catering needs. again and again. When you combine the new Elko Conference Center The Convention Center, located at 700 Moren Way, with the Elko Convention Center you have the ability to offers 11,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, and accommodate up to 1500 attendees in one convenient can accommodate groups of up to 500. location! A large outdoor plaza connects the two buildings, providing the opportunity to further expand The Lorena Moren Theatre, located inside of the Elko catered functions.

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2019 Elko Visitor’s Guide 9 CALIFORNIA TRAIL INTERPRETIVE CENTER 775-738-1849 • californiatrialcenter.org

Visit the California Trail Interpretive Center located at the junction of the in- famous Hastings Cutoff and the Califor- nia Trail eight miles west of Elko on I-80 at Hunter Exit 292. Learn the stories of the pioneers who endured the 2000 mile trek to California; some seeking land, some gold, others seeking adventure, and some for reasons we may never know.

Experience life size dioramas, original murals, exhibits on the native peoples, and multimedia productons. Hike ac- cessible trails, walk through a wagon en- campment, and see a Shoshone village. Hear the words of the pioneers and learn of the successes of the Bidwell-Bartleson party and the events that led to the Don- ner Party disaster. Come see the Ele- phant at the California Trail Interpretice Center where history comes alive.

10 2019 Elko Visitor’s Guide WESTERN FOLKLIFE CENTER 501 Railroad Street, Elko - 775-738-7508 westernfolklife.org

Located in the historic Pioneer Hotel, the Western Folklife Center is dedicated to the preservation and presentation of the traditional cultures of the American West. Folklife Center activities include concerts, exhibits, workshops, educational programs, gift shop and the world renowned National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, which is held at the end of January.

2019 Elko Visitor’s Guide 11 ELKO AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SHERMAN STATION VISITOR’S CENTER 1405 Idaho Street, Elko • elkonevada.com • 775-738-7135

The Sherman Station Ranch within the restored log House and five outbuildings building. are located at the corner of The blacksmith’s shop 14th and Idaho Street. In houses a permanent static 1997 the historic limber display that includes a hand pine ranch house and it crank forge and blacksmith outbuildings were relocated tools. You can almost hear to Elko from Huntington the anvil ring as a repair was Valley (60 miles south performed on a stagecoach of Elko). The beautiful or freighter’s wagon. buildings are now used as the headquarters of the The creamery is equipped Elko Area Chamber of with the containers and Commerce. Free tourism equipment that the Walther brochures and relocation family would have used to information is available in separate and store the milk the living/dining room that and its byproducts. serves as a visitors center. The one room schoolhouse The parlor is a display is ready for a class to begin. of antiques and Walther A teacher’s desk, a pot family artifacts. Guided belly stove, a map and a group tours and self guided blackboard have restored walking tours allow visitors the building to the way to view the pictures and that it may have looked 100 memorabilia that document years ago. Be sure to notice the history of the station how small the students and the Walther family that desks look compared to built it. modern models. The stable, the oldest For more information on structure, dates to 1880. the Elko area and upcoming A barbed wire collection, events see the Chamber’s horseshoe exhibit, branding website or call the Sherman iron display and several Station Visitor’s Center types of horse-drawn (775) 738-7135 or (800) carriages are all housed 428-7143. 12 2019 Elko Visitor’s Guide COWBOY ARTS & GEAR MUSEUM 542 Commercial Street, Elko • 775-389-1713 • cowboyartsandgearmuseum.org Come and see what G.S. Garcia’s saddle shop looked like in the 1920s with a display of saddles, bridles, harnesses, bedrolls, and other cowboy gear. Located in the historic G.S. Garcia Saddle Shop building, 542 Commercial Street, the Cowboy Arts & Gear Museum in Elko, Nevada, showcases the rich history, culture and traditions of the Cowboy of the American West – connecting the past to the present. The museum presents the deep-rooted heritage of ranching and cowboy lifestyles through exhibits, demonstrations and programs.

Historic customs, leather stamping classes and workshops, silver engraving demonstrations, and rawhide braiding classes and other cowboy skills are featured at the Cowboy Arts & Gear Museum. A research library and archives is being developed, preserving cowboy history and stories.

For more information, call Jan Petersen, curator – 775-778-5478.

NORTHEASTERN NEVADA MUSEUM 1515 Idaho Street, Elko - 775.738.3418 • museumelko.org On a visit to Elko during his term in early settlers artifacts, preserves and setting. Ancient mastodon bones office in 2001, late Governor Kenny protects the colorful past of this which were uncovered in nearby Guinn said “This is the best museum area while the extensive historical Spring Creek are also on display. in the State of Nevada.” The 40,000 archives include photos, newspapers Exhibits in the museum’s rotating square-foot facility is a complete back to 1872, records, maps, art galleries feature local, regional balance of culture, education, and manuscripts, and a research library. and national art shows. The entertainment. The museum’s Wanamaker Wildlife museum has several valuable The Northeastern Nevada Museum’s Wing contains more than 300 permanent art collections which history gallery and collection, which animal mounts from around the include photos by Ansel Adams and includes cultural, economic and world, most exhibited in a natural Edward Weston.

2019 Elko Visitor’s Guide 13 2019 Elko Visitor’s Guide NORTHEASTERN NEVADA REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

Northeastern Nevada Regional Development Author- major interstate and highway systems traversing the ity serves the rural counties of Elko, Eureka, Hum- area, as well rail service. boldt, Lander and White Pine. Whether looking to relocate a business here or seeking employment with a The State of Nevada offers several incentive programs local company, NNRDA is here to help. to help business relocate to the Silver State including Catalyst Fund of $10 million created through the Ne- Northeastern Nevada is the center of operations for vada Legislature; Sales and Use Tax Abatement; Sales firms in mining, minerals and manufacturing as well Tax Deferral; Modified Business Tax (Payroll) Abate- as transportation, logistics and operations. As the ment and Personal property tax abatement. largest producer of gold in the nation and the fourth largest in the world, we are home to the largest min- The NNRDA office is located on the campus of Great ing companies in the world as well as most of the Basin College in Elko. For more information call 866- major mining support companies. 937-3556, or www.NNRDA.com.

Northeastern Nevada is ideally situated between the Adapted from NNRDA Site Selection guide, pacific coast and intermountain west regions with www.NNRDA.com

2019 Elko Visitor’s Guide 15 EXPLORE

Need a place to start? Try one of these ideas for a tour of Elko County.

Full Day Tour South follow the road to the Ruby Lake National Wildlife South Fork Reservoir, Jiggs, Harrison Pass, Ruby Refuge Headquarters. Fishing and hunting regulation Mountain Wildlife Refuge, Lamoille publications are distributed here. This full day tour will take you to South Fork Reservoir Head south and you will see the Ruby Marshes made and the little town of Jiggs. From there you go over up of more than 200 springs. Within the 38,000-acre Harrison Pass to the Ruby Lake National Wildlife refuge, created in 1938, a network of ditches and Refuge. On your return you will pass through Ruby dikes were built to manage the riparian habitat. More Valley and Fort Halleck. than 200 species of birds, including trumpeter swans, From Elko take the Lamoille Highway (Nevada State canvasback and redhead ducks, cranes, herons, egrets, Highway 227) southeast toward Spring Creek. At the eagles, falcons and others make their home here. Five stoplight near the Spring Creek Plaza, approximately types of trout and bass were introduced to the area 6 miles, turn right on Jiggs Highway (Nevada State as well. This is a popular spot attracting anglers from Highway 228). After traveling about 10 miles you will around the world. reach the South Fork Reservoir at the South Fork Dam. After exploring the area around the refuge, head north This is Nevada’s newest State Park with such amenities again continuing to the town of Ruby Valley. If you are as campsites, restrooms, showers and a boat ramp. hungry, the Ruby Lake Resort is a good place to have A popular fishing spot, the Nevada Department of a snack or a full meal. Continue north until you reach Wildlife stocks the reservoir with trout and bass. State Highway 229, turning left on the blacktop road. Heading on this northbound route you’ll pass through Roughly 20 miles south of the turnoff to the park is the Arthur. About 12-miles further you will reach State town of Jiggs, once the center of a large ranch in Mound Route 227 on your left where you can continue your Valley. Stop at the Jiggs Bar for a cool drink and see the tour to Lamoille or continue straight to Interstate-80. mounted two-headed calf. Westbound Interstate-80, another 12 miles further will Leaving Jiggs, travel three miles then turn left (east) to bring you back to Elko. the Harrison Pass Road. If you decide on heading toward Lamoille, you will The next leg of the tour takes you through Harrison pass by a memorial at the site of Fort Halleck where a Pass to the Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge. When military fort was built in 1867. After the discharge of the blacktop road ends you will travel another 15 the soldiers, medical aid and a government school were miles across the mountain range and Harrison Pass maintained here. at 7,247-feet elevation. This road may be closed in The quaint community of Lamoille is about 10 miles winter so check with the Highway Department for road past the Fort Halleck memorial. By this time you’ll conditions before setting out. probably be ready for dinner and the Pine Lodge in The road is steep, winding, rough and not maintained Lamoille is an excellent choice. Afterwards, continue during the winter months. The gravel road comes to along the Lamoille Highway to Elko for the completion a dead end at State Route 767. Turn right (south) and of this full day tour.

16 2019 Elko Visitor’s Guide Half Day Tour South Half Day Tour North Lamoille, Lamoille Canyon National Scenic Byway, Tuscarora Fort Halleck Leaving Elko on State Route 225, pass the To begin this half-day tour, head for the airport, cross I-80, continue north into the Ruby Mountains by following Hwy. 227 18 Independence Mountains. You’ll pass Adobe miles south of Elko. On the way you will pass Summit after traveling about 12 miles. Proceed Spring Creek, a residential community with another 14 miles to Dinner Station, a stop an equestrian center, trap and skeet club, on the Elko-Tuscarora stage line. Before golf course and a private lake. Make a right continuing their journey across the desert, turn right on Canyon Drive just before you stage passengers once stopped here for a meal reach the tiny town of Lamoille. This 12- while horses were fed and watered. mile drive curves its way upward through Go ahead from here another four miles the verdant, lush landscape of glacier-formed where you’ll reach State Route 226. Turn left Lamoille Canyon. A four-stop, self-guided toward Tuscarora. auto tour with geology interpretive exhibits leads travelers past meadows bursting with On the way you will pass through an area wildflowers, abundant wildlife, waterfalls and where the Petrochem Company drilled an avalanche chutes. More than 100 miles of trails experimental oil well in 1981. A bit further dotted with numerous pristine alpine lakes along you will see the bar and cabins at Taylor attract hikers to this beautiful mountain area. Canyon Resort. You could stop here for a stretch break and grab a snack or a meal. After exploring the canyon, head back down Canyon Drive into the charming town of Shortly after the resort, less than one-half mile Lamoille, boasting family ranches and country on the left is the graded dirt road to Tuscarora. lanes. The tiny town is a popular destination After driving about a mile you can see the with travelers from around the state. town on the hillside to your right. About five miles ahead take a right hand turn to this Have lunch and converse with locals at the fascinating living ghost town. Bitter Inn. If you arrive in the evening, enjoy a steak or seafood at the Pine Lodge. This long- Drive up and down the narrow lanes established dinner house and 3-room hotel and see the remains of this once thriving has an astonishing display of game animals. mining town. Gold was discovered here in Be sure to stop at The Gallery, a wonderful the spring of 1867. Old relics adorn many shop located across from the country store. It of the ramshackle buildings. There are no is filled with antiques, handcrafted furniture, facilities here for tourists. However the fossils and minerals. Parks family operates a pottery school. Continue your drive through Lamoille on Hwy. Visitors may tour the establishment and 227. This well-graded dirt road takes you toward see the hand-made kilns that fire products Hwy. 228. The winding road travels through made of local clay. Pottery pieces are 17-miles of beautiful ranch country. You’ll see available for purchase from this a memorial marker at the site of Fort Halleck, renowned school. an old military post that became a social center where many balls and dances were held. When On your way out of Tuscarora, notice the you reach the end of Highway 228 turn left, old fenced in cemetery on your left. Be heading north on paved Highway 229. When you sure to stop and see the gravesites of reach I-80, go westbound. From the Interstate it early settlers and members of the old is approximately 20 miles back to Elko. ranch families.

