Highway 50 Visitors Guide The Loneliest Road in America

Visitors experience ’s unique Basin and Range geography as they travel the Loneliest Road in America - Highway 50

Welcome to Highway 50, the Loneliest Road in America. This highway crosses Central Nevada through the Great Basin, a unique area because no water leaves the basin. Rivers begin, run, and go underground. They may resurface once in awhile but soon return underground. The route Highway 50 follows has been a pathway for travel for centuries. The Native Americans followed migrating herds of deer, antelope, and other game across Central Nevada. Early explorers crossing Nevada included John Fremont and Jedediah Smith. The Overland Stage later followed Smith’s route; then the Pony Express took this route, and finally, the transcontinental telegraph came over this area. On July 1, 1913, the Lincoln Highway Association was organized at Detroit, Michigan with the objective: “To procure the establish- ment of a continuous improved highway from the Atlantic to the Pacific, open to lawful traffic of all descrip- tions without toll charges and to be a lasting memorial to Abraham Lincoln.” (Lincoln Highway Association brochure) The Lincoln Highway was the first coast-to-coast highway, running from New York City to San Francisco. Dwight Eisenhower backed the idea as a young lieutenant colonel in the Army trying to move troops across the country. When he became President of the United States, he promoted the Interstate high- way system. Today, highways take travelers across the country in comfort. Reading journal accounts of pioneers cross- ing Nevada to get to the west coast, one can really appreciate travel conditions today. The mountain ranges of Nevada run north to south with valleys in between. This is known as Basin and Range formation in the High Desert. This makes Central and Eastern Nevada a one-of-a-kind place. As you travel, take time to enjoy the open spaces, abundant wildlife, unique plants, and friendly communities. A nar- rated CD of the area has been developed and can be found in the local chamber of commerce or tourism of- fices. The towns along Highway 50 each offer points of interest, museums, historical buildings and sites, special events, a variety of services and interesting shops. Visitors can rest assured that all the necessities can be found along the route. However, it is a long way between places. The wise traveler knows it is best to carry extra water and warm clothing because this is mostly high desert; conditions and temperatures can change quickly. Travel with your gas tank filled. Watch for wild life including deer, elk, coyote, rabbits, birds, cows, horses, and other critters. This is open range country so any of these may be on the road ways, especially at night. Enjoy your trip through Nevada and plan enough time to enjoy all the attractions along the way. Inside this guide on page 2 are phone numbers and web addresses for local visitor information. Check ahead to get the most current information.

INFORMATION White Pine Public Museum 2000 Aultman St., Ely, NV 89301 White Pine Nevada Commission on Tourism 775-289-4710 Chamber of Capitol Complex, 401 N. Carson St. www.wpmuseum.org Commerce Carson City, NV 89701 McGill Drug Store Museum 775-687-4322 1-800-NEVADA-8 11 4th St, McGill, NV 89318 www.travelnevada.com 775-235-7082 www.whitepinechamber.com

Great Basin Business & www.mcgilldrugstoremuseum.com e-mail: [email protected] Tourism Council Eureka Opera House 14 Main St., Baker, NV 89311 (Visitor Information), 31 S. Main St. 775-234-7323 PO Box 284, Eureka, NV 89316 636 Aultman St., Ely, NV 89301 www.greatbasinpark.com 775-289-8877 775-237-6006 775-237-6040 fax Fax 775-289-6144 www.co.eureka.nv.us.opera05.htm Great Basin National Park 100 Great Basin Hwy 488, Eureka County Economic Baker, NV 89311 Development Pony Express 775-234-7331 PO Box 753, Eureka, NV 89316 Territory www.nps.gov/grba 775-237-5484

City of West Wendover E-mail: [email protected] www.eureka.county.com PO Box 284 Tourism & Convention Bureau PO Box 2825, 735 Wendover Blvd Greater Austin Chamber Eureka, NV 89316 West Wendover, NV 89883 of Commerce ponyexpressnevada.com 775-664-3138 122 Main St., Austin, NV 89310 www.westwendovercity.com 775-964-2200 Travel the Loneliest Road in E-mail: austinnevadacham- Lincoln Communities Action America! Council [email protected] www.austinnevada.com PO Box 202, Caliente, NV 89008 775-728-4282 Austin Ranger District Fallon Convention & www.lincolncountynevada.com PO Box 130, Austin, NV 89310 Tourism Authority 100 Campus Way, Pioche Chamber of Commerce 775-964-2671 Fallon, NV 89406 PO Box 127, Pioche, NV 89043 BLM Field Office 775-423-4556 or 800-874-0903 775-962-5544 Battle Mountain, NV 89820 www.VisitFallonNevada.com www.piochenevada.com 775-635-4000

Great Basin Heritage Route Fallon Convention & Tourism www.greatbasinheritage.org Authority 100 Campus Way, Fallon, NV 89406 East Ely Railroad Depot Museum 775-423-4556 or 800-874-0903 Greater Austin 1100 Ave A, Ely, NV 89301 www.VisitFallonNevada.com Chamber of Commerce 775-289-1663 Churchill County Museum & 122 Main St., Archives Austin, NV 89310 1100 Avenue A 1050 S. Maine St., Fallon, NV 89406 775-964-2200 PO Box 150040, Ely, NV 89315 775-423-3677 [email protected] 775-289-2085, 886-407-8326 www.austinnevada.com 775-289-6284 (fax) Fernley Chamber of Commerce www.nnry.com 70 N. West St., Fernley, NV 89408 775-575-4459 Ely District BLM Office www.fernleynvchamber.com

702 E North Industrial Way, Pony Express Territory Ely, NV 89301 PO Box 284, Eureka County 775-289-1800 Eureka, NV 89316 Economic Development

Ely Ranger District www.ponyexpressnevada.com PO Box 753, 825 Ave. E, Ely, NV 89301 775-289-3031 This Visitor Guide is prepared by Eureka, NV 89316 the White Pine Chamber of 775-237-5484 White Pine Chamber of Commerce Commerce [email protected] 636 Aultman St., Ely, NV 89301 from the best information www.eurekacounty.com 775-289-8877 775-289-6144 fax available. E-mail - [email protected] We cannot guarantee that it is complete nor in all cases www.whitepinechamber.com correct. 2 BUSINESS DIRECTORY Nevada Northern Railway Fallon 1100 Avenue A, PO Box 150040 Ely, NV 89315, Fallon Convention/Tourism Center Austin 775-289-2085, 866-407-8326 , 100 Campus Way, Fallon, NV 89406 Greater Austin www.nnry.com 775-423-4556 or 1-800-874-0903 Chamber of Commerce fallontourism.com 122 Main St., Austin, NV 89310 E-mail: [email protected] Sahara Motors 775-964-2200 Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler, Kawasaki www.austinnevada.com 585 N. McGill Hwy, Ely, NV 89301 e-mail: austinnvcham- 775-289-4473 or 1-800-228-0955 West Wendover [email protected] City of West Wendover Sportsworld Tourism & Convention Bureau Pony Express RV Park PO Box 2825, 735 Wendover Blvd 260 Main St./ Hwy 50, 1500 Aultman St., Ely, NV 89301 775-289-8886, fax 775-289-8887 West Wendover, NV 89883 Austin, NV 89310 Email: [email protected] 775-664-3138 775-964-2005 westwendovercity.com

Ely William Bee Ririe Hospital 1500 Ave H, Ely, NV 89301 Wells White Pine Tourism & Recreation 775-289-3001 Chamber of Commerce Visitor Bureau www.wbrhely.org PO Box 615, 395 6th St., Bristlecone Convention Center Wells, NV 89835 150 6th St., Ely, NV 89301 William Bee Ririe Rural Health Clinic 775-752-3540, WellsNevada.com 775-289-3720, 800-496-9350 #6 Steptoe Circle, Ely, NV 89301 [email protected] elynevada.net 775-289-4040, JCAHO Accredited www.wbrhely.org Bristlecone Motel 700 Ave. I, Ely NV 89301 White Pine Chamber of Commerce 775-289-8838, 800-497-7404 636 Aultman St., Ely, NV 89301 Pony Express Fax 775-289-6128 775-289-8877, Fax 775-289-6144 Territory [email protected] E-mail - [email protected] whitepinechamber.com Economy Drug PO Box 284 696 Aultman St., Ely, NV 89301 White Pine Golf Course Eureka, NV 89316 775-289-4929 / 888-289-4929 151 North Golf Course Drive elyeconomydrug.com Ely, NV 89301, 775-289-4095 ponyexpressnevada.com whitepinecounty.net Ely Times Travel the Loneliest Road in 515 Murry Street Eureka America! PO Box 150820, Ely, NV 89315, 775-289-4491 www.elynews.com Eureka Co. Economic Development Flower Basket PO Box 753, Eureka, NV 89316 425 E. 11th St., Ely, NV 89301 775-237-5484 775-289-2828 / 1-800-821-0011 E-mail: [email protected] www.co.eureka.nv.us Jailhouse Motel & Casino 211 5th St., Ely, NV 89301 Eureka Opera House 775-289-3033/ 800-841-5430 Convention & Cultural Arts Center

KDSS Radio 92.7 FM PO Box 284, Eureka, NV 89316 White Pine Golf Course 466 Aultman St., Ely, NV 89301 775-237-6006, Fax 775-237-6040 775-289-6474 www.co.eureka.nv.us/opera05.htm 151 North Golf Course [email protected] Eureka Museum Drive Lincoln County Record 10 South Bateman St. Ely, NV 89301, PO Box 485 775-237-5010, FAX: 775-237-6040 Pioche, NV 89045 www.co.eureka.nv.us