2019 Elko Visitor’s Guide 17 Half Day Tour East Clover Valley, Contact & Bishop Creek Turnoff On The California Trail Along Clover Valley Road are family ranches in operation since the 1860s. Descendants of early pioneers are still there helping each other to live off the land and maintain the cowboy way of life. On one of America’s most beautiful and authentically western ranch roads Angel Creek Ranch has modernized somewhat with the award-winning Ruby Mountain Micro- Brewery operating to the rear of its 19th century house. Original pioneers rest in two graveyards, one overlooked by a natural rock formation “Hole in the Mountain.” This valley is described in Shawn Halls Connecting the West, or see A History of Clover Valley, Nevada by Robin Johns in the Northeastern Nevada Museum reference section. From the 4-Way intersection in Wells go about 5 miles south on US Highway 93, then turn west (right) to follow Clover Valley Road (Nevada 232) which runs south about 20 miles passing 18 ranches and several residences, then bends east to rejoin US 93.

Contact Beginning in the 1870s scattered mines were extracting gold and copper from four districts later known as the Contact Mining District. Many Chinese worked mines on China Mountain on commission. Productive new mines boomed Contact in 1897 through 1898, then slowed until a 1905 revival. Connected to the outside world by stagecoach and 16-mule freight wagons, Contact’s copper ore was more valuable after World War I increased copper demand and much more profitable after the Union Pacific short line being built between Twin Falls, Idaho and Wells, NV located a depot below town in 1925. Fires destroyed many of the town’s buildings, but it clung to life through a long decline until its post office closed in 1962. There are still a few residents and the gutted Contact Community Social Hall still stands, its pressed tin ornamental ceiling rusting a little more every winter. Go about 50 miles north of Wells on US 93, turn left and west for 3/4 of a mile. Site on State map. Historic marker just off US 93. 18 2019 Elko Visitor’s Guide Bishop Creek Turnoff for a meal, stretch your legs. A small store carries On The California Trail provisions where you can get a quick snack. After passing through Jack Creek you will reach a place For those with Greenhaw & Hyslop’s Entering the to turn right onto FR473 toward the Jack Creek Great Basin, The California Trail Through Wells, Campground and pass through the Humboldt Nevada there are a multitude of trail landmarks in the National Forest. The road is normally closed general vicinity of Wells, Nevada, including the Bishop during winter months so check with the Highway Creek Turnoff. Department before taking this route. It is also open Full Day Tour North range cattle grazing country, so watch for livestock. Tuscarora, Jack Creek, Mountain City, Wildhorse, and You will pass by the Doheny and Stevens ranches on North Fork. your right. Once you reach State Route 225 turn left toward Wildhorse and Mountain City. From Elko take State Route 225 North through the Independence Mountains to Tuscarora. The town can Traveling north about eight miles is the Wildhorse be reached by turning left (West) on State Route 226. Dam, a popular fishing area with local anglers. About 19 miles from this intersection you will see a The Wildhorse State Recreation area has a paved graded dirt road on your left and a sign directing you boat ramp, restrooms, and campground. Though to the town site. Tuscarora sits on a hillside to the restricted in winter, this is one of the best places in right about five miles up the road. the state for ice fishing. You can also get the latest fishing forecast at Dunn’s Wildhorse Resort, which Tuscarora lies in the Independence Valley, west of the also offers food, gas and overnight lodging. mountains of the same name. Prospectors were the first white men interested in the area. In 1867 two brothers, On your return trip you will pass through North Steve and John Beard established a mining district here. Fork. The Highway Department Maintenance Station was once a ranching settlement with a school, saloon Once you have completed your exploration of and grocery store. Tuscarora, return the way you came to State Route 226, turning left. About six miles north you will Finishing your tour, make your way back the see the Spanish Ranch founded by L.I. Hogle, one remaining 54 miles south on State Route 225 to Elko. of the earliest landowners. Pedro and Bernard On your return trip, you will drive through some Altube bought Hogle Field and it became the core of of Nevada’s greatest cattle ranch areas. The famous operations for the Spanish Ranch. singer and actor, Bing Crosby purchased the Crumley After traveling another five miles you’ll reach Jack ranches in this area in 1948. He was also named Creek. The Jack Creek Lodge offers a place to stop Elko’s Honorary Mayor.

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ake a trip into America’s Elko, Nevada pioneer past and witness Tspellbinding mountain scenery in northeastern Nevada. Experience the Unexpected Elko, with more than 2,700 lodging Mountains and Lake Angel. Enjoy a leisurely lunch rooms throughout the city, is Day 1 on your own in Wells. Back in Elko we'll finish a the perfect place to witness the busy day with a tour of the Northeastern Nevada Old West. Check in at your Elko accommodations and enjoy Museum and the new mining exhibit. Tonight we'll a managers welcome Dinner tonight on the property enjoy dinner at one of Elko's casino restaurants or at one of Elko's group-friendly restaurants. followed by an evening of gaming action. Day 2 Day 4

Wake up to breakfast and the beauty of this This morning our travels take us to the quaint northeastern Nevada community, framed by the town of Lamoille and the breathtaking beauty of splendor of the Ruby Mountains. Our adventure the Lamoille Scenic Byway. Filled with unusual begins at the California Trail Center. The $20-million rock formations, this spectacular drive takes us facility depicts the life-and-death experiences of through the glacially carved Ruby Mountain pioneers who made the grueling 2,000-mile journey Wilderness. Next stop is the historic Little Church to the West. Return to Elko for lunch on your own of the Crossroads, which has hosted more than 600 at any of the 50 area restaurants with cuisine to weddings. A tasty lunch at O'Carrols is an absolute please any palate. Spend the afternoon shopping in must when visiting Lamoille. the downtown historic district. Tonight enjoy dinner Returning to Elko, let's get serious about at one of Elko's many restaurant options. From getting our “cowboy on” with a tour of the Western Japanese and Mexican to Italian and American, Folklife Center's Wiegand Gallery and 20-seat there is an abundance of group-friendly restaurants. Black Box Theater. If time allows, cross the street to J.M. Capriola and watch a master saddle maker Day 3 display his skills. Nearby, the new Cowboy Arts &Gear Museum, which displays some exquisitely This morning's journey takes us west to Carlin decorated antique saddles and other vintage tack, and the Chinese Gardens Nature Study Area. also preserves the area’s ranching heritage. Carlin's history is all about the Gold Rush and Enjoy dinner at one of Elko's famous Basque railroad construction. Chinese immigrants played restaurants. Elko-area Basques take pride in the a major role in the latter. Nature trails with culture of their homeland, northern Spain/south- interpretive signs share the story. Next it's on to western France. Bring your appetite because we're Carlin Canyon Historical Wayside. This was a going family-style and nobody leaves hungry. travel route for Native Americans, mountain men, pioneers and eventually the Central Pacific Railroad. Day 5 Interpretive signs share the history of the 3,000- year-old geographical formations. Enjoy breakfast and set out your luggage. We'll Our first stop this afternoon is a visit to Wells be saying good-bye to Elko with a promise to return. and the Trail of the 49ers Interpretive Center. Day 5 option: Northeastern Nevada is the An intriguing collection of artifacts reinforces nation's largest gold producer. Newmont Mining ELKO CONVENTION & VISITORS AUTHORITY the hardships early travelers experienced on the Corporation provides mining operation tours April- Tom Lester [email protected] California Trail. Right outside Wells we'll begin our October in Elko/2nd Thursday, Battle Mountain/3rd 775-738-4091 or 800-248-3556 11-mile Angel Lake Scenic Drive. This spectacular Thursday and Winnemucca/4thThursday. ExploreElko.com tour presents a panoramic view of the Humboldt

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22 2019 Elko Visitor’s Guide Jarbidge backpacking and hiking. Angel Lake Campground has 26 sites Jarbidge became a boomtown overnight when and nine picnic areas. Angel Creek Campground and picnic area, gold was discovered in 1908. Located near the located eight miles south of Wells on Highway 231, has 18 sites and Idaho border, Jarbidge is among the country’s a group picnic site. Potable water, vault toilets and on-site hosts are 1 last unspoiled wilderness areas with towering at both campgrounds. Advance reservations can be made by calling mountain peaks, tall pine trees and rippling 1-877-444-6777. Take I-80 east from Elko to Wells, getting off at streams. Outdoor enthusiasts may enjoy hunting, fishing, hiking, exit 351. Follow Highway 231 up to Angel Lake. biking and horseback riding. To reach Jarbidge, drive north from Lamoille Elko on Mountain City Highway (State Route 225) for 55 miles Nestled next to the Ruby Mountains is the until you reach the Charleston turnoff. From there, drive another tiny ranching community of Lamoille. Today, 47 miles northeast to Jarbidge on narrow county roads. the main street of this tiny village consists of a Wildhorse State Recreation Area 6 gift shop, post office, two bars, the Pine Lodge State Route 225, Wildhorse, 753-0200 or 758- restaurant and a country church. The original 1907 site of the 6493. This sprawling 120-acre recreation area Lamoille Hotel is now home to popular Bitter End Tavern. The is located on the northeast shore of Wildhorse Little Church of the Crossroads is one of the most photographed 2 Reservoir. Recreational opportunities include rural churches in the United States.Getting to Lamoille is easy. camping, boating, hunting, fishing, mountain biking and picnicking. Follow State Route 227 (Lamoille Highway) south through Spring Favored winter sports are snowmobiling, ice fishing and cross- Creek for about 20 miles. country skiing. Amenities include 33 campsites, hand-pump water, South Fork State Recreation Area picnic area, boat launch, swimming area, vault toilets and showers. South Fork State Recreation Area boasts To get to Wildhorse from Elko drive north on Mountain City flourishing meadows and rolling hills filled Highway (State Route 225) 67 miles. with northeastern Nevada wildlife. Sightings of 7 Tuscarora mule deer, badgers, beavers and kit foxes are a common sight. With the Ruby Mountains as a backdrop, visitors The living ghost town of Tuscarora, located 54 easily and eagerly enjoy hunting, boating, swimming and fishing. miles northwest of Elko, is now a ranching and art The expansive reservoir holds an abundant cache of catfish, bass and community but began as a gold and silver mining trophy size trout. A variety of waterfowl grace the lake, including 3 town. During the 1870s, Tuscarora had one of the ducks and geese. A 25-site campground includes campsite tables, country’s largest concentrations of Chinese immigrants east of San grills and a restroom with showers. Francisco. A historical pioneer cemetery and a pottery school round out the town’s array of old buildings. To get to Tuscarora from Elko, Harrison Pass/Humboldt- drive north on Mountain City Highway (State Route 225) to State Toiyabe National Forest Route 226. Turn left on 226 and drive about 19 miles. Then turn at the Harrison Pass, part of the Humboldt National Tuscarora sign onto County Road 723, an unpaved road. There are no Forest, is located 42 miles from Elko. The top of services in Tuscarora. 8 the ridge, at an elevation of 7,247 feet, provides Metropolis a stunning view of Huntington Valley. To get to Harrison Pass Located 14 miles northwest of Wells, this once- from Elko, drive southeast on State Route 227 toward Spring thriving town was built in 1911 as a farming Creek. Turn south on State Route 228, drive 33 miles and connect promotional scheme of the New York-based to the partially paved Harrison Pass Road (County Road 718).In 4 Pacific Reclamation Company. The town all northeastern Nevada, the national forest offers 10 campgrounds, but disappeared in the late 1920s when water shortages and six picnic areas and numerous opportunities for hiking, fishing, a prolonged drought left farmers disheartened. Crumbling hunting and exploring. remnants of the school, hotel and a few other foundations are Ruby Lake National still visible. To get there from Elko, take I-80 east and get off Wildlife Refuge at Wells exit 352. Follow Upper Metropolis Road to where the This national landmark, located about 65 miles paved road ends and watch for the turnoff when you see the south of Elko, is characterized by natural marshes, towering entry archway of the school ruins in the distance. The 9 open ponds and islands surrounded by wet nearest services are located in the town of Wells. meadows and grassy uplands. Limited waterfowl hunting is permitted Angel Lake in season and the refuge is open for large-mouth bass and trout fishing This 10-mile scenic byway climbs 3,000 feet in year-round. To reach the refuge from Elko take I-80 east, getting off elevation to Angel Lake, affording spectacular at Halleck, exit 321. Follow State Route 229, Ruby Valley Road, until views of the Clover Valley. Favorite activities you see the sign for the refuge on the left.The campground has potable 5 include picnicking, fishing, non-power boating, water, vault toilets, fish cleaning and an RV sanitary station. 2019 Elko Visitor’s Guide 23 Is your company looking for... Affordable Land Logistics Options Minimal Regulation Low Taxes Qualified Workforce Rapid Permitting

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The result has been a colorful blend of traditions mixing cattlemen with Native American Indians and a variety of European societies. In the latter half of the 19th century people were drawn here to work on the railroad, mine for gold or develop some of the largest cattle ranches in the nation. Many stayed on to enjoy the small-town life in a unique environment with a diverse heritage. Tribes of Western Shoshone Indians roamed what is now Elko County for thousands of years before the West was settled by immigrants. Today, the Te-Moak Band is one of many that continue to teach their children the ancient customs of their ancestors. They celebrate with Powwows at least once a year, inviting everyone to watch them dance, play music and compete in games with other bands of Shoshone. Beginning in the 1880s, Basque immigrants traveled from the mountainous region between France and Spain to the American West to work as sheepherders. Like northeastern Nevada, the land they came from was open and isolated. Many of their descendants settled in Elko, some of them operating boarding houses. Their cuisine remains a highlight of any visit, with a selection of fine Basque restaurants to choose from. The National Basque Festival is held every year in Elko on the first weekend in July. People of Hispanic ancestry also have been an integral part of Elko culture, and they now 26 2019 Elko Visitor’s Guide make up about 20 percent of the population. Cinco de Mayo is a festive time of year that includes a parade and activities in the city park. Many of the early Hispanics were vaqueros, and today’s festivals featuresome of the elaborate rope tricks and other skills practiced by the cowboys. Immigrants also came from China, Italy, Scotland and other countries, often to work on the railroad or as cowboys on the open range. It is not unusual to see them in their western outfits, especially during the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering held each winter. Elko is one of the best places to find authentic cowboy clothing and paraphernalia. Elko was once called “the last cowtown in America” by writer and commentator Lowell Thomas. This aspect of the culture lives on today, and is celebrated every winter during the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering. The Western Folklife Center, which sponsors the event, is open year-round. Stop by to view the exhibits or to enjoy a glass of sarsaparilla at the old-time bar. Step back into the past with a visit to the Northeastern Nevada Museum, where standing exhibits tell about the cultural heritage of Native American, Basque and other immigrants. One of the displays features a Levi tuxedo worn by Bing Crosby, who was named the town’s honorary mayor. 2019 Elko Visitor’s Guide 27 BOOT ART The people of Elko are warm and friendly as they strive to make vis- itors feel at home. The small-town atmosphere allows residents to greet one another by name, with a cheer- ful smile. It is that hospitality most visitors remember, and tell others about, when they return home. It is the people who add life and leisure to Elko’s wide-open landscapes, beckoning others to slow down and enjoy a taste of the simple life. In 2017 the Elko Arts and Culture Board sponsored a public Art pro- gram to celebrate the 100th year of our City. The Elko Centennial boot project was a massive community art project that brought many thou- sands of dollars of private invest- ment to the community through giant Cowboy boots that represent the authentic Cowboy spirit and a unifying art project all over the City that tells visitors and locals alike, you can leave your boots on in Elko.

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Baymont Inn & Suites 775-777-2222 775-777-2236 wyndhamhotels.com $59-89 119 N N N Y N Y Y Y Y N N Y N N 95 Spruce Road, Elko, NV 888-456-8733 Best Western Elko Inn 775-738-8787 775-753-7910 bestwestern.com $104 - 108 N Y Y Y N Y Y N Y Y N N N Y 1930 Idaho St., Elko NV 800-780-7234 159 Budget Inn 775-738-7000 775-738-1216 $40 - 60 N N Y N N Y Y N N N N Y Y N 1349 Idaho St., Elko NV 85 Centre Motel 775-738-3226 775-753-8497 $40 - 22 N N N N N Y Y N Y N N Y Y Y 475 Third St., Elko NV 60 Comfort Inn of Elko 775-777-8762 775-753-9439 comfortinn.com $89 - 52 N Y Y Y N Y Y Y N Y N N N N 2970 Idaho St., Elko NV 139 Days Inn 775-738-7245 775-738-7491 daysinn.com $49 - 32 N Y N N N Y Y N N N N Y N N 1500 Idaho St., Elko NV 139 Economy Inn 775-738-8018 775-738-3071 economyinnelko.com $45 - 17 N N N N N Y Y N N N N Y N N 411 10th St., Elko NV 800-565-3286 55 Elko Inn Express 775-738-7261 775-738-0118 elkoinnexpress.com $59 - 49 N Y N N N Y Y N Y Y N N Y Y 837 Idaho St., Elko NV 69 Elko Motel 775-738-4433 elkomotel.com $35 - 32 N Y N N N Y Y N Y N N N Y N 1243 Idaho St., Elko NV 110 Esquire Inn 775-738-3157 775-738-9132 motelinelkonv.com $49 - 20 N Y Y N N Y Y N N N N Y N N 505 Idaho St., Elko NV 800-822-7473 95 Hampton Inn 775-777-8181 hampton.com $89 - 80 N Y Y Y N Y Y Y N Y N Y N N 674 Cimarron Way, Elko NV 289 High Desert Inn 775-738-8425 775-753-7906 highdesertinnelko.com $49 - 171 N N Y Y N Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y 3015 Idaho St., Elko NV 888-394-8303 109 Hilton Garden Inn 775-777-1200 775-777-1203 elko.hgi.com $89 - 84 Y N Y Y N Y Y Y N Y Y Y Y Y 3650 E. Idaho St., Elko NV 800-445-8667 169 Holiday Inn Express & Suites 775-777-0990 775-777-0989 hiexpress.com $109 - 77 N Y Y Y N Y Y N N N N N N Y 3019 Idaho St., Elko NV 800-465-4329 309 Holiday Motel 775-738-7187 775-738-5962 $45 - 17 N Y N N N Y Y N N N N Y N N 1276 Idaho St., Elko NV 75

30 2019 Elko Visitor’s Guide ith numerous hotels and motels to choose from, a quiet night’s rest is not difficult to find. However, many of the rooms fill up in the summer or during busy weekends such as the Cowboy Poetry Gathering, so make your reservations in advance.

Property Phone # Fax # Website Rates Rooms Bar Breakfast Center Business Gym Gaming Group Rate Wi-Fi Space Meeting Pets Pool Restaurant Shuttle Smoking Rooms Suites Home2 Suites 775-234-5354 775-738-2470 home2elko.home2suites $99- 107 N Y Y Y N Y Y N Y Y N N N Y byhilton.com 2911 East Jennings Way, Elko 800-445-8667 159 NV Hotel Lamoille 775-753-6871 775-753-5626 $72 3 N N N N N N N N N N N N N Y 925 Lamoille Hwy, Lamoille NV Ledgestone Hotel 775-738-2200 775-738-2201 ledgestonehotel.com $89 - 84 N N Y Y N Y Y Y N N N N N Y 2585 E. Jennings Way, Elko NV 139 Manor Motor Lodge 775-738-3311 775-753-8461 $36 - 24 N N N N N Y Y N N N N Y Y N 185 Idaho St., Elko NV 68 Mid Town Motel 775-738-3515 775-753-8459 $42 - 24 N N N N N Y Y N N N N Y Y N 294 Idaho St., Elko NV 80 Motel 6 - Elko 775-332-0879 775-738-7060 motel6.com $35 - 122 N N N N N Y Y N Y Y N N Y N 3021 Idaho St., Elko NV 800-466-8356 60 Quality Inn and Suites Elko 775-777-8000 775-777-8005 qualityinnelko.com $69 - 60 N Y Y Y N Y Y Y Y N N N N Y 3320 E. Idaho St., Elko NV 800-424-6423 109 Ramada Hotel 775-738-5141 775-777-0700 northernstarcasinos.com $68 - 132 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y N Y Y & Stockmen’s Casino 800-466-1589 140 340 Commercial St., Elko NV Red Lion Hotel & Casino 775-738-2111 775-753-9859 redlionhotelelko.com $89 - 222 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y 2065 Idaho St., Elko NV 800-545-0044 249 Rodeway Inn 775-738-7152 775-738-3447 choicehotels.com $49.99 27 N Y Y N N Y Y N Y N N Y N N 736 Idaho St., Elko NV 800-424-6423 - 139 Scottish Inns 775-738-8081 775-738-3829 $45 - 33 N Y Y N N Y Y N Y N N Y N N 650 W. Idaho St., Elko NV 70.99 Shilo Inn Suites 775-738-5522 775-738-6247 shiloinns.com $79 - 70 N Y Y Y N Y Y Y Y Y N N N Y 2401 Mtn. City Hwy, Elko NV 800-222-2244 130 Stampede Motel 775-738-8471 $36 - 18 N N N N N Y Y N Y N N Y Y N 129 W. Idaho St., Elko NV 50 Super 8 Motel - Elko 775-738-8488 775-738-4637 super8.com $49.99 - 66 N Y Y N N Y Y N Y N N N N N 1755 Idaho St., Elko NV 800-800-8000 159.99 Thunderbird Motel 775-738-7115 775-738-2694 thunderbirdmotels.com $59 - 70 N Y Y N N Y Y N Y Y N N Y N 345 Idaho St., Elko NV 89 TownePlace Suites by Marriott 775-738-9900 775-738-9901 marriott.com/ekots $99 - 84 N Y Y Y N Y Y Y Y Y N N N Y 2625 E. Jennings Way, Elko NV 877-290-8723 299 Travelers Motel 775-738-4048 775-738-7242 $35 - 14 N N N N N Y Y N Y N N N Y N 1181 Idaho St., Elko NV 99 Travelodge Elko 775-753-7747 775-753-7347 travelodge.com $49.99 - 60 N Y N N N Y Y N Y N N N N N 1785 Idaho St., Elko NV 800-578-7878 159.99 Western Inn 775-753-4977 Long Term 48 N N N N N N N N N N N N N N 132 Third St., Elko NV Only

2019 Elko Visitor’s Guide 31 Angel Lake Campground For reservations call 877-444-6777.

South Ruby Campground For reservations call 877-444-6777.