McGill Historic Drug Store Eureka Sentinel - Since 1870 Museum PO Box 150820, Ely, NV 89315 11 4th St. McGill, NV 89318 775-289-4491 775-235-7082 E-mail: [email protected] www.mcgilldrugstoremuseum.com 3 press Train rides. 1999, the mine reopened in 2004 and White Pine County Information about continues to operate today. A the murals and the company town in the beginning, McGill Village can be found Ruth’s houses and buildings have The Consolidated Copper Company at elyrenais- been sold to individual owners. bought water rights to operate the sance.com. smelter to refine the copper ore mined Tthe Ely Art Bank, Lund at Ruth. The smelter would be an art gallery and Lund is one of the settlements of the located where the water was. cultural center, has opened in a re- L.D.S. Church. In 1898 when the Therefore McGill was born. stored bank church decided to colonize, the Plane McGill is the home of the McGill building in down- ranch became the town of Lund, and Drug Store Museum. The stock and town Ely next to the Maddox ranch became the town everything used to run the business in the Garnet Mer- of Preston. Some of the original the 1970’s is still on the shelves, and cantile. Stop in to adobe buildings are still in use. Many the soda fountain is operating. Don’t see Art Among other buildings were moved from the miss this chance to step back in time the Aspens and so much more. ghost towns of Ward and Taylor. In to a store left just as it was when the Downtown Ely offers a friendly, the dry weather of Nevada, building last customers left in the early 1970’s. small town atmosphere where people materials were too scarce to waste. Lund and Preston were located on Ely can window shop, and stop to admire the outdoor art. Take time to explore the stage line between Hamilton and During its past, Ely was a mining the unique shopping, variety of dining Pioche. The line ran about where the town. In the 1870’s and 80’s, White experiences, and the friendly atmos- junction of Hwy 6 and SR 318 is Pine was a part of a boom when phere where visitors stop in at a histor- today. British money was invested in the ic soda fountain for delicious treats. silver mines. After 1900, came the There is much to see and do around copper boom. In the next 70 years, Baker White Pine County. Great Basin more than a billion dollars in copper In 1869, Absalom Lehman National Park, Cave Lake, and Ward was shipped out of the area. Much of homesteaded in the Snake Valley. Charcoal Ovens State Parks, and the the mining and milling done recently He decided it would be more Area are was reworking the waste dumps of profitable to feed the miners, than to nearby. There are excellent hunting the past. Today copper, gold, and mine a claim. In 1885, he discovered and fishing areas. Campgrounds are silver are the main minerals mined. Lehman Cave. He began what he available. Wilderness activities and Ranching also played a major part called “cave crawling” that same year. licensed guides are available. in the history of the area. Cattle and The next year he began taking visitors Special events are scheduled sheep raised here were shipped to through the cave. Almost 800 people throughout the year. Ice fishing is pop- the eastern markets. Farming of alfal- visited the cave the first year. ular in the winter. The Ice Fishing Der- fa was developed to feed the live- Don’t Miss the Train! by and the Fire and Ice Sculpture show stock. NEVADA NORTHERN RAILWAY MUSEUM with fire works are held in January. Ely is expanding into industries A National Historic Landmark & Favorite The Cannons and Cocktails Boat Rac- other than mining. One branch of the Treasure in Ely, NV es are held in June with fireworks over state prison system and an honor www.nnry.com the lake. These events take place at camp are located here. Expansion of Nevada Northern Railway Museum is a . Events can be tourist facilities has begun and several National Historic Landmark, located in rural found in this publication or at cottage industries have started up. Ely, Nevada, halfway between Las Vegas and www.whitepinechamber.com. The Ely Renaissance Society mural Salt Lake City; only about 240 in either A variety of museums are available project enhances the downtown area direction. It is, indeed, a Nevada treasure; but for those interested in exploring the and portrays our history. Several mu- it’s not hidden, buried, or in need of a special past. The White Pine Public Museum, rals have been completed by this map to find it. The Nevada Northern Railway is located at 2000 Aultman Street has a group in addition to others that add America’s best-preserved short line railroad wonderful collection of artifacts from local color. A sculpture garden and and the most complete rail facility left in the the past, a prehistoric cave bear exhib- labyrinth add to the outdoor art expe- nation. According to a Smithsonian Curator it, and a huge doll collection rience. The Renaissance Village is a . Emeritus, it is “the best…bar none.” The Nevada Northern Railway, established restored collection of ethnic houses Ruth that represent homes here in the early in 1905, is an original, working historic rail- Old Ruth was originally the location road, complete with operating steam and die- 1900’s. Check the website at elyre- of Consolidated Copper Company. naissance.com for information. The sel locomotive trains. The 56-acre rail yard Eventually the mine began to overtake contains original track and over seventy origi- Village is open Saturdays June the town, and the town moved to through September with the Farmers nal buildings and structures, including the where it is now. It became New Ruth, original Depot, Machine Shop, Engine House Market in mid August through Sep- and later just Ruth. Kennecott Copper, tember. It is located at 400 Ely St. In and the iconic . It also features and then the mine was sold and the old an extensive paper record, documenting more November, the Village transforms in tailings were reworked. After closing in to the North Pole for the Polar Ex- 4 than 100 years of history. on the local copper mine and free prospecting torcycle club gatherings and more. It is a national treasure the whole family of garnets at Garnet Hill. After a trip on one of In years past, it has even been the can enjoy. The Nevada Northern Railway was these trains, who knows, passengers may even setting for movies, including “Rat awarded “Attraction of the Year” by the Ne- be able to find gold in “these here hills.” Early Race,” with Whoopi Goldberg, and a vada Travel Network; calling it a “must see; reservations are suggested for these and other music video. must do” attraction. For many years, it is rec- Special Event Trains, including the Wild West Unique programs are available ognized by the readers of Nevada Magazine Trains, Restoration Rails, the one-time only for those seeking extraordinary expe- as: the Best Place to Take Kids in Rural Taste of Italy Train, the most historic Steptoe riences. Cab Rides with the Engi- Nevada; Best Rural Museum; and via a Ne- Valley Flyer – with First Class seating in Coach neer, Caboose and Bunkhouse vada Commission on Tourism survey, Favor- 5; Fourth of July Fireworks Train; and mid- Overnights, and, especially the op- ite Nevada Treasure. True West magazine January’s Fireworks Express, where fireworks portunity to “BE the Engineer” are all awarded its Reader’s Choice Award to Neva- are actually shot off a moving train! part of the fun. Anyone (age 18+ with da Northern Railway for “Best Preservation When school’s out, Kids Ride Free a valid driver’s license) can actually Effort of the West.” It has been featured on regular excursions Mondays-through Thurs- operate a locomotive, no experience many times on PBS television, as well as on days, when accompanied by an adult. The an- necessary – under Certified Engi- The History Channel’s “Modern Marvels” nual Plein Air Outdoor Arts Festival takes neer’s supervision, of course. And, show and “American Restorations.” The place every Labor Day Weekend and features a the Supreme Engineer experience artifacts restored by Rick’s Restoration and variety of artists and craftsmen creating works offers the rare opportunity to operate featured on the show can be seen at the Ne- of art right before your eyes. The annual Neva- the locomotive with the train (i.e. vada Northern Railway. The NNRy is also da Railway Symposium is held in September. freight cars) attached. Those who featured in train magazines and travel guide- Rail fans and history buffs can enjoy a variety of have experienced the “Be the Engi- books all over the world; having wide appeal seminars on different railroads, as well as neer” program in the past have said, to people of all ages. demonstrations; all for a very nominal fee. See “It’s been a dream come true” and Be sure to call ahead or visit the website at www.nnry.com for more information. “the experience of a lifetime.” Try it www.nnry.com if you’d like to ride the train, as The spooktacular Haunted Ghost Trains are yourself or get a gift certificate for the schedule varies throughout the year. The always a sell-out so book now to ensure a seat. someone special. grounds are open year-round except for These take place four Saturday nights in Octo- The second and third weekends Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas ber plus the last Friday. Costumes are encour- each February offer the renowned Day and New Year’s Eve and New Year’s aged for passengers, who sit safely inside while Winter Steam Spectacular Photo Day. Historic steam and diesel train rides run viewing ghostly, ghastly scenes along the way. Shoots. These not only get rave re- April through January; and include regular fare See www.youtube.com/nnry1 for video. views, but result in award-winning excursions, as well as specialty trains and Celebrate an old-fashioned, traditional Christ- photographs by amateur photogra- unique programs (see below). The train pass- mas in Ely with snow-capped mountains, the phers, guided by professional photog- es by the site of Former First Lady Pat Nixon’s scent of wood-burning stoves and the ability to raphers in day and night shoots. And, childhood home. She was born in Ely on cut a fresh Christmas tree for just a few dollars. if you’ve ever wanted to really work on March 16, 1912. Stephen King’s book Desper- The highlight of the season, however, is Neva- the premier historic railroad in the ation takes place in nearby Ruth. da Northern Railway’s Polar Express, licensed country, the Nevada Northern offers You are invited to explore the wonders of by Warner Bros. This magical journey to the annual Railroad Reality Weeks, with the Nevada Northern Railway and enjoy this North Pole includes hot chocolate, cookies and two sessions for adults and one for unique relic from Nevada’s rich railroading a visit with Santa Claus – don’t forget your cam- adults/teens. history. Self-guided and guided tours are era and wear your pajamas. You can see the So if you’re looking for a “must- included in the price of a train ride ticket, and video on www.youtube.com/nnry1. The Gift see, must do” attraction - something are also available separately for a nominal Shop is well-stocked with Polar Express mer- different on the ‘road less traveled,’ charge. The Gift Shop, offering tax-free gifts chandise for Christmas gifts and souvenirs. In or, perhaps, you’re interested in histo- and souvenirs, is open daily, except Tues- January, enjoy weekend steam rides that are ry and culture, a train-lover, a family days, beginning at 8 a.m. – and seven days a held in conjunction with Ely’s famous Cave on vacation, or are a large group look- week in the summer. Lake Fire & Ice Show (Fireworks Express Train) ing for that unique experience – come The Nevada Northern Railway’s official and Rotary’s Cave Lake Ice Fishing Derby to Ely’s Nevada Northern Railway. season begins in mid-April, with regularly (Jack Frost Train). See www.elynevada.net for For more information, please call toll- scheduled steam and diesel locomotive trains. details. free at (866) 40-STEAM (866-407- Rain, snow, sleet or shine, the trains keep Group rates are available on all trains. And, 8326), locally at (775) 289-2085 or running and almost never has one been can- special school rates are perfect for a unique visit the website at www.nnry.com. celled due to inclement weather. The sched- and educational class trip. Private charters “Like” on www.facebook.com/nnry ule is available online at www.nnry.com. are offered, as well, and can be customized and subscribe and see train videos at Special Event Trains each feature a with a Wild West, Geology or Polar www.youtube.com/nnry1 and follow unique agenda and an optional picnic pack. Express theme (seasonal). Consider us on www.twitter.com/nnry1. ALL They run mid-May through mid-September. our scenic location and vintage trains ABOARD! The popular Rockin’ and Rollin’ Geology for your next event to make it even Trains feature a lively presentation by local more historic and memorable. The Ne- geologists, Roger Bowers, Bill Wilson and vada Northern Railway can accommo- Laura Baldwin. These fun trains include a date special events, weddings, reun- show and tell of ore samples, and information ions, business meeting, auto and mo- 5 Great Basin hunter-gathers but used different hundreds of people of many National Park types of stone tools. They occu- different cultures spanning pied the area from about 8,000- thousands of years are held in