Thomas Canyon Campground For reservations call 877-444-6777.

Wildhorse Crossing Campground No reservations needed.

*Fees vary with each campground ($4.00 -$14.00). Wildhorse State Recreation Area South Fork Recreation Area For more information go to www. For reservations call 775-385-5939. For reservations call 775-744-4346 parks.nv.gov or www.recreation.gov.

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Iron Horse RV Resort Cottages 775-777-1919 ironhorservresort.com 92 Y Y N Y N Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y N Y Y 3400 E. Idaho St., Elko NV 800-782-3556 Silver Sage RV Park 775-754-6889 6 Y N N Y N N N Y N N N N N N N N 371 13th St., Carlin NV Valley View RV Park 775-753-9200 75 Y Y N Y N N Y Y N N Y Y N Y Y N 6000 E. Idaho St., Elko NV

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36 2019 Elko Visitor’s Guide Nevada is the top gold-producing state in the nation, is fifth most productive 34TH ANNUAL ELKO MINING EXPO in the world and ranks No. 3 as a global June 6-7, 2019 | Elko Convention Center mining jurisdiction based on investment attractiveness. Join the Elko Convention and Visitors Bureau for an exposition of The state contributed 72 percent of total mining at one of the oldest exhibitions in the industry. The event U.S. gold production in 2017, according — which attracts about 8,000 visitors each year and showcases to the U.S. Geological Survey, and gold almost 500 booths — is open to the public and allows the is Nevada’s No. 1 export with a value of mining community and private sector to connect over one of about $6.29 billion, reported the Nevada the state’s most important industries. Division of Minerals. Northeastern Nevada is home to some of the most prolific mines in the country, several of which exist along the Carlin Trend just outside of Elko. The goldfield is one of the richest in the Western Hemisphere, and the state’s two most abundant gold producers — Barrick Gold Corp. and Newmont Mining Corp. — operate along the trend. Newmont’s 50-plus-year-old Carlin operations consist of three open pits and four underground mines. Barrick’s Goldstrike operation on the Carlin Trend is made up of an open pit and two underground mines. The mining giants’ portfolios include other sites in Nevada and around the world. Fifteen additional operators ran gold PHOTO SUZANNE FEATHERSTON | ELKO DAILY FREE PRESS/MINING QUARTERLY Sitting in the bucket of a Komatsu dozer are Isla, Sawyer and Rue Watts at the 2018 Elko Mining mines in the state in 2017. After Expo June 8, 2018. Newmont and Barrick, the most prolific mining companies were Kinross Gold Corp. and SSR Mining Inc., according to an annual status and production report according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Mines also pay a modified business presented to the Commission on Mineral Statistics, with the total labor income tax, property tax, and sales and use tax, Resources in May 2018. reaching $2.6 billion. and donated $9.7 million in charitable Nevada mining operations totaled $8.1 contributions in 2017, according to the Other precious metals including silver NvMA. and copper and industrial minerals billion in gross proceeds of minerals in such as lithium also are mined at a total 2017, representing a 9 percent increase Although many Americans continue of 104 mines statewide, according to over the previous year, according to to think of mining as a relic of the past, the Nevada Mining Association. Those the Nevada Department of Taxation. complete with donkey and shovel, mines employed more than 14,000 Mining helps develop local economies the modern-day mining industry is a people making an average weekly wage through the net proceeds of mines tax, complex process that pays avid attention of $1,567, or about $75,000 a year. The and the Nevada mining industry paid to safety and environment while making sector supported almost 32,976 direct, $155.1 million in 2017, with Elko being technological advances in the search for indirect and induced jobs in 2017, the third-highest generating county. the minerals that society demands.

2019 Elko Visitor’s Guide 37 Enjoy a day in Historic

We invite you to come and enjoy a day in atmosphere that makes everyone feel at home. Historic Downtown Elko, Nevada. Located After lunch you can get a cup of hot coffee at the center of our downtown district is the or a cold frappachino to sip while you walk beautiful Elko County Courthouse. Branching around and enjoy the many galleries displaying out from the center of town is a plethora of the tremendous talent of local artists. As you places to visit, shop, eat, drink and enjoy! are walking around town take the time to The shopping you can expect includes a variety appreciate some of the local unique architecture of shops owned locally by people who strive of the buildings. to make your downtown shopping experience a joy. Everything from small niche stores As your day winds down there are a variety of providing you with a selection of bath and body bars and pubs. You can stop and enjoy a cold products and wonderful personally selected beer on tap and watch the latest sporting event items to make your home more pleasurable. or slow down and sip a glass of wine while World renowned hand-tooled leather made listening to live jazz or a local poet reciting their in Elko is available downtown for the western latest creation. enthusiast. Other shopping available includes At the end of your day dinner can be enjoyed fine jewelry, unique gift items and an enviable at several restaurants including ethnic Basque selection of fine wines. family style dining, Mexican and Italian food. Continue your experience with lunch at a Later indulge in exquisite gourmet desserts and variety of quaint cafes and eateries throughout pastries and a delicious cup of coffee or espresso. the Downtown District. Menu items from these As the sun sets on Historic Downtown Elko places can include unique sandwiches, pasta you can reflect on the small town welcome you dishes and delicious homemade hot soups. have received from all the wonderful businesses Add to all of this a welcoming small town located in the heart of Elko, Nevada. 38 2019 Elko Visitor’s Guide Bowling Alley Swimming Pool Arcades Telescope Lanes City of Elko Parks & Elko swimming Modz Arcade 346 Silver Street, Elko, 775-738-3926, pool 570 Commercial St, Elko, NV (775) 397- (775) 777-7299 6639 Movie theatres Crystal 5 Golf courses XP Gaming & Café Coffee Shop 676 Commercial St, Elko, (775) 738-5214 Elko 730 1250, NV-227, Elko (775) 299-2848 Elko Cinemas 6 775-777-7277 The Igloo Recreation Center 1145 Connolly Dr, Elko (775) 738-5214 Spring Creek 1515 Silver St, Elko (775) 753-7465 775-753-6331 Wells 775-752-3926

Commercial Casino Gold Dust West Casino 345 Fourth Street, 738-3181 1660 Mountain City Highway Ramada Hotel & The Gold Dust West is the newest casino in Elko and offers gaming on all Stockmen’s Casino levels. Slot machines and table games 340 Commercial Street, 738-5141 along with a Sports Bar and Lounge are Ramada Hotel & Stockmen’s Casino featured in this large and open casino. and the Commercial Casino are the The Gold Dust West also includes a great heart of Elko’s historic gambling place to sit down and enjoy great meals. district downtown. They each have Red Lion Hotel & Casino approximately 250 slot machines, 2065 Idaho Street, 738-2111 along with table games, lounges and restaurants. Stockmen’s has a nightly The Red Lion offers gaming, fine craps game and there is also a large restaurant dining and a buffet, all with showroom featuring entertainment and Elko-style hospitality. The Red Lion is dance bands. the largest casino in Elko, with more than 400 slot machines, plus a sports Roadhouse Casino book and table games such as craps, 1165 East Jennings Way blackjack, and poker. Also featured at Roadhouse Casino is connected to The the Red Lion is a new cabaret style stage Whiskey Room at Winger’s Roadhouse for live music and entertainment. Grill. The roughly 1,300 square foot Dotty’s Casinos space has 44 machines of different betting amounts. It has a modern, These smaller casinos on the west western look with four televisions. end of town and the newest one in Spring Creek, offer a varity of slot type Gold Country Inn & Casino machines for your gaming pleasure. 2050 Idaho Street, 738-8421 One is located in the Raley’s shopping Gold Country Inn & Casino has many plaza, one in the Smith’s shopping slot machines as well as JR’s Bar & Grill plaza, one in KMart and one in for dining and cocktails. Spring Creek.

2019 Elko Visitor’s Guide 39 BOOKS/MAPS/ Kid to Kid - 777-8506 ELECTRONICS SALES Real Deals - 777-9944 GREETING CARDS Real Deals - 777-9944 AT&T - 738-7290 Wilson Bates - 738-9500 Elko Area Chamber GIFTS/ART of Commerce Ross Dress For Less Elko Wireless 5J Music - 778-0484 738-7135 1-800-945-7677 777-1717 California Northeastern Marshall’s - 753-7921 Ensignal - 753-4101 Interpretive Nevada Museum Maurices - 753-7257 GameStop - 753-9999 Trail Center 738-3418 738-1849 Uptown Cheapskate Relax in Style Western Folklife 777-9220 777-3529 Chique, Unique Center Gift Shop & Antiques - 934-5411 738-7508 Sierra Electronics Custom Stained Glass DEPARTMENT STORES 738-7422 738-1344 CLOTHING Wireless + Repair Cal Ranch - 753-7000 Elko County Art Club 5th Gear Powersports 1362 Idaho St. • 753-4349 Family Dollar - 738-6261 934-9718 738-8933 Famous Footwear Hayley’s/Indigo- Anacabe’s Elko 738-1005 FARM/FEED SUPPLIES General Merchandise Gifts that Inspire 738-3295 JoAnn Fabrics CAL Ranch - 753-7000 778-9600 738-1234 Boot Barn - 738-6865 IFA - 738-6233 Gypsy Cupboard Office Max -777-1263 Cal Ranch - 753-7000 753-8455 Petco - 777-3806 FURNITURE/DECO IFA - 738-6233 Northeastern Bodily’s Furniture J.C Penny Co. Sears Appliances Nevada Museum 738-3136 738-7274 777-7766 738-3418 J.M. Capriola Super Wal-Mart Comforts of Home Shabby Shanty Company - 738-5816 778-6778 788-6706 340-9604 40 2019 Elko Visitor’s Guide The Feathered Nest Smith’s Food & Drug Smith’s Food & Drug SPORTING GOODS 777-2292 777-1333 777-1333 5th Gear Powersports The Gallery in Lam- HARDWARE Raley’s Supermarkets 777-3373 oille - 753-6871 738-2777 Elko Ace Hardware Arms R Us - 753-8825 Picture This 738-5444 Super Wal-Mart Big 5 Sporting Goods 777-7955 778-6778 777-2252 Red Lion Gift Shop Carlin Ace Hardware The Pill Box 738-2111 754-6211 Bristlecone Bikes 778-3784 777-0800 Thackers Timeless CED Elko - 738-2313 Treasure - 734-4557 Elko Firearms Desert Design PLUMBING SUPPLIES & Repair Carpet One Western Folklife PlumbLine 778-0700 Center Gift Shop 777-3705 Mechanical Elko Fly Shop 738-7508 Design Concepts 753-7586 738-3950 Duncan LittleCreek 738-9216 Ruby Mountain HVAC Gun World 738-9375 Gallery - 738-3426 Franklin Lumber Co. 738-2666 Rolling Rock Gallery 753-8550 Snyder Mechanical Ship’s Cycle 778-0668 738-5616 738-8236 Home Depot 738-0455 Western Nevada THRIFT SHOPS GREENHOUSES/ Sears - 777-7766 Supply FLORAL 738-9811 Ruby Mountain The Paint Store Resource Center Greenhouses & More 738-6672 753-6921 SPECIALTY RETAIL 738-6208 HEALTH & NUTRITION Evergreen Flower 5J Music FISH (Friends in Shop - 738-5101 GNC (General 778-0494 Service Helping) Nutrition Centers) 753-7650 LeAnne’s Floral Elko Trophy 753-8282 Uptown Cheapskate 738-4728 738-5568 Natural Nutrition J.M. Capriola 777-9220 Blooms & Grooms 738-8818 738-5816 Kid to Kid 778-3151 777-8506 Pure Joy Metalscape Wild Rose Florist 1900 Idaho St. #400 • 777-7939 777-3835 TOOLS 801-718-4386 Ruby Mountain Pawn 777-3203 Elko Tool & Fastener JEWELRY 738-2288 GROCERY Ruby Mountain Blohm Jewelers Snap-On Tools Albertsons - 738-8016 Woodworking 738-8466 777-7927 Bonanza Produce 397-1986 738-8483 Stonecraft Jewelers Sally Beauty Supply VACUUM 753-5506 299-5514 Joe’s Roadside - 738-7027 SALES/SERVICE Jensen Jewelers Khoury’s Marketplace Sierra Jewelry & Loan Elko Sew Vac 738-7852 738-9248 738-1232 778-6763 Raley’s Supermarkets Ulta Beauty PHARMACY 738-2777 738-5972 YARD ART Roy’s Market CVS Pharmacy Valley Boot & Shoe Metal Scape 738-3173 738-7177 778-3773 777-7939 2019 Elko Visitor’s Guide 41 BASQUE FOOD Mattie’s Pub & Grill FINE DINING Dos Amigos Ogi Deli 2503 Mountain City Hwy Aspen’s 1770 Mountain City Hwy 460 Commercial St • 753-9290 753-3877 2065 Idaho St • 738-2111 753-4935 Costa Vida Star Hotel Basque O’Carrols Machi’s Saloon & Grill Restaurant 2 Main St, Lamoille • 753-6451 450 Commercial St • 738-9772 1664 Thomas H Gallagher Way Ste 100 • 777-3555 246 Silver St • 738-9925 Fresh Fare Bistro Pine Lodge Garibaldi’s Toki Ona 678 W Silver St • 753-7605 915 Lamoille Hwy, Lamoille 1830 Idaho St • 753-9122 1550 Idaho St • 778-3606 753-6363 Gold Dust West - The Grill Rigoberto’s COFFEE SHOPS 1660 Mountain City Hwy Jerman’s 743 Idaho St • 753-5275 Cowboy Joe 777-7500 401 Fairway Blvd, Spring Creek Roberto’s 376 5th St • 753-5612 753-7623 Hunter Rays 2525 Mountain City Hwy Starbucks 245 3rd St. • 777-1999 PIZZA & ITALIAN 777-0846 2065 Idaho St • 738-2111 Blind Onion Pizza Whistle Stop Café Taqueria Ayala 1744 Mountain City Hwy • 753-1001 521 Chestnut St, Carlin 346 Silver St • 738-5532 485 S 5th St • 738-6016 754-2558 Mudd Hutt Papa Murphy’s Taqueria Michoacan 2196 E Idaho St, Elko • 777-4888 Muley’s - Spring Creek 2560 Mountain City Hwy 259 Spring Valley Pkwy, 278 Spring Creek Pkwy, 254 Spring Creek Pkwy 738-3800 Spring Creek • 738-0732 Spring Creek • 753-6833 753-7777 Pizza Barn 9 Beans & A Burrito 2598 Idaho St • 738-2541 Primo Coffee Co. Mulligan’s Bar & Grill 2525 Argent Ave • 738-7898 @ Evergreen Flower Shop 2100 Ruby View Dr • 777-7279 Pizza Hut FAST FOOD 638 Commercial St • 738-5101 Stray Dog Pub & Café 2200 Idaho St • 738-9342 Arby’s 2411 Mountain City Hwy • 738- Cool Beans 374 5th St • 753-4888 Roundtable Pizza 673 Cimarron Way • 299-4601 7337 Stockmens Coffee Shop 2503 Mountain City Hwy

Sierra Java 340 Commercial St • 738-5141 738-2300 Arctic Circle 2715-3 Argent Ave • 753-3920 2500 Alta Vista • 753-6000 The Garden Grille & Bar Ruby Mountain Pizza Build a Burger Good Blends 3650 E Idaho St • 777-1200 263 Spring Valley Pkwy, 786 West Main • 778-0359 Spring Creek • 777-3100 1014 Fir St, Carlin • 754-2011 Double Dice Sports XP Gaming & Café Bar & Grill Domino’s Burger King Coffee Shop 3730 Idaho St • 738-5642 1900 Idaho St, Elko • 753-9333 2500 Idaho St • 738-9161 1250 Lamoille Hwy • 299-2848 McAdoo’s 266 Spring Creek Pkwy, 2460 Mountain City Hwy 753-6611 CASUAL DINING 382 5th St • 777-2299 Spring Creek • 777-3343 2065 Idaho St • 738-2111 Denny’s Little Caesars Pizza Jimmy Johns 2405 Mountain City Hwy • 777-0810 2560 Mountain City Hwy Red Lion Coffee Garden 1657 Mountain City Hwy 778-9999 Dreez 2065 Idaho St • 738-2111 738-0550 Jack in the Box 346 Silver St •777-7931 Wingers Roadhouse Grill Luciano’s Italian 2423 Mountain City Hwy Coffee Mug 1165 E. Jennings Way • 753-7750 351 Silver St • 777-1808 360-2622 576 Commercial St •738-5999 XP Gaming & Café MEXICAN FOOD KFC JR’s Bar & Grill Coffee Shop La Fiesta 1760 Mountain City Hwy 2050 Idaho St • 778-0515 1250 Lamoille Hwy • 299-2848 780 Commercial St • 738-1622 778-0606 42 2019 Elko Visitor’s Guide McDonalds Quiznos 1995 Idaho St • 738-8880 1074 Idaho St • 777-7849 2540 Mtn City Hwy • 738-7077 Jimmy John’s Taco Bell 2560 Mountain City Hwy 1750 Mountain City Hwy Ste 101 • 778-9999 778-3191 Port of Subs Taco Time 2525 Mountain City Hwy 2520 Idaho St • 738-8800 777-3668

Wendy’s Subway 1980 Idaho St • 738-4191 1664 Thomas H Gallagher Way Ste 100 • 753-3888 ASIAN FOOD 2130 Idaho St • 738-0123 Blue Moon - Asian Cuisine & Sushi Bar 2944 Mountain City Hwy 1430 Idaho St • 777-8788 738-4188 278 Spring Creek Pkwy Ste 107 Chef Cheng’s 738-6400 1309 Idaho St • 753-5788 FOOD TRUCKS China Garden Las Brisas Taco Truck 263 Spring Valley Ct, Truck 1: 934-8203 Spring Creek • 777-8333 Truck 2: 388-8202 Chin’s Café Sisters Foods Service 923 Bush St, Carlin • 754-6674 509 Blackstone Dr • 397-2734 Monkey Sun Williams & Co BBQ 2594 Idaho St • 738-5155 4990 Victory Blvd • 801-310-0519 Great Wall DESSERTS & TREATS 2503 Mountain City Hwy • 777-7888 Bowl of Heaven Himiko 1900 Idaho St Ste 106 • 738-8818 780 W Silver St • 777-8744 Smoothies Elko Teriyaki Madness 1069 Idaho St • 777-5544 Asian Fusion Restaurant Spoon Me 1657 Mountain City Hwy #104 2509 Mountain City Hwy 753-8623 777-1511

MEDITERANNEAN FOOD BJ Bull Bakery Odeh’s 208 Idaho St • 738-0606 282 11th St • 777-0847 Cold Stone Creamery BARBEQUE 346 Silver St • 738-3926 JJ’s BBQ, Burgers & Brew 449 Spring Creek Pkwy. • 778-6786 Diamondchippers 2180 Idaho St • 738-2653 Silver Haze BBQ Donuts N’ Mor 232 Silver St • 777-0847 673 Cimarron Way #500 • 738-1634 DELI SANDWICHES Albertson’s Deli Fliz Drinks 738-8016 1028 Idaho St #150 • 748-9804 Ogi Deli Dairy Queen 460 Commercial St • 753-9290 1148 Idaho St • 738-3655 2019 Elko Visitor’s Guide 43 AmericAn Style Dining for the Whole fAmily Join us daily 7am - 3pm

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jan National Cowboy Poetry Gathering 28 The National Cowboy Poetry Gathering

thru is six days of poetry, music, dancing, workshops, exhibits, conversations, food feb and fellowship, rooted in tradition but 02 focused on today’s rural West. www.nationalcowboypoetrygathering.org.

FEBRUARY Sweetheart Wine Walk Discover all that Downtown Elko has to feb offer during The Sweetheart Wine Walk. The Wine Walk feature over 20 businesses 9 and an abundance to do such as sampling gourmet bites from restaurants, shopping in the numerous boutique stores, listening to live music and striking up conversations with locals and visitors alike. The Wine Walk is a perfect beginning to a dinner at one of the many restaurants and an evening in Downtown Elko. 775-299-7444, www.elkdaown.org. MARCH Shamrock Shuffle Beer Walk mar Put on your green and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Downtown Elko during 9 the Shamrock Shuffle. Sample various beers as you discover all the shops, art galleries, professional services, and great bars and restaurants Downtown Elko has to offer. (775) 299-7444, www.elkodowntown.org.

2019 Elko Visitor’s Guide 47 APRIL JULY Downtown Spring Sweep & Wine Walk apr jul National Basque Festival Discover all that Downtown Elko has to 05 The National Elko Basque festival began 13 offer during The Downtown Spring Sweep thru with a celebration that brought sheep- and Wine Walk. The Wine Walk feature jul herders and cattle ranchers into town for over 20 businesses and an abundance to do 07 a day of celebration. The festival became such as sampling gourmet bites from restau- a two-day event in 1964, now known as rants, shopping in the numerous boutique the National Basque Festival. There will be stores, listening to live music and striking up multiple dance groups and athletes from conversations with locals and visitors alike. across the country performing. Watch The Wine Walk is a perfect beginning to a traditional Basque rural sports featuring dinner at one of the many restaurants and an weightlifting, wood chopping, tug-o-war evening in Downtown Elko. and more. 775-299-7444, www.elkdaown.org. http://www.elkobasqueclub.com/

Silver State Stampede MAY jul The Silver State Stampede is the oldest California Trail Days 12 may rodeo in Nevada. The tradition of Elko’s 18 Join us for the Annual Trail Days Event in thru annual rodeo started in 1913 when GS thru Elko, Nevada. Come see the 1850 Wagon jul Garcia, the world-famous bit, spur, and Encampment and Shoshone Summer Camp 14 may saddle maker, decided that northern 19 at the California Trail Interpretive Center. See Nevada cowboys needed a rodeo, and the pioneer life along the trail and Native Amer- town needed the added entertainment ican culture come to life! Experience historic and income. Today’s Stampede has grown displays, special presentations, and fun for the into a multi-faceted event, showcasing the whole family. Free and open to everyone. best of rodeo and ranch cowboys alike. www.californiatrailcenter.org http://www.silverstatestampede.com/

JUNE jul Art in the Park jun Elko Mining Expo 13 Art in the Park is a weekend event with