2,000 years ago. The next cultural these sites. No one knows how Located about 30 miles east on groups into the area are known as many more sites and stories remain Highway 50 from the scenic the Fremont. They were a horticul- undiscovered in the park. New Highway 93 junction, the Great tural group that built adobe type sites are documented each year. Basin National Park is a region of dwellings and grew vegetables Park arcehologists continue to national significance in that it is a such as corn. They still hunted identify archeological and historic world unto itself. Because of the and gathered wild plants. The sites. The goal is to document and unique cycling of water in this Fremont, named after the Fremont protect important sites that might area, it can be considered an River in south central Utah, had be threatened by park immense closed system. In this cultural ties to the four-corner re- developments and activities such closed hydrological system, there gion of the southwest. The as trail or campground are many mountain ranges that Fremont were in the Great Basin developments. Archeologists operate like islands, isolated by area until about 650 years ago. working on this project travel oceans of sage. Great Basin Around this time, there was a ma- through the park searching for mountains rise like islands above jor climate change that made stone tools, old cans and bottles, flat, dry land. This illusion hints at farming conditions unfavorable petroglyphs, and any other signs of an important biological truth. and allowed other cultural groups historic and prehistoric human life. Certain species, such as marmots, who practiced a hunter-gather life You can help preserve our cultural blue grouse, quaking aspens, and style to adapt to the climate heritage. If you discover stone Bristlecone pine survive in the change. There are several theo- points, old glass or other artifacts, region only on these tall, cool ries as to what became of the please leave them where they lie mountains. These populations are Fremont: 1) they went to the four- and tell a ranger about your find. stranded on green islands in the corner region; 2) they were forced Also, be very careful around desert, separated from the rest of out of the area by two other cultur- abandoned log cabins, mines, and their kind much like plants and al groups: Shoshone and Paiute; other unstable structures. Finally, animals living on islands in the and 3) they stayed in the area follow the code, “Stay out, stay sea. adapting to the Shoshone and Pai- alive.” The Great Basin is a vast natural ute culture. laboratory to study in detail, with The Shoshone and Paiute were Hiking Trails such topics as global warming or hunter-gathers who made some Hiking trails offer a great way to other planetary changes that may pottery but are known for their enjoy the park. Always carry a or may not have resulted from basketry. Today, these two Native map, warm clothing, water and food human activity; the role of American groups still live in the when you take a hike. There are biological diversity in the Great Basin area and contribute many trails in the area. For more maintenance of natural areas; and greatly to the economy of Nevada information on these, check with a the power of evolutionary change with tribal owned businesses. ranger. Several guide books are in an organism’s response to a also available for purchase in the constantly changing environment. Preserving Our Past visitor center. There is literally no other place like In addition to the natural the Great Basin in the United wonders of Great Basin National Mountain View Nature Trail States and very few places like it Park, such as Lehman Caves, Near the Lehman Caves Visitor in the world. Check the web page and the ancient Center is the historic at www.nps.gov/grba. bristlecone pines, the Park also and a short nature trail, The

contains many wonders of our Native Americans of the Great shared cultural heritage, including Basin old log cabins, abandoned mines, The earliest known inhabitants rock art, and scattered stone tools. of the Great Basin area are known More than 200 archeological and as Paleo-Indians. They were historical sites are identified. hunter-gathers who occupied the Five of these sites are on the area from about 12,000-8,000 National Register of Historic years ago. The second cultural Places and many more are eligible group, the Archaic, were also for the register. The stories of 8 Mountain View Nature Trail, three-tenths of a elevations. The Great Basin is a desert, with low relative long, is a self-guided loop that begins humidity and sharp drops in temperature at night. In the near the Rhodes Cabin and ends behind the summer, fierce afternoon thunderstorms are common. Lehman Caves Visitor Center. Weather conditions are highly variable. Please come prepared for all types of weather. While summer daytime Wheeler Peak Summit Trail temperatures can be high, it can snow at any time of the The first part of this trail is relatively gentle to year at high elevations. the junction with the Alpine Lakes Trail. The trail gradually climbs reaching the ridge at a Average Temperatures saddle (10,874 feet). From here, the trail becomes very steep and rocky, gaining over Month Avg. max Avg.min. Max. Min. 1,000 feet per mile. The trail becomes a January 41 18 67 -20 route following the ridge to the summit. Plan February 44 21 65 -12 on this hike taking all day. March 48 24 70 0 April 56 31 77 10 Alpine Lakes Loop May 66 48 88 13 The loop to Stella and Teresa Lakes begins June 76 57 97 25 at the Bristlecone parking area. This 2.7 mile July 86 57 100 39 hike offers a leisurely way to view the high August 83 56 45 32 country. These shallow alpine lakes are often September 75 47 92 21 surrounded by brilliantly colored wildflowers. October 62 37 80 6 November 49 28 70 -6 Lexington Arch December 42 20 64 -13 About a 30-mile drive south of the Lehman Caves Visitor Center is a six story limestone arch. The first mile of the trail climbs up a Average Temperatures steady grade, then levels off before crossing into the park. The last quarter mile climbs Month Avg. max Avg.min. Max. Min. several short switchbacks to the arch. The January 41 18 67 -20 trail to the arch is 1.7 miles one-way. Leashed February 44 21 65 -12 March 48 24 70 0 pets are allowed on this trail. April 56 31 77 10 May 66 48 88 13 Lehman Creek Trail June 76 57 97 25 This trail stretches between Upper Lehman July 86 57 100 39 Creek Campground and Wheeler Peak August 83 56 45 32 Campground. The one-way distance is 3.4 September 75 47 92 21 miles with an elevation change of 2,000 feet. October 62 37 80 6 The Lehman Creek Trail passes through a November 49 28 70 -6 variety of plant communities and allows you December 42 20 64 -13 to see the diversity present in the Great Basin. The lower end of the trail lies in a Activities pinyon-juniper forest, then winds into white fir A variety of activities are offered at the Park. Campfire at Wheeler Peak Campground. Programs and ranger-lead hikes are offered from mid- June to mid-August as weather and staffing permits. Park Weather Hikes lead by rangers are an informative way to see the There is an 8,000 foot (2,400m) difference Park. Tours of Lehman Caves are available throughout between Wheeler Peak and the valley floor. the year. Weather conditions tend to vary with The Great Basin Visitor Center in Baker, Nevada opened elevation. In late spring and early summer, in late May 2005. It provides information about the Great days in the valley may Basin as well as the Park. The center includes an infor- be hot, and still the mation lobby, bookstore, and exhibit galleries. The Leh- snowpack may not man Caves Visitor Center at Park Headquarters (located in have melted at high front of Lehman Caves) continues to provide Lehman Cave tour ticket sales, park information, a bookstore and Inside Lehman Caves 9 audiovisual programs. FIRES: The Park recommends the use of stoves for Both centers operate cooking in the backcountry. Fires should always be 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. small and closely attended. If possible use already Pacific Time, with ex- established fire rings. No fires are allowed above tended hours Memori- 10,000 feet. Only dead and downed wood may be al Day to Labor Day. collected. Bristlecone pine wood may not be burned. If Lehman Caves Gift conditions warrant, fires may be prohibited in the and Café (open April- backcountry. Wheeler Peak October) is located adjacent to the BRISTLECONE PINE GROVES: Bristlecone pine Visitor Center. Ranger-guided tours of Lehman groves are protected as living museums. Camping, Caves and the self-guided Mountain View Nature fires, and wood gathering are strictly prohibited. Trail begin at this Visitor Center. Restrooms, drinking water and a phone are also available. PETS: Pets are not allowed in the backcountry or on More information may be found on the Great trails, except the Lexington Arch Trail. Basin Web Site at www.nps.gov/grba. Check the web site for the latest information on weather, BICYCLES: Bicycles or motor driven vehicles are ranger programs, and events in the park. prohibited, except on designated roads. Lehman Caves Tours are very popular. Cave tours are limited to 20 per tour. Cave Tours often FIREARMS: As of February 22, 2010, a new federal law sell out. To ensure space, buy your ticket early in allows people who can legally possess firearms under appli- the day, or in advance over the telephone. cable federal, state, and local laws, to legally possess firearms Advanced ticket sales are available year round and in Great Basin National Park may be purchased by phone at (775) 234-7331 ext. . It is the responsibility of visitors to understand and comply 242 one month from one to 30 days before the date with all applicable state, local, and federal firearms laws be- of the tour. Tickets may be purchased in person at fore entering this park. As a starting point, please visit the the Lehman Caves Visitor Center. Phone orders following State of Nevada websites concerning the ability to are taken from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm Pacific time. carry concealed weapons: All tickets must be paid for at the time of purchase.  Nevada Regulations Regarding Concealed Weapons All major credit cards are accepted: Visa, Master-  Nevada Administrative Code Regarding Concealed Card, Discover Card, American Express, and Din- Weapons ers Club. All advance sales are final, so please  Changes in Nevada Concealed Carry Laws plan carefully. Federal law also prohibits firearms in certain facilities in this park; those places are marked with signs at all public entranc- Camping in the Backcountry es. This includes, but is not limited to; visitor centers, and In the Park, the growing season is short and government offices. conditions are harsh. Alpine communities are especially fragile and easily damaged. Please DAY USE ZONES: The Wheeler Peak Semi-Primitive remain on trails. When traveling cross-country, Day Use Subzone, the areas within 1/4 mile of the avoid damaging vegetation by staying on durable Lexington Arch Trail and the Trail are surfaces such as rock or mineral soil. closed to camping year round. WATER: All surface water should be chemically CAMPSITES: Backcountry camping is permitted at treated, filtered, or boiled for 3 minutes. least 1/4 mile from any developed sites (i.e. road, PACK IT IN ~ PACK IT OUT. buildings, campground, etc.) Campsites must be a LEAVE NO TRACE. minimum of 100 feet away from trails and water. Campground Information Camp on mineral soil if possible. Ditching or Great Basin National Park offers several camping leveling of the ground is prohibited. areas from which to choose. Wheeler Peak, Upper Lehman Creek, Lower Lehman Creek, and Baker Creek HUMAN WASTE DISPOSAL: Pick a site at least campgrounds are developed with pit toilets, water, 200 ft (60m) from water, trails, and campsites. picnic tables, tent pads, and campfire grills. Effective Bury waste in a hole 4-8 inches deep. All toilet May 1, 2005, the nightly fee is $12.00 per site. Golden paper should be packed out. Age and Golden Access Passport holders pay $6.00 per site. No more than two vehicles and eight people TRASH: All trash must be packed out.

10 DAY USE ZONES: The Wheeler Peak Semi-Primitive Upper Lehman Campground - elevation 7,800 Day Use Subzone, the areas within 1/4 mile of the feet (2400 m), 22 campsites, water, pit toilets, one Lexington Arch Trail and the Osceola Ditch Trail are accessible site for small RV or Trailer. Three miles closed to camping year round. from the Visitor Center. Approximate season opening dates: May through October. Water WATER: All surface water should be chemically available in summer only. treated, filtered, or boiled for 3 minutes. Wheeler Peak Campground - elevation 9,900 feet PACK IT IN ~ PACK IT OUT. (3000 m ), 37 campsites, water, pit toilets, one LEAVE NO TRACE. accessible site, 12 miles from the Visitor Center. The road is narrow and curvy, and climbs approximately an 8% grade over the 12 miles. RV’s and trailers longer than 24 feet are not recommended. Approximate season opening dates: early June through September. Water available in summer only.

Baker Creek Campground - elevation 7,500 feet (2350 m), 34 campsites, water, pit toilets, 2 accessible sites, 3 miles from the Visitor Center. Approximate season opening dates: May through October, Water available in summer only. On a gravel road. Campground Information Great Basin National Park offers several camping Fires: Build fires only in established fire pits and do areas from which to choose. Wheeler Peak, Upper not leave unattended. Lehman Creek, Lower Lehman Creek, and Baker Creek campgrounds are developed with pit toilets, Firewood: Only dead wood fallen to the ground water, picnic tables, tent pads, and campfire grills. Ef- may be collected for firewood; cutting is prohibited. fective May 1, 2005, the nightly fee is $12.00 per site. No collecting of any Bristlecone Pine wood and/or Golden Age and Golden Access Passport holders pay wood above 10,000’ is permitted. $6.00 per site. No more than two vehicles and eight people are allowed per site. Keep a clean camp: Pack out all waste. Ditching Primitive camping facilities within the Park are or leveling of the ground is prohibited. Please do located along Snake Creek and Strawberry Creek not wash dishes or hands at water spigots. Roads. The park has initiated improvements to the Late fall, winter, and early spring weather dictates Strawberry Creek Campground. In late August 2012 the availability of campsites and water. For more there will be an event to celebrate the new facilities information on opening and closing dates, call the Picnic tables and fire pits are provided at most sites. Park at 775-234-7331 or check www.nps.gov/grba. A few Snake Creek sites have pit toilets. Drinking water is available at the dump station near the Visitor Center from late spring through early fall. In winter, water is available at the Visitor Center. All Park camping is on a first come, first served basis; no advance reservations can be made. Campsites cannot be “saved” or reserved for friends or relatives who may be arriving at a later time. Pets must be kept on a leash (6’ or less in length) and/or under control at all times. Pets are not allowed on the trails.

Lower Lehman Campground - elevation 7,300 feet (2200 m), 11 campsites, pit toilets, a limited number of pull through sites for small RV’s and trailers, 2-1/2 Mt. Wheeler looking south miles from the Visitor Center. Open all year; water is available only through the summer. 11 Chinese population, most of whom re- Eureka County sided in the city block between the Sentinel Building and the Colonade Silver was discovered in Eureka in Hotel. This area was known as Eure- 1864, making this America’s first im- ka’s “Chinatown” during the boom portant lead-silver discovery. Eureka years. The Chinese tended to work in did not boom until 1869 when smel- occupations other than mining, such as ters which could successfully sepa- food service, laundry, medical practice rate silver from lead were developed. and as general laborers. Eureka County was formed from part Sixteen smelters were kept busy re- Eureka County Court House of the larger Lander County in 1873. fining the ores of the district. The By 1878, more than 9,000 people smoke was so heavy at times that toric Places, a walking tour of Eureka lived in Eureka. Like other early min- black clouds floated over town, leaving finds the visitor viewing wonderfully ing camps, Eureka started as a city soot and dirt everywhere, giving Eure- preserved brick and wood commer- of tents and crudely built structures. ka the dubious name of the “ cial buildings as well as private Prices for building supplies were high of the West.” dwellings. and shipping distances long. Many The mills and smelters around Eure- The 1879 Eureka County Court- buildings were moved from the near- ka proved to be a mixed blessing. house still houses the original court- by communities of Austin, Carlin, While the mining district could refine its room complete with original wain- Hamilton, Treasure City, Elko, and own ores, lead-based smoke from the scotting, pressed tin ceiling, and Shermantown. smelter’s stacks could not escape the chandeliers. In its heyday, Eureka supported canyon’s natural enclosure. The com- Across the street from the Court- one hundred saloons, several dozen panies came up with an innovative house is the restored Eureka Opera gambling houses, theaters, an opera idea and built their stacks along the House. This 1880 structure was built house, numerous churches, fine ho- ground to the tops of the hill. Prevailing on the ashes of the Odd Fellows tels, and five fire companies. The winds could then carry the smoke Hall. It has served as a gathering Eureka Daily Sentinel began publica- away from town. place for the people of Eureka. The tion in 1870 and continues today as Smelting was always marginally prof- first silent movie was shown in 1915 a weekly newspaper. The town’s first itable and when mining production be- and then in the 1920’s the opera school was built in 1872 with an en- gan to wane after its peak year of house became the Eureka Theatre rollment of 58 students. 1878, the refineries were some of the and “talkie” shows were presented. Besides the Irish and Cornish min- first businesses to close. The giant By 1958, the building had fallen ers, there were German, Italian, Chi- slag heaps at either end of town are all into disrepair. In 1990, Eureka Coun- nese, and Jewish settlers arriving in that remain of these enormous refinery ty acquired the structure and began Eureka. The Italians, known for man- facilities. a three year restoration. The building ufacturing charcoal, had a very lucra- With the possible exception of Virgin- received the 1994 National Preserva- tive business with the many smelters ia City, no other Nevada community tion Honor Award after being reo- in town. Many of the social clubs and has retained its historic character like pened on October 5, 1993. Today lodges had ethnic affiliations and Eureka. the Eureka Opera House is a full ser- allowed for the expression of shared Dual disasters over the years, fires vice convention center and cultural experiences in a new world. Many of and floods forced Eureka residents to arts center. The building is used for these buildings still exist, although rebuild their structures out of brick, conventions, theatrical and musical some may be hidden behind modern which, fortunately for us today, resulted performances, meetings, and com- storefronts. in much more permanent buildings. munity functions. Information about Eureka also had a fairly sizeable Listed on the National Register of His- the Opera House can be found on website at www.co.eureka.nv.us. Built in 1879 after a fire had de- Eureka Sentinel Museum Eureka Opera House stroyed the first newspaper building, the structure serves as a museum today. Exhibits include the original equipment and presses of the Eure- ka Sentinel newspaper. Other infor- mation includes historic displays and memorabilia from Eureka’s yester- years. Eureka is located on the historic Lincoln Highway and has an original cement marker post in front of the 10 South Bateman Street 775-237-6006 Courthouse on Main Street. Phone: 775-237-5010 PO Box 284 FAX: 775-237-6040 Eureka, NV 89316 www.co.eureka.nv.us www.co.eureka.nv.us 12 tral Overland Route and negotiator of is at the west end of Lander County a year’s truce with the local Paiute town. The Castle was tribe. built in 1897 for Anson Austin Traveling west from Austin takes Phelps Stokes, an Lander County was formed De- travelers into the sparsely-settled eastern financier who cember 19, 1862, and originally took Reese River Valley. Prior to 1862, the had considerable min- in the eastern third of the state, giv- area surrounding Austin was consid- ing interests in the ing rise to its nickname, “The Great ered as “unexplored” Nevada territory. Austin area. Stokes East.” It later became known as the That all changed in May of that year also built the 92 mile “Mother of Counties” after it was bro- when William Talcott, an employee of Nevada Central Rail- ken into the counties of Lander, Eu- the stage station at nearby Jacob’s road from Battle reka, White Pine and Elko. Spring, stumbled onto a rich vein of Mountain to Austin. An exact replica of The first county seat was Jacob- silver. Austin soon grew to become a tower outside of Rome, Italy, the sville, six miles west of Austin, but Nevada’s second-largest city, boast- castle was built of hand-hewn native voters mandated it be moved to Aus- ing a population of more than 10,000. granite. The huge slabs were raised by tin in September of 1863. The court- Because Austin’s silver held out for a hand-operated windless. The Cas- house was built in 1869 and the brick nearly 20 years, substantial brick tle’s prominent location offers a view building is still in use for county offic- buildings were constructed. They in- up to 60 miles south and 35 miles es today. Stop in for a tour and a visit cluded banks, lecture halls, schools, north. Once the Stoke’s summer to the Greater Austin Chamber of churches, and homes. Many of these home, the first floor contained a kitch- Commerce upstairs. establishments, like Stokes Castle, en and dining area, the second floor Austin held the county seat without the International Hotel and the Gridley was the living room and the third floor opposition for 56 years. Then, in Store are still standing today. We cur- contained two bedrooms. The roof 1919, the town began the longest rently have 11 buildings and sites was an outdoor living area surrounded running fight of its kind in Nevada’s listed on the National Register of His- by curtains that could be closed to history when northern county resi- toric Places. keep out the wind. Several years after dents made their first attempt to Storekeeper it was abandoned, the structure fell move the county seat to the growing Reuel Gridley into disrepair and the floors and stair- community of Battle Mountain. The made a big ways were removed to prevent injury campaign failed but was followed by name for to sightseers. further attempts that stretched over himself dur- Unfortunately for Austin’s miners, the 60 years. Efforts to move the county ing the Civil silver mines gave out long before the seat were made again in 1938, 1953, War by doing end of the 1890’s. Austin declined for and 1978. In May of 1979, the move service for many years but lately has seen a re- was approved by voters. Appeals the forerunner of the American Red birth with new residents and business- delayed matters until November Cross. In 1864, he paid an election es. Listed on the National Register of when the State Supreme Court ruled bet by carrying a heavy sack of flour Historic Places, visitors are welcome the election valid and Battle Moun- the length of Main Street. To raise to enjoy the historic buildings, browse tain officially became the Lander more money for the worthy cause, he in the library, and stroll along weath- County Seat, thus ending Austin’s auctioned the flour sack off over and ered sidewalks. 116 year history in that capacity. over again; first in Austin, but Gridley Gridley Days in June and other The county now covers a total of soon went farther afield to Virginia events throughout the year give resi- 5,721 square miles and contains City, Sacramento, San Francisco, and dents and visitors alike the chance to three unincorporated towns: Austin, other eastern cities, ending up a year celebrate Austin’s history. Battle Mountain, and Kingston. The later at the St. Louis World’s Fair, The Historical Society Museum has county was named posthumously in having raised $275,000. a nice collection of artifacts from days honor of Colonel Frederick W. Another site to be enjoyed is the gone by. The Museum is open daily Lander, Chief Engineer of the Cen- remains of Stokes Castle. The turnoff in the summer months, Spring and Fall on weekends and in the winter by ap- pointment The Greater Austin St. Augustine’s Church is being re- Chamber of Commerce stored as a Cultural Center for the community. This church, built about Dee Helming 1866, is the oldest Catholic Church building in the State of Nevada. Fund PO Box 212 raisers are being held for the restora- 122 Main Street tion effort. The Reese River Reveille, Austin, NV 89310 available in Austin or by subscription, PHONE: 775-964-2200 will carry progress reports. Inquire at www.austinnevada.com the Main Street Shops in Austin for [email protected] 13 goal was to deliver mail between St. Joseph, Missouri and Sacramento, Cali- Lincoln Highway fornia, a distance of 2,000 miles, in 10 the Lincoln Highway days or less. Days was celebrated in This attempt to improve communica- Ely in 2005. tions was the idea of Senator William Cement markers Gwin of California. He convinced the were placed along the founders of the Overland Stage Line of Lincoln Highway from Leavenworth, Kansas, which provided New York to San Fran- daily transportation between the Mis- cisco in 1928 by the The International Hotel in Austin souri River and Salt Lake City. in the late 1800’s Boy Scouts as a memo- rial to the Lincoln Highway. Over the information. Pony Express years these disappeared, but have Nestled in the Toiyabe mountain been replaced in Nevada from Wend- Range, Austin is situated in a wide over to Fernley with the generous canyon at the geographic center of WANTED help of the Nevada Department of the state. The town YOUNG SKINNY WIRY FELLOWS Transportation, the Bureau of Land Not over eighteen. Must be expert riders offers motels, res- Management, and the Eastern Neva- willing to risk death daily. Orphans pre- taurants and ferred. WAGES $25 per week. Apply, da Chapter of the Lincoln Highway cafes, bars, and Central Overland Express Association. Watch for them as you gasoline. Visitors travel across Nevada on the route of can explore the the Lincoln Highway. Some original Despite the Pony Express’ long-lived landscape, shop cement markers can still be seen in- and romantic reputation, it lasted only for old bottles and cluding the one in front of the court 18 months until October 1864. The cost gemstones, take to house in Eureka. of sending a letter, $1 to $5 an ounce, the mountains bike The Centennial of the Lincoln brought in revenue but never enough to trails, or view his- Highway will be celebrated in 2013. cover all the expenses. What finally fin- torical locations. Information about tours ished off the Pony Express was the Today Austin has and events can be found completion of the Transcontinental tele- a population of at www.lh2013.com. Look graph line. Technology about 300 people. The area is popu- for commemorible mugs in now could deliver a lar for mining, rock hounding, hunt- towns along the way. message in ten se- ing, fishing, hiking, ATV’s OHV trails, conds that had taken and ghost town exploring. The main ten days. industries are agriculture, farming, Traveling Highway 50 ranching, and mining. There are is a chance to see three maintained Forest Service routes and towns where campgrounds and two RV parks history is found in every mile. within a 30 mile radius of town. For information on Austin, check the The first Transcontinental Highway website at www.austinnevada.com. ran from Times Square New York City Several cemeteries are located in to Lincoln Park in San Francisco. This the mining camps of Austin and Eu- road was known as the “Main Street of reka. The ornate sculpture and intri- America” and crosses Nevada from the cate iron fencing add to their history. Utah border to California.