06 The annual Elko Mining Expo is one of the thru hundreds of vendors coming from the thru oldest and most respected mining expos west to the Elko City Park to sell their jul jun held in the United States and draws close to 14 artwork and handmade crafts from booth 07 8,000 people, nationally and internationally, spaces rented by ECAC. Food vendors are to its mining industry exhibits. also present. The event is well attended by www.exploreelko.com thousands of people in the community. 775-753-8170, www.elkocountyartclub.org. 48 2019 Elko Visitor’s Guide jul Wells Fun Run Car Show 26 The Wells Car Show and Fun Run celebrates America's love affair

thru with the cars of yesterday, along with rock and roll music that

jul today's baby boomers loved in their youth. 28 www.wellsfunrun.org

Ruby Mountain Balloon Festival jul 26 The Ruby Mountain Balloon Festival is an annual event held

thru in Elko and Spring Creek, Nevada the fourth weekend in September. Balloon pilots and crews from all over the United jul 28 States converge on Elko to enjoy wide open balloon flying at the foot of the beautiful, majestic Ruby Mountains arrayed in colors of the fall season. Around 30 - 40 balloons fill the skies with vivid colors in the crisp fall air. http://rubymountainballoonfestival.com/ AUGUST Carlin Sho N’ Shine Car Show aug 16 Come join us for the Carlin Sho N' Shine. A car show filled with events for everyone to enjoy, including a scenic poker run, a lip thru sync contest, a burn out competition, slow drag competition, aug rolling thunder audio contest, and an old fashioned drive in. 17 www.cityofcarlin.com

Ruby Mountain Relay aug The Ruby Mountain Relay begins at the end of beautiful Lamoille 16 Canyon located in Elko County, Nevada, and stretches a 184-mile thru loop around the world famous Ruby Mountain Range before aug it ends in Wells, Nevada. Along the route, teams of 12 runners 17 will run through Lamoille, Spring Creek, Te-Moak South Fork Indian Reservation, the town of Jiggs, over Harrison Pass, and to the Ruby Lake National Wild Life Refuge. Teams will continue along the back side of the Rubies to Ruby Valley and up through Secret Pass. Teams will run over Dennis Flats, through Starr Valley, make their way to Angel Lake Road, and then to the finish line located at the Wells City Park. This will be the most beautiful relay race you will ever run! www.rubymountainrelay.com aug Elko County Fair & Horse Racing 24 Hundreds of horses and thousands of race fans turn out for thru six days of live Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing, com- sep peting for big-money purses and lots of potential winnings 02 from on-site pari-mutuel betting. Enjoy a wild evening of bull riding, bronc busting, breakaway and steer stopping, featuring men's and women's divisions. www.elkocountyfair.com

2019 Elko Visitor’s Guide 49 sep SEPTEMBER 06 Rides & Rods Elko Classic Car Show thru Come join us for the Elko Classic Car Show. Travel back in time and admire vehicles from several sep decades past. From hot rods to rat rods and muscle cars to monster trucks, the Elko Classic Car 08 Show has something for everyone. Pack up the family and head to Elko for an event you won’t forget. Whether it’s a walk down memory lane or an experience in the making, come and enjoy the show ‘n shine, slow drags, music, delicious food, retail vendors, activities for the kids, an awards ceremony and much more. See you at the show! www.exploreelko.com OCTOBER Carlin Chinese Garden Spook Walk & Festival oct Every October the Carlin Chinese Garden Nature Study transforms into one night of terror. When the sun is gone the true haunting begins! There is fun for the whole family with pumpkin judging, 26 costume contest, food vendors, kids games and of course the walk of terror. www.cityofcarlin.com DECEMBER dec Festival of Trees 02 Every year the Elko Convention & Visitors Authority hosts this great event to raise money for local thru charity partners. The Festival of Trees has become a way for many to kick-off the Holiday Season. dec www.exploreelko.com 04 Snowflake Festival / Parade of Lights dec Businesses will show off their hard work at the annual Parade of Lights. Children of all ages will en- joy games, crafts and pictures with Santa himself. Enjoy live entertainment, food, activities for the 14 kids, and items to help you finish your Christmas shopping. www.elkodowntown.org

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2019 Elko Visitor’s Guide 51 Points of Interest around the Elko area 1 Elko Convention & Visitors Authority 700 Moren Way, Elko, Nv 89801 775-738-4091 • www.ExploreElko.com 2 Northeastern Nevada Museum 1515 Idaho Street, Elko, Nv 89801 775-738-3418 • www.museumelko.org BLM 3 Elko Area Chamber or Commerce Scenic 1450 Idaho Street, Elko, NV 89801 Byway www.elkonevada.com 775-738-7135 California Jarbidge Trail 4 Elko City Park Wilderness 1,000 13th & Idaho Street, Elko, NV 89801 Area Springs To Twin Falls 5 Peace Park 21 To Salt Lake City Nevada Scenic College Parkway, Elko, NV 89801 6 Great Basin College 93 Byway 1500 College Parkway, Elko, NV 89801 Wells 24 775-753-2265 • gbcnv.edu 22 il ra Angel T 7 Elko County Fair Grounds ia n r Lake 13 Fairgrounds Rd. Elko, NV o 23 if l a C Trails of the 49ers 8 Elko Municipal Airport Interpretive 975 Terminal Way, Elko, NV 89801 Center 9 Ruby View Golf Course Ruby View Drive Elko, NV 89801

To Mountain City Bidwell Trail 1841 Merritt Mountain TV Trail Pony Express 10 Western Folklife Center A 501 Railroad Street Elko, NV 89801 9 775-738-7508 • www.westernfolklife.org 11 Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital Elko 2001 Errecart Blvd Elko, NV 89801 SnoBowl 12 775-738-5151 • www.nnrhospital.com 17 1 Little Idaho Street Church 12 Spring Creek Golf Course Moran Way 5 . 401 Fairway Blvd Spring Creek, NV 89815 25 e  v A 225 ge le of the World Famous l o 775-753-6331 Tuscarora  7 C Wildhorse Crossroads 5th Street 13 Pottery Reservoir 4 13 Lamoille Township School 18 Home of the 6 Pkwy 3 2 Ruby Mountain 14 Lamoille Canyon Scenic Byway Balloon Festival Lamoille South Fork Reservoir Rec. Area 226 Elm Street 15

 12th Street 28 Spring Creek 16 Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge 10 le Highway 14 Tuscarora oil Wild Horse Reservoir Recreation Area m 17 a 227 L 227 18 Tuscarora 5th Street Idaho Street  8 11 19 Carlin Canyon 20 Chinese Garden rail 15 Spring Creek Spring Creek Wells Golf Course 27 228 Roundabout Horse Palace Nevada Scenic California T Elko California Trail  22 Metropolis Interpretive Byway Center South Fork 15 Lamoille 23 Trail of the 49ers Interpretive Center Reservoir 436 6th Street Wells, NV r Canyon 775-752-3540 • www.trailofthe49ers.org e Humb iv  oldt R 24 Angel Lake Scenic Byway P ony Expre 25 Elko SnoBowl 19 ss Bidwell Trail 1841 491 5th Street Elko, NV 89801 775-934-3191 Jiggs 26 Newmont Gold Mine Tours 26 Carlin 20 775-778-4068 April~October 2nd Thursday of each month. Gold Rush MX Park 27 California Trail Interpretive Center 8 miles west of Elko • Hunter Exit 292 16 775-738-1849 28 Cowboy Arts & Gear Museum To Reno To Ruby Marshes 542 Commercial Street www.ExploreElko.com 775-778-5478 Points of Interest around the Elko area 1 Elko Convention & Visitors Authority 700 Moren Way, Elko, Nv 89801 775-738-4091 • www.ExploreElko.com 2 Northeastern Nevada Museum 1515 Idaho Street, Elko, Nv 89801 775-738-3418 • www.museumelko.org BLM 3 Elko Area Chamber or Commerce Scenic 1450 Idaho Street, Elko, NV 89801 Byway www.elkonevada.com 775-738-7135 California Jarbidge Trail 4 Elko City Park Wilderness 1,000 13th & Idaho Street, Elko, NV 89801 Area Springs To Twin Falls 5 Peace Park 21 To Salt Lake City Nevada Scenic College Parkway, Elko, NV 89801 6 Great Basin College 93 Byway 1500 College Parkway, Elko, NV 89801 Wells 24 775-753-2265 • gbcnv.edu 22 il ra Angel T 7 Elko County Fair Grounds ia n r Lake 13 Fairgrounds Rd. Elko, NV o 23 if l a C Trails of the 49ers 8 Elko Municipal Airport Interpretive 975 Terminal Way, Elko, NV 89801 Center 9 Ruby View Golf Course Ruby View Drive Elko, NV 89801

To Mountain City Bidwell Trail 1841 Merritt Mountain TV Trail Pony Express 10 Western Folklife Center A 501 Railroad Street Elko, NV 89801 9 775-738-7508 • www.westernfolklife.org 11 Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital Elko 2001 Errecart Blvd Elko, NV 89801 SnoBowl 12 775-738-5151 • www.nnrhospital.com 17 1 Little Idaho Street Church 12 Spring Creek Golf Course Moran Way 5 . 401 Fairway Blvd Spring Creek, NV 89815 25 e  v A 225 ge le of the World Famous l o 775-753-6331 Tuscarora  7 C Wildhorse Crossroads 5th Street 13 Pottery Reservoir 4 13 Lamoille Township School 18 Home of the 6 Pkwy 3 2 Ruby Mountain 14 Lamoille Canyon Scenic Byway Balloon Festival Lamoille South Fork Reservoir Rec. Area 226 Elm Street 15