Named after President Lincoln, its This ad appeared on flyers and in 3,143 mile route was conceived July 1, newspapers in 1859 across the 1913 by a group of leaders in the auto- country. The Pony Express began motive and construction industry to pro- with its first run on April 3, 1860. The mote the automobile industry. The State of Nevada officially joined the effort on October 29, 1913 when Governor Tasker L. Oddie issued a Ne- vada Lincoln Highway Proclamation and personally donated five dollars to the Lincoln Highway Association. When the route was completed in 1930, Lin- coln Highway Days was celebrated in Ely, Nevada. The 75th Anniversary of 14 bases in the memories, excitement and holiday Churchill County country. cheer. NAS Fallon If you love the smell of octane Fallon is home to in the morning, then you’ll love our Fallon can trace its roots the Naval “Vroom Vroom Season.” Start out back to the California Gold Rush and Strike and the season with Drag Racing & IMCA the subsequent western migration. Warfare Cen- Dirt Track racing in the spring; a Show ter and the ‘n Shine in May and Octane Fest in Settlers making their way West were Top Gun Raceway thankful to have survived the journey famous Navy June. across the infamous “40-Mile De- Fighter Weapons School, TOPGUN. Lasso all the fun in Fallon dur- sert”, the most treacherous stretch Today, Fallon farming and ing “Giddy along the Emigrant Trail. ranching industries remain a vital part of Up Season” The settlers rested along the the area’s economy and personality. it’s how the banks of the Carson River at a place Fallon is the county seat and govern- west was know as Ragtown (so named for the ment plays a role as well. Of course, won all over clothes that could be seen drying on NAS Fallon has also greatly added to again. Join trees, shrubs and wagons) just down Fallon’s economy and continues to play us for rode- Rattlesnake Raceway the road from present day Fallon. a vital role in our nation’s defense. If os, roping, Ragtown became a trading outpost. you look to the skies, you might see a fastest gun competitions and a coun- The Pony Express skirted the area in Navy pilot with nerves of steel flying try fair! the 1860’s followed closely by the over a field of Heart O’ Golds. Mmm mmm, good eats and Overland Telegraph. Some scat- You can ac- treats, food and fun everywhere dur- tered farms and freight stations cess the complete ing Fallon’s “Finger Lickin’ Good marked this early area. history of Fallon at Season.” With a Down Town Farm- At the turn of the century, the the Churchill County ers Market, Chili Cook-off, Cantaloupe Newlands Project, the first land rec- Museum & Archives, Festival, corn maze and growers mar- lamation project in the United States, 1050 S. Maine St., ket, there’s something for every taste. diverted waters from the Truckee Fallon NV 89406. Every so often it hits you: and Carson Rivers to reclaim the 775.423.3677. “We gotta get out of town and do land from the desert giving life to Fal- Visit the muse- Cowboy Fast Draw something.” Come out to Fallon for lon and ranches. um website at “Get Out of Town Season.” Spend Fallon grew amidst the farms www.ccmuseum.org a day visiting the Stillwater Wetlands, and ranches. The area experienced Fallon Seasons to match your Lake Lahontan, Sand Mountain, mining booms and agricultural im- taste! Fallon has a great menu of spe- Grimes Point/Hidden Cave and the portance. From 1915 until after cial events year round. In fact Churchill County Museum. World War 11, Fallon hosted the Ne- Fallon has six seasons, one to match There vada State Fair. The Heart’s O’ Gold your taste. That’s why Fallon is called is always a cantaloupe was produced in abun- “Eventful Nevada.” Special events are a good time dur- dance from 1920 through 1930 and great reason to visit Fallon. Come for ing “Crowd gained a national reputation for a fun events and take some time to ex- Pleasin’ Sea- melon with unmatched flavor and plore our community. We love visitors son” quality. and have great restaurants, antique where Octane Fest In 1942 following the attack shops, Lattin Farms and a downtown events are on Pearl Harbor, an airfield was built walking tour to keep you busy and en- on the menu all year long. Come play by the Army Air Corp. This airfield tertained. and stay in America’s Hometown! near Fallon has had many uses and From twinkling lights to a twinkle Visit the Spring Wings Bird Festival, missions. Today Naval Air Station in their eyes, Fallon presents “Twinkle Octane Fest, Fallon Fights,Hearts O’ Fallon is one of the premier training Season.” Join us for a season full of Gold Cantaloupe

15 interpretive trail with a brochure State Parks that was constructed by the White

Eastern Nevada features Pine Middle School in 1996, to

several unique State Parks. promote historic and environmental education and for Daytime temperatures are generally cooler than the urban your enjoyment. A current activity areas. Fishing is available at guide is posted on the day use most of the parks from either the area kiosk. Historic tours and shore or boat. The Parks offer environmental education areas for hiking, photography, programs are scheduled weekly Tractors & Truffles bird watching, and wild flower during the summer months (May viewing. Wildlife is often seen in through September). Year round Festival, the Churchill Arts Council Per- the area including coyotes, mule camping and picnicking are forming Arts Season and Summer deer, badgers, wild horses and available.The primitive Concerts in the park. campground is dry (no water Fallon has many seasons to fit rabbits. Mountain lion and ringtail your taste, log on to FallonTour- cat are seen in early morning or ism.com for details on each season, evening in areas away from then come out and enjoy your favor- heavy visitation. Antelope and ites! elk may be seen. Many species of birds are present including hawks, eagles, owls, blue jays, ravens, quail, dove, and other small varieties. Lizards, snakes, scorpions, skunks and small rodents are often seen. Picnicking and camping are available) and has restroom available with facilities for water, facilities. Other attractions in- restrooms, tables, and grills. clude forest woodlands, lush ri- Rangers are on duty to provide parian areas, a nice stream, ac- cess to dedicated OHV trails, and Birding information and assistance. outstanding views of the Steptoe Eastern and Cave Lake State Park Valley and surrounding moun- Cave Lake is located about tains. Central Nevada 15 miles south of Ely at 7,200 The six Ward Charcoal Ovens feet elevation. This is one of the were constructed in late 1875 to most scenic of the State Parks. produce charcoal by Swiss-Italian The lake is a 32-acre reservoir masons called “Carbonari”. The where visitors can fish for Ward Charcoal Ovens were rainbow and brown trout or enjoy operational from 1876 through boating and swimming. Two 1879, during the silver boom campgrounds, Cave Lake and Elk years of Ward town site mines. Flats, are available with sites for The Ovens were eventually Stillwater Overlook tents and trailers. In the winter phased out completely due to the months when weather permits, depleted ore deposits and Lyon County ice fishing, cross-country skiing, shortage of available timber. The and ice skating are all popular. Ward Charcoal Ovens served diverse purposes after their Fernley function as charcoal ovens Fernley offers a host of out- Ward Charcoal Ovens State Park ended. They sheltered stockmen door recreation activities including and prospectors during foul Ward Charcoal Ovens State boating, fishing, hunting, skiing, weather, and had a reputation as Historic Park has been a state swimming, hiking, rodeo, golf, and a hideout for stagecoach bandits. monument since 1968 but in lots of off-road recreation. Check Today, the skillfully constructed recent years, the area has been for information at Ward Charcoal Ovens are some www.fernleynvchamber.com developed into a park. There is a self-guided 16 of the best preserved charcoal Toiyabe range, from Ophir Summit Toquima Caves 30 miles east of ovens in the western U.S. to the North end of Peavine Can- Austin Berlin Ichthyosaur yon to the South. Elevation 7880’ 5 Campsites State Park Petroglyphs for viewing Located 60 miles south on Ione Road , up Reese River, the 70- Lies in central portion of the Toqui- Columbine 55 miles from Aus- year-old fossil remains and a well- ma Range and includes Central tin preserved ghost town, Berlin, is Nevada’s highest peak, Mt. Jeffer- Upper Reese River part of the park. Enjoy walking son , (11,949ft.). There are approxi- Elevation 8500’ 5 Campsites through the remains of the ghost mately 50 miles of maintained trail Trailhead for Toiyabe Crest Trail town and marvel at the prehistoric within this area. fossils of the ichthyosaur. Pine Creek Outdoor recreation Toiyabe Mountain Range East Side of Mountain Bike Trails, Hiking, Fish- Toiyabe is a Shoshone word mean- Elevation 7457’ 21 Campsites ing, Camping, Hunting, 4WD & Off ing “big mountains.” Trailhead for Mt Jefferson, Alta -Roading can all be enjoyed. They are about 100 miles long Toquima Wilderness RECREATION FACILITIES ranging up to almost 12,000 feet in 4 National Recreation Areas elevation. Peavine 11 Sites in Austin on Nat’l Registry South end of Toiyabe Range of Historic Places Reese River Valley Reese River Austin ’s Central Nevada Discov- Extending 41 miles south from Aus- Elevation 6310’ 10 Campsites ery Driving Tour tin to Ione. 10 miles wide with the Creek runs through campground highest elevation at 8777 ft. with Kingston Canyon For more information on any of 6750 ft. average elevation Big Smoky Valley these campgrounds call the US

Monitor Valley Forest Service at 775-964-2671 Smoky Valley Toiyabe Crest Trail 65 Miles long with average of 13½ Mountain Bike Trails in and sur- miles wide with elevations of up to rounding Austin Spencers Hot 6275 ft. average is 6000 ft. Springs

CAMPGROUNDS Exact Center of the State Season of use May 15- Nov 1 Latitude 39:19:48N Longitude116: 37:56W Bob Scott Nat’l Recreation Site The Geographical Center of the 4 miles from Austin Highway 50 State is in Monitor Valley via road Elevation 7200’ 9 Campsites 49.06 Miles, as the crow flies 25.66. Big Creek Nat’l Recreation Site 12 miles from Austin in Reese Riv- Toiyabe Crest Trail er Valley Designated a National Recreation Elevation 6600’ 5 Campsites Trail Creek runs through campground 72 miles long with elevations gen- erally above 8,000 ft and contains Hickison` Nat’l Recreation Site slopes of 30 to 80 percent. The 26 miles East on Highway 50 North end of trail starts one-half Elevation 6600’ 10 Campsites mile south of Kingston guard sta- Caves with petroglyphs for viewing tion and ends on the South Twin River .Strictly a backpack and Kingston Nat’l Recreation Site horseback trail 36 miles from Austin Smoky Valley , up Kingston Can- yon Largest wilderness in Nevada, Elevation 6800’ 11 Campsites compromising the heart of the Creek runs through campground Groves Lakes 1 ½ miles from site

17 Additional Camping In addition to the National Parks, other camping opportunities are available in the Great Basin Area. These are managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the US Forest Service (USFS), Nevada Division of Wildlife (NDOW), or the Nevada Division of State Parks (NDSP). All of these have offices in Ely with complete information on each facility. Check for weather and other current fees & information.

Phone Numbers Bureau of Land Management (BLM) - 775-289-1800 U S Forest Service (USFS) - 775-289-3031 NV Department of Wildlife (NDOW) - 775-289-1655 NV Division of State Parks (NDSP) - 775-728-4460

NAME AGENCY ELEVATIO # SITES TRAILER ACTIVITIES, REMARKS N LENGTH SERVICES, in feet RECOMMEND FACILITIES ED (feet) Cleve Creek BLM 6233 10 24 BFHMPTw Group BBQ Ely Elk Viewing Area BLM 6670 4 No Limit P Tw Elk viewing Fall & Spring

Garnet Hill BLM 7280 4 Not Advised P R Tw Scenic Mine Views Goshute Creek BLM 6230 3 20 B F M P

Illipah Reservoir BLM 6840 14 No Limit F H P Tw Road to Hamilton Meadow Valley BLM 5740 8 Only in overflow B F H P Tw (No Water Sacramento Pass BLM 10 site BFMPTw Provided at Paterson Pass BLM 11 No limit B H Tw any BLM 24 Sites) Chief Mountain South BLM 5 No Limit B H P VT F

Chief Mountain West BLM 4 No Limit B H P VT F

Stampede BLM 4 No Limit BHP

Ward Mountain USFS 7316 Open Memo- 30 ft limit B M P R VT $8/night14 day rial Day $35 Reservations Water 5/1-9/1 limit Open 6/1- to reserve required for 10/1 if water is on group site for group site 25 people, fee increases for more Bird Creek USFS 7414 4 picnic $35 to reserve B H M P Tw VT Open 6/1– 10/1 if 4 overnight group site for 25 water is on people, fee increas- 30 ft limit es for more Berry Creek USFS 8202 6 Primitive camp B H M P T Tw Open 5/1-10/30 Cherry Creek USFS 6700 3 Primitive camp B H M P T no water at Either sites

Kalamazoo USFS 6856 3 Primitive camp B H M P T Open 6/1-9/30 no water

Key to Code Letters: B = backcountry exploration nearby, F = fishing, Fw = firewood supplied intermittently, H = hunting, M = mountain hiking/climbing, P = picnicking, R = rockhounding, T = toilet facilities available, Tw = wheelchair-accessible toilet, VT = Vault Toilet, S = Sewage Dump 18 Additional Camping continued

NAME AGENCY ELEVATION # SITES TRAILER ACTIVITIES, REMARKS in feet LENGTH SERVICES, RECOMMEND FACILITIES ED (feet)

Timber USFS 8530 6 camp - first $35 to reserve B H M F Tw VT Open 6/1 - 10/1 come, first service group site for 25 $8/night 14 day Creek fee increases for 6 picnic - reser- more people, fee limit vation only increases for more White River USFS 7000 No fee B H M F P T no water Primitive camp Open 6/1 - 10/15 East Creek USFS 7545 7 Primitive camp B H M P Tw Open 6/1 - 9/30 no water Sunnyside NDOW 18 No Limit B F M P R T (Kirch)

Beaver Dam NDSP 5000 24 24 P T F $7 entry/ $14 Group Area Camping Cathedral NDSP 4800 22 No Limit P T S $7 entry/ $17 Gorge Showers Camping

Echo NDSP 5300 34 No Limit P T F S $7 entry/ $17 Canyon Group Area, Camping Boat Launching Spring Valley NDSP 5800 37 No Limit P T F S $7 entry/ $17 Group Area, Camping Boat Launching

Ward NDSP 7200 14 No Limit P T Tw M F $7 entry/$14 Charcoal no water Camping Ovens Cave Lake NDSP 7200 35 No Limit P T F S $7 entry/ $17 Group Area, Camping Boat aunching, Showers

Ranger talks and special programs are presented throughout the season. Check with individual parks for a complete schedule.