 12th Street 28 Spring Creek 16 Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge 10 le Highway 14 Tuscarora oil Wild Horse Reservoir Recreation Area m 17 a 227 L 227 18 Tuscarora 5th Street Idaho Street  8 11 19 Carlin Canyon 20 Chinese Garden rail 15 Spring Creek Spring Creek Wells Golf Course 27 228 Roundabout Horse Palace Nevada Scenic California T Elko California Trail  22 Metropolis Interpretive Byway Center South Fork 15 Lamoille 23 Trail of the 49ers Interpretive Center Reservoir 436 6th Street Wells, NV r Canyon 775-752-3540 • www.trailofthe49ers.org e Humb iv  oldt R 24 Angel Lake Scenic Byway P ony Expre 25 Elko SnoBowl 19 ss Bidwell Trail 1841 491 5th Street Elko, NV 89801 775-934-3191 Jiggs 26 Newmont Gold Mine Tours 26 Carlin 20 775-778-4068 April~October 2nd Thursday of each month. Gold Rush MX Park 27 California Trail Interpretive Center 8 miles west of Elko • Hunter Exit 292 16 775-738-1849 28 Cowboy Arts & Gear Museum To Reno To Ruby Marshes 542 Commercial Street www.ExploreElko.com 775-778-5478 Spruce Mountain The first trail centers around Spruce Mountain, located east of U.S. Highway 93 south of Wells. The trail goes to the site of the historic mining ghost town of Spruce Mountain, complete with abandoned structures and equipment, as well as several abandoned historic mine sites, such as the Black Forest and Killie mines. It winds through varied terrain and elevations, offering wildlife viewing opportunities such as deer, elk, wild mustangs, raptors and other birds, smaller mammals, and the occasional mountain lion track. The trail crosses several distinct ecosystems, from sagebrush flats to grazing meadows to mountainous evergreen forest to mountaintop barrens WE’VE GOT THE GREENS! above the tree line. Nearby runs the path of the Hastings Cutoff, part of the original California Trail used by early Elko: 775-777-7277 emigrants moving west. Spring Creek: 775-753-6331 Wells: 775-752-3926 Sunflower Flats/Merritt Mountain Jackpot: 775-755-2260 The second trail is to Sunflower Flats/Merritt Mountain (selected as one of the top 10 snowmobiling destinations in the world). It is located east of Mountain City Highway, north of Wildhorse Reservoir. The area is rich in historic mining culture as well as beautiful scenery and abundant wildlife. This trail will connect the Wildhorse Reservoir area with the historic town of Mountain City, which includes a Forest Service Visitors Center. It also goes near the mining ghost towns of Patsville and Rio Tinto. The gentle terrain of this trail is particularly well-suited to families with children, beginner ATV and snowmobile riders. The trail is also conducive to senior outdoor recreationalists, as well as the off-highway SUV driver. 54 2019 Elko Visitor’s Guide Hamilton Bullion Trail Varieties of birds including Canvasback Ducks, The third trail is the Hamilton Bullion Trail area. It Trumpeter Swans, Greater Sandhill Cranes and Sage is located south of Bullion Road, between Elko and Grouse are some among the whopping 220 species South Fork Reservoir and State Park. that call the Regure home, or a stopover location on their migratory paths. This trail includes Four-Mile Canyon, the remains of historic mining operations, and the former Elko This 37,632 acre refuge offers a full day of wildlife Hamilton Stagecoach Line. Its varied terrain – from viewing. A fresh water bullrush marsh, open ponds, moderate to extreme difficulty – offers a variety of and grassy uplands are home to an amazing variety of recreation opportunities. birds, fish, and animals. Distance from Elko: 65 miles (104.7 km) Individuals living in the vicinity can offer outfitting Services Along Route: None available and guide service, as well as ranch life experiences. The rim of the South Fork Canyon overlooks the ruts of the historic California Emigrant Trail (by directing Lamoille Canyon Scenic Byway recreationists to the canyon rim, rather than its floor, Lamoille canyon Scenic Byway runs 12 miles both the historical wagon trail and sensitive habitat (22.3km) through this U-shaped, sheer-walled canyon remains safe from inadvertent damage). that is home to Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep, mountain goats, mule deer, Himalayan snowcock, and The exact routes of the three trails may be adjusted a variety of peak-dwelling birds. during various project phases. Distance from Elko: 25 miles (40.3 km) For more information such as maps and current status Services Along Route: Limited services available in of the trail program, contact the Elko Convention and Lamouille (13 miles) Visitors Authority at 1-800-248-3556 or visit www. ExploreElko.com. Angel Lake Scenic Byway A gorgeous little lake high in the east Humboldt Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge Range. Angel Lake is the only alpine lake accessible by In Northeastern Nevada, some of the best birding paved road in the area. Seasonally a visitor can view areas can be found at the Ruby Lake National Wildlife bighorn sheep, deer, mountain goats, and many types Refuge, east of Elko, the Lamoille Canyon Scenic of alpine birds. Byway near Elko and Goshute Mountains Raptor Distance from Elko: 62 miles (103.5 km) Area, south of West Wendover. Services: All Services available in Wells (12 miles)

2019 Elko Visitor’s Guide 55 ICE FISHING ADVENTURES Lamoille Canyon Scenic Byway Wilson Reservoir Gorgeous scenery through this rugged glaciated This remote lake boasts great trout fishing. The canyon. Paved road winds to unloading spot at improved gravel road leading to Wilson may be closed snow line. Remember snowmobiling is prohibited in by weather. Call the Bureau of Land Management before designated Wilderness areas. attempting to travel. Distance from Elko: 25 miles (40.3 km) Distance from Elko: 90 miles (144.9 km) South Fork State Recreation Area SKIING/SNOWBOARDING This 1,650 acre reservoir is accessible by paved road and ADVENTURES freezes late in the season. The large trout in this reservoir SnoBowl Ski Area provide fast action at times. Northern Nevada’s only ski area with 100 acres of Distance from Elko: 16 miles (25.8 km) open bowl skiing. Wild Horse State Recreation Area Distance from Elko: 5 miles (8 km) Very popular ice fishing spot featuring trout and yellow Ruby Mountain Heliskiing perch in abundance. This reservoir also has access from a Ultimate in alpine skiing. Skiers are flown by paved road and freezes early in the season. helicopter to top of the Ruby Mountains to ski one of Distance from Elko: 70 miles 112.7 km) the many peaks towering above 9,000 feet. SNOWMOBILING ADVENTURES Distance from Elko: 20 miles (32.2 km) Wild Horse Reservoir, Gold Creek and Merritt Mountain SNOW SLEDDING ADVENTURES Miles and miles of open snowmobiling is available. Riders Harrison Pass will find a wide variety of terrain to explore. For a little further challenge away from other Distance from Elko: 65 miles (104.7 km) popular snow play areas, take the drive out to Jack Creek and Independence Mountains Harrison Pass. A variety of slopes provide many Start your adventure from Jack Creek Lodge to discover areas to sled and play. this mountainous ranching country with the Independence Distance from Elko: 42 miles (67.6 km) Range on the east and the Tuscaroras on the west. With a SnoBowl Ski Area nearly 4,000 foot rise in elevation, the Independence offers Along with alpine skiing, the SnoBowl offers a wide variety of terrain for all levels ofexperience. groomed slopes perfect for sledding and playing. The Distance from Elko: 58 miles (93.4 km) close location makes it ideal for a quick recreation North Fork, Charleston and Jarbidge visit. Distance from Elko: 5 miles (8 km) Up to 30 feet of snow can fall in this rugged winter Lamoille Canyon Scenic Byway wilderness, providing a variety of unique challenges for This gorgeous alpine canyon is popular with year snowmobilers. Snowmobiling is prohibited in designated round recreation enthusiasts. The paved road offers Wilderness areas. easy access to the snowline. Distance from Elko: 55 miles (88.6 km) Distance from Elko: 25 miles (40.3 km) 56 2019 Elko Visitor’s Guide CROSS COUNTRY SKIING ADVENTURES Winter months in the Elko area are usually Lamoille Canyon Scenic Byway blanketed with snow. Whether your idea This rolling canyon provides just enough challenge for of adventure revolves around the hush skiers of all levels. Paved road access with unloading of falling snowflakes in a pristine alpine available seasonally at snow line. Popular trailhead meadow or racing through powder with located at the end of the paved highway through adrenaline-pumping speed, Northern Lamoille Canyon. Nevada can fulfill your longings. Distance from Elko: 25 miles (40.3 km) Harrison Pass With the challenge of winter recreation This mountainous area is home to the South Trailhead come new risks to visitors unfamiliar to our of Ruby Crest National Recreation Trail which overlooks terrain. To ensure safe adventures, please the Ruby Valley and Ruby Lake National Wildlife consider the following precautions: Refuge. A variety of trail possibilities provide challenges for skiers of all levels. • Avalanches frequently occur Distance from Elko: 42 miles (67.6 km) throughout our mountain ranges where Wild Horse State Recreation Area steep ridges may cause unstable snow The 120 acre state park surrounding Wild Horse State pack conditions. Winter adventurists Reservoir offers miles and miles of open cross-country should be knowledgeable about skiing areas from Sunflower Flats to Merritt Mountain. avoiding likely avalanche areas. Elevation rises 1,700 feet and offers beautiful views of • When driving, carry snow equipment the Independence Range. such as chains, shovels and sand. Distance from Elko: 65 miles (104.7 km) Jack Creek • Hypothermia can kill those who Trail elevations rise nearly 2,000 feet in the mountains are unprepared for sudden cold surrounding Jack Creek. Opportunities for all levels of temperatures, snowfall, icy rain and chilly skiers are available. winds. Sudden weather changes are Distance from Elko: 58 miles (93.4 km) common, so be prepared. 5. Angel Lake Scenic Byway • It is always wise to check road This easily accessible alpine lake offers a variety of skiing conditions before starting a drive. For up- possibilities throughout the season. to-date information, contact the Nevada Distance from Elko: 62 miles (103.5 km) Department of Transportation at (775) 6. Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge 777-2700 (office) or 877-NV-ROADS (toll Plenty of rolling space is available on the 37,632 acre free road conditions info) or the website refuge for beginners to practice their cross-country skills. at: www.nevadadot.com. Distance from Elko: 65 miles (104.7 km) 2019 Elko Visitor’s Guide 57 his quiet hamlet at the base of the Ruby Mountains mounted on the walls. Complete dioramas show deer and is a charming spot to visit or spend the night. A other wildlife in their natural surroundings. O’Carrolls is babbling creek runs through the groves of trees in the another favorite and a must stop in your visit to Lamoille. quaint town, while deer prance around in the pine-scented Your history of Lamoille wouldn’t be complete without mountain air. a visit to O’Carrolls for a filling meal and the friendly atmosphere. Visiting Lamoille Canyon is a must for anyone who travels to Elko. But the town of Lamoille also is a must-see, and it Near Lamoille is the home of Ruby Mountain Heli-Ski. The is less than half a mile from the canyon road turnoff. They company has been flying its clientele, including Hollywood can also spend the night at Hotel Lamoille or rent a little celebrities, high into the mountain range for some of the house for the night or week, and they can visit the Gallery finest skiing on the planet for more than 30 years. in Lamoille that features antiques and sheep wagons. At the end of the road is the Little Church of the Crossroads, Each summer and fall, visitors flock to town for events a landmark visitors will surely want to photograph. such as the Lamoille Country Fair, held the final weekend in June. Artists and craftsmen show their work under the Pine Lodge Restaurant features steak and seafood dinners shady trees of Lamoille Grove, while vendors sell fresh- among the lodge’s plentiful display of game animals squeezed lemonade or tasty chorizos.

58 2019 Elko Visitor’s Guide ocated on the banks of the Humboldt River, Carlin is the oldest community in Elko County. Situated in a valley, the area is lush with natural springs and meadows. In the early 1800s, emigrants bound for California used the area as a resting stop. The area was also a central trading area with native Americans.

The area is known as a sportsman’s paradise, offering hunting, rock hounding, hiking and dirt bike riding. The emigrant trail can be traced through the valley floor and mountains surrounding the area. Nature study, picnicking and fishing are offered at the Chinese Garden Nature Study Area. Rare geological formations and history can be found in the Carlin Canyon. Ghost towns of Palisade and Alpha are minutes from the area. Geothermal activity is noted throughout the Humboldt River flowing through the southern portion of the city.

City of Carlin • PO Box 787 • 101 S 8th Street • Carlin, NV 89822 Phone: (775) 754-6354 • www.cityofcarlin.com 2019 Elko Visitor’s Guide 59 SMALL TOWN, BIG ENTERTAINMENT

ells lies at the Junction of I-80 & U.S. 93. Although the Central Pacific Railroad founded the town of Wells in 1869, use of the Humboldt Wells dates back thousands of years to the Western Shoshone who still live in a colony overlooking the town. Shoshone, Hudson Bay trappers, mountain men, and westbound wagon trains replenished at the Humboldt Wells.

At the I-80 & US 93 intersection, Wells is the jump-off point for California-Oregon Trail sites; Baker City, Idaho; Jackson Hole; Salt Lake City & Park City, Utah; Yellowstone; and points elsewhere. Casinos! Real Cows! Real Cowboys! Some of the best hunting/ fishing west of Mississippi. In addition, of course, being Nevada, no personal income tax.