Key to Code Letters: B = backcountry exploration nearby, F = fishing, Fw = firewood supplied intermittently, H = hunting, M = mountain hiking/climbing, P = picnicking, R = rockhounding, T = toilet facilities available, Tw = wheelchair-accessible toilet, VT = Vault Toilet, S = Sewage Dump

Ranger talks and special programs are presented throughout the season. Check with individual parks for a complete schedule. 19 Calendar of Events

January 19 Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Show, Ely Art Bank & Garnet 2 New Year’s 5K Fun Run, Fallon, Banquet Convention Center, Mercantile, 775-289-8877 City Hall Courtyard, 775.423.7733, 775-289-3720 6 PEO Art Auction Convention www.ChurchillCounty.org/5k Run/ 19 Turkey Vulture Stretch 5 K Center, 75-289-3720 Walk. elyoutdoorenthusiats.org 8 Bristlecone Bowmen, Archery 16 - 17 Sheepherder’s Ball, Baker, 26 Community Easter Egg Hunts, Golf, Ely, 775-293-5596 NV Ely, 10 a.m.775-289-8877 9 Mother’s Day: Mom’s Ride 775-234-7300 Free, nnry.com, 9:30 am & 15 Firework Express, Ely, Nevada Top Gun Raceway Drag Racing 1:00 pm, 775-289-2085, Northern Season – March through October, 10 Train Robbery: 9:30 am, Ne- Railway, nnry.com, 775-289- 2016, Top Gun Raceway,Fallon, vada Northern Railway 2085, or 775-423-0223, nnry.com, 775-289-2085, 866-299-2489 www.topgunraceway.com 13 - 15 Nevada Open Road 15 - 17 Fire & Ice Snow Sculpture, Challenge Parade of Cars, Ely, Ely, Cave April 5:30 pm 775-289-8877 Lake State Park, 775-289-8877, Lahontan Auto Racing Assoc. Sea- 13 – 14 NV State Old Time 30 - Rotary Club Annual Ice Fishing son – April through November, Fiddler’s Contest, Eureka Opera Derby, Cave Lake State Park, 775- 2016, Rattlesnake Raceway House, 775-237-5347 or 289-8877 775-423- 775-237-6120 For information on any of Fallon’s 7483, www.rattlesnakeraceway.net 14 & 15 Ely Amateur, Individual special events, call the Fallon Con- IMCA Mods, Hobby Stocks, Pro Gross & Net, Ely, 775-289-4095 vention & Tourism office at Stocks, Gen X and Bombers oval 20 – 22 Spring Wings Bird 775.423.4556 or log on to Visit- dirt track racing at its best. Festival, Churchill County FallonNevada.com. E-mail us at Fallon Soroptimists Home & Gar- Fairgrounds, Lahontan Valley [email protected] or write den Show – April 16-17 Wetlands, Stillwater Wildlife to us at Fallon Convention & Tour- Fallon Convention Center, 775-867 Refuge, and other locations, ism Authority, 100 Campus Way, -3503 775.423.5128, Fallon, Nevada 89406. Home & Garden Show, showcasing www.springwings.org Churchill Arts Council – Year long Fallon businesses. 21 – 30 Fallon High School & JR. calendar of great artists and enter- High School Rodeo State Finals, tainers, August, 2015 – June, 2016, Ely Art Bank, 399 Aultman St., Churchill County Fairgrounds, Barkley Theatre and the Fallon open every Friday & Saturday 1-4 775-530-7694 Convention Center. 775-423– pm, Sunday 10-2pm 21 Wild West Limited: 4:30 pm, 1440 www.churchillarts.org 9 Lincoln Highway Car Show, nnry.com, 775-289-2085 Fallon Trap Club – Season Long Austin,Greater Austin Chamber 22 - 25 Member’s Weekend: Events – January through Decem- of Commerce, 775-964-2200 or Members Ride Free, Ely, ber 2016 408-203-3942 nnry.com, 775-289-2085 Site: Fallon Trap Club, Contact: 9 - 10 White Pine Weekend NNRy 22 - 25 Memorial Day Weekend: 775-690-5512 Train rides, 775-289-2085, Neva- Active Duty and Retired Military Website: www.shootnevada.com da Northern Railway, Saturdays & Ride Free, Nevada Northern Sundays: Steam Powered Excur- Railway, Ely, nnry.com, February sion Trains: Saturday 1:00 pm & 27 Star Train: 7:00 pm , View gal- 5 - 7 & 12 - 14 NNRY Winter Pho- Sunday 9:30 am, Nnry.com, axy with the Dark Rangers toshoot, nnry.com or 866-407- 775-289-2085, nnry.com from Great Basin National 8326 24 Bristlecone Bowmen Archery Park, nnry.com, 775-289- 13 Bristlecone Birkebeiner, Ward Shoot, Golf Course, 8 am,775-293- 2085. Mtn. Rec. Area, 9 am, elyout- 5596 27 Mary Kaye, Singer & Song- doorenthusiast.org May writer, Eureka Opera House, 7:00 Ely Art Bank, 399 Aultman St., pm, 775-237-6006 March open every Friday & Saturday 1-4 28 Rockin’ & Rollin’ Geology Ely Art Bank, 399 Aultman St., pm Sunday, 10-2pm Train, 4:30pm, Nevada Northern open every Friday & Saturday 1-4 Railway, Ely, nnry.com,775-289- pm, Sunday 10-2pm 6 Indian Clothing & Student Art 2085, nnry.com 20 30 Train Robbery: 9:30 am, Neva- 19 Father’s Day: Dad’s Ride Free, da Northern Railway nnry.com, 9:30 am & 1:00 pm, nnry.com, 775-289-4095 775-289-2085, 775-289-2085 3 Flyer Train ride, Ely Saturdays & Sundays – Steam 20 Train Robbery, Ely : 9:30 am, 4:30 pm, nnry.com, 775-289- Powered Excursion Trains: Satur- nnry.com, 775-289-2085 2085 day 1:00 pm & Sunday 9:30 am, 20 The Great Race, Austin The 3 Ely Scramble, 4 Person Red, Nevada Northern Railway Great Race is the world’s premiere White, Blue, Ely, 775-289-4095 nnry.com, 775-289-2085, nnry.com old car rally, a $150,000 prize 3 White Pine Athletic Boosters event that this year will bring 120 BFD (BBQ, Fun, Dance) Ely, June of the world’s finest antique auto- County Park, 775-293-1034 mobiles to historic Austin. Each 4 Ely Parade, downtown, 11:00 Ely Art Bank, 399 Aultman St., stop on The Great Race is free to am, 775-296-0439 open every Friday & Saturday 1-4 the public and spectators can visit 4 Austin, Parade, Street Events, pm, Sunday 10-2pm with the participants and check out Greater Austin Chamber of Com- Ely Renaissance Village open Sat- the cars for several hours. The merce, 775-964-2200. urdays 10 – 4 pm Greater Austin Chamber of Com- 4TH of July Picnic & Parade, Fal- merce at 775-964-2200 and vis- lon, Churchill County Fairgrounds, 3 Ely Fun Friday, downtown Ely, it greatrace.com 775-423-7733, 24 Cocktails & Cannons Bath 775-289-8877, www.ChurchillCounty.org 4 Ely Rotary Club Scramble, Golf Tub Show & Judging, Ely, 4 July 4th Fireworks, 9 pm, Ely, Course, 775-289-4689 Copper Queen/Ramada WP Golf Course, 775-289- 5 Steptoe Valley Flyer: 4:30 pm, 775-289-3720 8877 25 Cocktails & Cannons Bath Ely, Nevada Northern Railway 9 Rockin’ & Rollin’ Geology nnry.com, 775-289-2085 Tub, Canoes & Kayaks Races, Train: 4:30 pm, nnry.com, 775- 6 Eureka Opera House, Ghost Cave Lake, 775-289-3720 289-2085 Light Theatre Productions, 25 White Pine Gymkhana, Ely, 10 - 11 Ely Relay for Life, 7:00 pm, 775-237-6006 White Pine Co, Fairgrounds whitepinechamber.com, 4 Ely Rotary Scramble, 4 Person 25 Wild West Limited, :Nevada 775-289-8877 Scramble, 775-289-4095 Northern Railway, Ely, 4:30 10 “Ghost Adventures” Comes to 9 Eastern Nevada Paint Horse pm, nnry.com, 775-289-2085 Austin, The popular Travel Chan- Show, Ely, 775-296-1034 26 Degolyer Bucking Horse & Bull nel paranormal reality show is in- 10-17 Railroad Reality Week: Bash, Fallon, Churchill Coun- vestigating Austin this summer! Learn about railroading, nnry.com, ty Fairgrounds, 775-427-9730, The Greater Austin Chamber of 775-289-2085 $5 Family-friendly rodeo, Commerce at 775-964-2200. 10 – 12 Octane Festy , Fallon, vendors and fun. Evening 11 Eastern Nevada Paint Horse Churchill County Fairgrounds, concert. Show, Ely, 775-296-1034 775-423-4556, 866-432- Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays & 15 Star Train: 7:00 pm – View 5566, octanefest.com Mondays – Steam Powered Ex- 11 & 12 - Safety Training: Mandato- cursion Trains: Nevada Northern the galaxy with the Dark Rang- ry training for train operations. Railway, Ely, Friday 4:30 pm, ers from Great Basin National nnry.com, 775-289-2085 Saturday, 1:00 pm; Sunday & Park, 775-289-2085 11 Tears, Fears & Beers Mountain Monday 9:30 am 16 Ely Renaissance mural un- Bike Race, Ely, 775-289-3033 Wednesdays and Thursdays – veiling, County Park, 800 11 – 14 Eureka Western Heritage Diesel Powered Excursions: 9:30 Aultman St, 775-289-8877 Days, 775-385-6184 am 17 Wild West Limited: 4:30 pm, 17 – 18 Snake Valley Festival, July nnry.com, 775-289-2085 Baker, NV, Ely Art Bank, 399 Aultman St., 18 Nite – Lite 4 Person Scram- 17 Star Train: Ely, 7:00 pm, open every Friday & Saturday 1-4 ble , Ely 775-289-4095 nnry.com, 775-289-2085 pm Sunday, 10-2pm 19 Rockin’ & Rollin’ Geology 18 White Pine Couples, Mixed Ely Renaissance Village open Sat- Amateur, Ely, 775-289-4095 urdays 10 – 4 pm Train: 4:30 pm, nnry.com, 19 Friends of NRA Banquet, Ely, 775-289-2085 Convention Center, 775-289-3720 1 Fun Friday, Downtown Ely, 21 – 23 Lund Pioneer Days, 18 Rockin’ & Rollin’ Geology Train, 775-289-8877, 23 Rockin’ & Rollin’ Geology 4:30 pm, nnry.com, 775-289- 2 War Memorial Golf Tourna- Train: 4:30 pm, nnry.com, 2085 ment, 4-Person Scramble, Ely, 775-289-2085 21 23 Renaissance Village Art Wine of Austin on Highway 50, Commerce at 775-964- Walk, 5 pm, elyrenais- along the Big Smoky Valley, 2200. sance.com and join us in this annual 27 Kathy Jensen Memorial 4 24 Bristlecone Bowmen, Archery celebration of “everything Person/Par 3 Scramble, Golf, 775-289-4095 Kingston!” For more infor- Ely, 775-289-4095 29 - 31 Ely Shoshone Tribe Fan- mation, call The Greater 28 Ely Renaissance Village dango, whitepinechamber.com, Austin Chamber of Com- Farmer’s Market, 775-289- 775-289-3031 merce at 775-964-2200. 8877, 10 am – 2 pm 29 & 30 Ely Open, Two-Man Best 8 – 14 Utah Salt Flats Racing 27 - Wild West Limited: Neva- Ball, 775-289-4095 Test-N-Tune, 775-664-3138 / da Northern Railway, Ely 4:30 30 Steptoe Valley Flyer: 4:30 pm, 866-299-2489, pm, nnry.com, 775-289-2085 nnry.com, 775-289-2085 westwendovercity.com 31 Train Robbery: 9:30 am, 11 – 15 Eureka County Fair, Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays nnry.com, 775-289-2085, 775-237-6026 – Steam Powered Excursion Nevada Northern Railway, [email protected] Trains: Nevada Northern Rail- Ely, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays 12 & 13 Car Show, Ely, 775- way, Ely Friday 4:30 pm, Sat- & Mondays – Steam Powered 289-8877 urday 1:00 pm, & Sunday Excursion Trains: Friday 4:30 13 & 14 Two Women Team, 9:30 am nnry.com 775-2085 pm, Saturday nnry.com, 775-289- Ely, 775-289-4095 2085, 1:00 pm; Sunday & Mon- 13 Rockin’ & Rollin’ Geology September day 9:30 am, nnry.com, 775-289- Train: 4:30 pm , nnry.com, Ely Art Bank, 399 Aultman St., 2085, Tuesdays, Wednesdays 775-289-2085 open every Friday & Saturday and Thursdays – Diesel Powered 13 &14 Two Women Team 1-4 pm Sunday, 10-2pm Excursions: 9:30 am, nnry.com, tournament, Ely, 775-289-4095, 775-289-2085 Fallon Fights-Rural Rumble 2 – 5 McGill Big Splash, 2016, Churchill County Fair- 775-289-8877 August grounds, Fallon, 775.423.4556, 2 Star Train: 7:00 pm – View Ely Art Bank, 399 Aultman St., 18 Dinosaur Races, Ely Elks the galaxy with the Dark open every Friday & Saturday 1- Lodge, 775-289-8877 Rangers from Great Basin 4 pm, Sunday, 10-2 pm 19 - 26 - Railroad Reality National Park, nnry.com, Ely Renaissance Village open Week: Learn about railroading 775-289-2085 Saturdays 10 – 4 pm up close and personal, 2 – 4 Fallon Cantaloupe Festi- nnry.com, 775-289-2085, val & County Fair, Churchill 5 Fun Friday, Downtown Ely, Nevada Northern Railway, Ely County Fairgrounds, 775-289-8877, 20 -21 Safety Training: Manda- 775-294-7400 6 Robinson NV Mining Co., 6 tory training for train operations. 3 Steptoe Valley Flyer: Neva- Person Scramble, Ely, 775-289- nnry.com, 775-289-2085 da Northern Railway, Ely 4095 19 – 21 White Pine County Fair 4:30 pm, nnry.com, 6 Wild West Limited, Nevada and Horse Races, Fairgrounds, 775-289-2085 Northern Railway, Ely 4:30 775-289-8877 3 & 4 Member ~ Guest, 2-Man pm, nnry.com, 775-289-2085 19 Ely Volunteer Fire Dept/ Best Ball, Ely, 775-289-4095 6 – 7 Ranch Hand Rodeo, Fallon, Cattlewomen’s BBQ, White 3 & 10 Ely Renaissance Vil- Churchill County Fairgrounds, Pine Fairgrounds lage Farmer’s Market, elyre- 775-848-2108 20 White Pine Ranch Rodeo, naissance.com, 10 am – 2 pm 6 Kingston Days, King- Ely, White Pine Fair- 5 Train Robbery: 9:30 am, ston comes alive during grounds, 775296-2204 nnry.com, 775-289-2085 “Kingston Days!” Our scenic 20 WPHS Golf/Wrestling, 4 10 Rockin’ & Rollin’ Geology town is nestled into Kingston Person NV Scramble, Ely, Train: 4:30 pm, nnry.com, Canyon, a beautiful section 775-289-4095 775-289-2085 within the grandiose Toiyabe 23 Annual Austin Fly-In, The Mountains. Travel just south Greater Austin Chamber of 22 10 Tractors & Truffles Fal- Fast Draw Championship, ble for riders to see Fallon lon, Lattin Farms, Oats Park, Fallon, Churchill County Fair- and surrounding Churchill Churchill Vineyards, Barkley grounds, 775-575-1802 County. Theatre, 2 Lattin Farms Fall Festival & www.visitfallonnevada.com/ Ely Fridays, Saturdays, & Sun- Goat Days, Fallon, Lattin tractorsandtruffles, 775-423- days – Steam Powered Excur- Farms, www.lattinfarms.com 4556, sion Trains: Nevada Northern 15 Scary Scramble, 9 10 Prospectors Dream Wine Railway, Ely Friday 4:30 pm, Scramble/9 holes Walk, Austin, Greater Austin Saturday 1:00 pm, nnry.com Par 3, Ely, 775-289-4095 Chamber of Commerce. 775-2085 & Sunday 9:30 am 28 Ely Community Halloween 775-964-2200. Party, 2-4 pm, Convention 16 -18 Silver State Classic Lattin Farms Nevada Maze, – Center, 775-293-6900 Challenge Race, Ely, 775- September – October, 2016 28 Ely Trick or Treat the Street, 289-8877 Lattin Farms Fallon, 775-867- downtown, noon – 4 pm, 775- 16 SSCC Car Parade, Ely, 3750, www.lattinfarms.com, 289-8877 5:30 pm, 775-289-8877 Nevada corn maze, produce 17 SSCC Car Show, Ely, market, pumpkin patch, scare- November Broadbent Park, 8 am crow factory, hay rides. 18 Ely Lions Club Pancake Sorority Christmas Bazar, Aus- Breakfast, Ely, Broadbent October tin, annual holiday event, Park, 7 – 11am Toiyabe Café, sponsored by Be- 19 Sidewalk Art Show, Ely, Ely Art Bank, 399 Aultman St., ta Sigma Phi, For booths or 399 Aultman St. 10 – 4 pm open every Friday & Saturday more information, call 775-964- 20 Take it to the Lake Half 1-4 pm Sunday, 10-2pm 2593. Marathon, Ely, Ely Art Bank, 399 Aultman St., 702-994-5722 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 - Haunted open every Friday & Saturday 1- 17 - A Taste of Italy: Nevada Ghost Trains :Ely, 7:00 pm, 4 pm Sunday, 10-2pm Northern Railway, Ely, 6:30 nnry.com, 775-289-2085 pm, nnry.com 775-289-2085 Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays 12 Ely Community Food Train: 18 SSCC Open Road Race, 6 – Steam Powered Excursion 1:00 pm, nnry.com, 775-289- am, Lund to Hiko,775-289- Trains: Saturday 1:00 pm & 2085, 8877 Sunday 9:30 am, nnry.com, 14 Live Nativity, Austin, annual 24 National Public Lands Day, 775-289-2085, Nevada North- holiday event, Toiyabe Café, Ely, 775-289-6037 ern Railway, Ely Mondays, sponsored by Beta Sigma 25 – Oct. 1 Oat Bran Bike Wednesdays and Thursdays – Phi., For booths or more Tour, TGFT roductions and Diesel Powered Excursions: information, 775-964-2593. Bike The West is proud to con- 9:30 am (See schedule for 19 Polar Express: A magical trip tinue to produce the 25th An- dates.) nnry.com, 775-289- to the North Pole. Nevada nual “OATBRAN – America’s 2085 Northern Railway, Ely Loneliest Bike Tour.” This Additional dates Nov 25, year marks the 25th annual Missoula Children's Theatre, 26, nnry.com, 866-407-8326, ride and is the Silver Celebra- TBA, Eureka Opera House, 775-289-2085 tion of Biking Across the Silver 7:00 pm, 775-237-6006 25 Ely Christmas Walk & Tree State! 775-588-9658 or The Lighting, Sculpture Park, 775 Greater Austin Chamber of I The No Hill Hundred 100 -289-8877 Commerce at 775-964-2200 Mile Bike Ride, Fallon, In and 26 Ely Christmas Fashion Show, and visit bikethewest.com. around Churchill County. 11 am, Convention Center, 29 – Oct.1 Great Basin Na- 775-423-7733, elynevada.com, 775-289- tional Park Astronomy Festi- www.ChurchillCounty.org, A 3720 val, Baker, NV no-hill cycling event with 30, 30 – Oct. 1 World Cowboy 60 and 100 mile routes availa- 23 December Jan I New Year’s Day 5K Fun Run, Fallon, City Hall Santa’s Village, Come and visit Courtyard, 775.423.7733, Santa in Beautiful Kingston www.churchillcounty.org/ Canyon, Sponsored by the parksnrec town of Kingston. 775-964- 2120.