Hub for regional ranchers and California Trail sites, Wells has an Emigrant Trail Center to tell the story. The Senior Pro Rodeo, Nevada State Fiddle Contest, annual car show and a half marathon to Angel Lake combine with stretches of Fabulous Forty—the Victory Highway—to give a period feel to this small town. Proud of its past, an airport, nine-hole golf course, casinos, and restaurants connect Wells to the twenty-first century.

Wells has everything you need for your visit and is the Gateway to the East Humboldt Range, Angel Lake and some of the best hunting, fishing and camping in Northeastern Nevada.

Wells Chamber of Commerce • P.O. Box 615 • Wells, NV 89835 Phone: (775) 752-3540 • Fax: (775) 752-2172 • www.wellsnevada.com 60 2019 Elko Visitor’s Guide any of the residents who call Elko their home easy to become involved in many active youth and adult actually live in Spring Creek, a mostly residential clubs and organizations available. Spring Creek is family community that stretches several miles between the county friendly. An example is the outdoor recreation at our 32 acre seat and the scenic Ruby Mountain range. The community is stocked private marina, which provides opportunities for governed by a property-owners association, which also cares fishing,canoeing, wildlife viewing, covered picnic areas with for amenities such as a private marina and campground. But grills, open space and playground equipment. Spring Creek also has commercial businesses, including a casino, grocery store and restaurants. The Spring Creek Golf Course is located at the base of the Majestic Ruby Mountains. Our course is an uncrowded, par Near the base of the Ruby Mountains lies the 23.4 square mile 71 18-hole golf course. Our course Features a wonderful view rural community of Spring Creek. Outdoor Recreation and of the majestic Ruby Mountains. Our course was built on hilly Spring Creek have become synonymous. Lamoille Canyon, terrain, so expect many changes in elevation and uneven lies. Southfork Reservoir State Park, and the Ruby Lake National A great deal of the natural sage brush, plus numerous sand Wildlife Refuge are all within a short drive. There is easy bunkers have been incorporated into this course’s design. We access to Spring Creek via Lamoille Highway (SR227) from have cart and club rentals along with private lessons available. Interstate 80 in Elko, Nevada. We have a private cart barn for your private cart storage. Many extras available for purchase at our shop. Newcomers are welcomed and considered a valuable resource who bring fresh perspective and experience. It is Welcome! Come in and enjoy!

Spring Creek Association 401 Fairway Blvd, Spring Creek, NV 8985 • 775-753-6295 2019 Elko Visitor’s Guide 61 Tuscarora- although placer gold was discovered in 1867 it did not flourish until 1869 until the first Chinese moved into the area. In the 1870’s it became a silver mining town but fires plagued its existence. The town still thrives with a few people living there.

Palisade- founded in 1868 as a station on the Central Pacific Railroad. Population of approximately 600 with churches, lodges, businesses, and a residential district. After local area mining declined along with disastrous flooding and the closing of the railroad the town died out. Two buildings remain along with an extensive cemetery.

Fort Halleck- established in 1867 soon becoming a trading center where local ranchers sold many of their goods and materials to the soldiers of the Fort. Designs to relocate the fort closer to the Central Pacific Railroad located in the local town of Halleck, twelve miles away, never materialized and the fort was shut down in 1886.

Harrison Pass- a 1500 acre ranch was established in 1865 and by 1897 mining activity started. In 1916 a Schelite deposit was found and mining camps were erected. Today mill foundations are still visible as well some occupied cabins.

Metropolis- established as a model farming district by the Pacific Reclamation Company, of New York in 1909. It boasted a population of 700 at its peak but unforeseen circumstances caused it to die and only ruins remain of once was a thriving community.

Charleston- founded in 1876, it was originally named Mardis but was renamed after a local miner in 1900. Mining continued until 1942. It is a predominately ranching area today.

Jarbidge- known as the last big boomtown of Nevada, the first prospecting began in 1860’s. Several more discoveries were made in 1909 and the boom lasted until 1932. It is still a thriving community known as a popular recreational area.

Gold Creek- placer gold was discovered in 1869. The town enjoyed such amenities as electric lights, a water system, telephones, and other conveniences. In June of 1898, mining in this area ended. Only a concrete sidewalk remains where there used to be a thriving town.

Jack Creek- established in 1869 soon becoming a stop on the Northern Stage Company’s line from Tuscarora to Mountain City. It boasted of a store, a restaurant, a rooming house as well as the Jack Creek Opera House for many years. After 1886 the property was sold and developed for travelers and fishing parties and hunters and became a local sportsmen’s mecca.

62 2019 Elko Visitor’s Guide Where To Go ROCK HOUNDING IDAHO IDAHO Here are a few Jackpot Jarbidge Mountain C close sites City

A. Hubbard Basin petri ed UTAH H A US93 B wood. 37 miles north of Wells, Nevada on Highway 93. Turn west; travel northwest on dirt roads, past Montello ELKO COUNTY 225 K Antelope Springs. Petri ed wood site is 233 Oasis Deeth about 13 miles from the pavement. Wells I-80 River Ranch B. Texas Spring Canyon Petri ed F D Halleck wood. 25 miles north of Wells, Nevada on Highway Elko E I-80 93. Turn east at Wilkins. Petri ed wood is found in multicolored Wendover Lamoille hills on north side of Texas Springs Canyon about 25 miles Carlin I G northeast of Wilkins. Private land at Texas Springs. C. Goose Creek petri ed wood. A remote site about 40 miles east J US93 93A of Jackpot in section 6, T.46E., R.69E. L UTAH D. Black shale pit on east side of road, 4 miles north of Elko on Highway 225. Crinoids, brachiopods, corals, ammonites are found in Map/Ken Green, Elko Daily Free Press brown limestone above shale. Walk up road to another outcrop of limestone on right. E. Carlin Canyon angular unconformity. Not a collecting locality but “famous” because of John McPhee’s book Basin & Range. 4 miles east of Carlin and northwest of Carlin Tunnel where the Humbolt River makes a “U” shaped bend- Look to the north in the canyon wall. F. Merrimac District copper, lead, zinc, magnetite, tungsten. 21 miles north of Elko on Highway 225. Turn west at Dinner Station or at Fox Springs Ranch. Numerous old mines ring Lone Mtn; some are private, some have active claims. G. Ferdelford Canyon crinoids, brachiopods, corals. 13 miles south of Carlin on Highway 278. Turn east at ranch. Fossils are in round orange hills on north side of road just before the clis, about 2.5 miles up the dirt road. H. Agate, jasper, chalcedony in broad area 32 miles north of Deeth. I. Bullion Road gray to carnelian colored chalcedony and agate. Follow Bullion Rd west 5 miles then south 2 miles. Chalcedony is area near the juniper trees to the east. J. Larrabee Mining District barite & calcite. 27 miles south of Carlin on Highway 278. Pit is 7 miles o high- way to east, in section 5, T.28N., R. 53E. K. Copper Mountain (Lucin District) malachite, azurite, chrysocolla, galena. 25 miles north of Oasis, in hills east of Montello. L. Delcer Buttes (Delker Mining District) malachite, azurite, chrysocolla, galena. 45 miles south of Wells in hills to the west. Have Fun! Be Careful! GREAT BASIN COLLEGE 1500 College Parkway, Elko, NV 89801 (775) 753-2194 • www.gbcnv.edu

Elko County School District operates 10 schools in the Elko/Spring Creek area. There are two private Christian schools and several preschools. Great Basin College offers two-year associate of arts degrees, vocational training and some four-year degrees. The 46-acre campus borders Interstate 80, less than a mile from downtown Elko. The campus features a landmark clock tower, restaurant, solarium and outdoor amphitheater. The college also offers developmental education for those needing to review basics prior to starting a program. Community Service classes provide short courses and workshops on a number of topics. Continuing Education courses are designed to help professionals maintain their certification or licensing requirements. Great Basin College provides a central focus for Elko’s cultural, intellectual and recreational functions, with forums, concerts, plays, exhibits and other special programs. The Mark H. Dawson Child and Family Center, located on the Great Basin College campus, offers a literacy-based curriculum for children ages 2 to 6.

64 2019 Elko Visitor’s Guide lko is an undiscovered American treasure, a destination filled with years of history, gaming, entertainment and the true spirit of the West. If you are seeking distinction, natural surroundings, fresh air and escape, Elko is the shining star of the West.

The new, spacious Elko Regional Airport terminal features an ample waiting area, three rental car companies, a travel agency, a restaurant serving passengers in both inside and outside the security area, five slot machines and a small game room. The jet bridge is capable of servicing three airplanes, ranging from a 50-passenger Canadair Regional Jet to a 757.

Commercial Flights Elko Regional Airport Delta operated by SkyWest Airlines (800) 221-1212 975 Terminal Way The airport is served with two daily commercial 775-777-7190 flights by Skywest Airlines. www.delta.com. www.flyelkonevada.com

Charter Flights Car Rental El Aero Services, LLC 815 Murray Way, • Avis - 738-4426 775-738-7123. NEW facility and 10,000 sq. ft. www.locations.avis.com/us/nv/elko/eko.html heated hangar. Offers helicopter and airplane • Hertz - 738-5620 charter for business or pleasure. Flight School www.hertz.com/rentacar/location/EKOT01 and Aviation Repair station on premises. www. • Enterprise - 753-2333 mountainwestaviation.com www.enterprise.com/car_rental/wls.do?gpbr=546E

Coach USA, Elko Inc. Taxicab 4105 W. Idaho St. , 775-777-9309 • Elko Taxi 738-1400, 1104 W. Main St. A premier provider of employee & community • Designated Driving Service 775-455-6528 transportation services to the Elko, Ely & Winnemucca areas. www.coachusa.com/elko Bus Lines Air Medical Flights • GET My Ride (Greater Elko Transit) 775-777-1428 Reach Air Ambulance & American Medflight Hours are 6:30 am – 5:30 pm operates both a helicopter and airplane for emergency medical transports in Northeastern Train Nevada. For membership information call our • Amtrak (800) 872-7245 Business Office at877-818-9111, Monday through Elko has a small waiting area for passengers Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. boarding and arriving on both eastbound and westbound trains. www.amtrak.com/home

2019 Elko Visitor’s Guide 65 Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is located southeast of Elko at 2001 Errecart Blvd., (775) 738- 5151. Owned and operated by LifePoint Hospitals, INC., the large medical facility has 75 single-patient rooms, state-of-the-art equipment and a high-tech emergency room.

When an emergency life flight is necessary there are two options. Elko Access Air Ambulance, (775) 738-3493, operates an emergency medical services helicopter with a flight crew of a pilot, paramedic and certified emergency nurse. Additionally, American Medflight, (775) 753-4619, provides critical care, adult, pediatric and neonatal aeromedical transport services on a fixed-wing aircraft. All flight crews are certified in altitude physiology and advanced cardiac, pediatric and trauma life support.

Elko has walk-in clinics with a number of private physicians, out-patient facilities, adult care homes, a kidney dialysis center, diagnostic imaging center, chiropractors, dentists, ophthalmologist and a drug treatment center. A+ Urgent Care of Elko is located at 976 Mountain City Hwy, (775) 777-7587.

Elko is also home to the Northeastern Nevada Radiation Oncology Center (NNROC), located at 2003 Errecart Boulevard, on the north side of Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital. The professionals at NNROC work closely with the patient’s primary care physician and other professionals to provide a coordinated and comprehensive care plan. Their phone number is 775-748-HOPE (4673).

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