Ely Art Bank, 399 Aultman St., open every Friday & Saturday 1

-4 pm Sunday, 10-2pm Check local numbers and 2 Fallon City Hall & the Doug- web pages for las Open House, Fallon, additional information. City Hall & The Douglass, This Highway 50 Visitor Guide 775-423- 3040, is produced yearly by the www.cityoffallon.com. White Pine Chamber of Com- 2 Christmas Tree Lighting, merce in Ely, Nevada, 775-289- Fallon, City Hall, 775-423- 8877 3040, www.cityoffallon.com For information on advertising 3 Ely Festival of Trees Auc- your business or attraction, tion, Convention Center, contact the White Pine Cham- elynevada.com, ber at 775-289-8877 775-289-3720 2 – 3 Sage Brush Sisters Artists Holiday Art Show & Sale, Old Post Office, 90 N. Maine Street, Fallon, 775-423-5079 3 Ely Christmas Crafters’ Fes- tival, Convention Center, 10 am –5 pm, elynevada.com, 775-289-3720 3 Ely Christmas Parade, downtown, 6 pm, 775-296- 0439 25 Ely Ministerial Society Christmas Dinner, 11-2 pm, Convention Center, 775-289-3720 31 New Year’s Eve Fire Works & Bonfire, Fallon, Churchill County Fairgrounds, 775.423.7733, www.cityoffallon.com 31 Ely Volunteer Firemen’s Ball, Convention Center, elynevada.com, 775-289-3720