Highway 50 Visitors Guide 2011 The Loneliest Road in America

Visitors experience Nevada’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 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. INFORMATION White Pine Public Museum 2000 Aultman St., Ely, NV 89301 Eureka County Nevada Commission on Tourism 775-289-4710 www.wpmuseum.org Economic Development Capitol Complex, 401 N. Carson St. Carson City, NV 89701 McGill Drug Store Museum PO Box 753, 775-687-4322 1-800-NEVADA-8 11 4th St, McGill, NV 89318 Eureka, NV 89316 www.travelnevada.com 775-235-7082 775-237-5484 www.mcgilldrugstoremuseum.com Great Basin Business & Tourism E-mail: [email protected] Council Eureka Opera House www.eurekacounty.com 14 Main St., Baker, NV 89311 (Visitor Information), 31 S. Main St. 775-234-7323 PO Box 284, Eureka, NV 89316 www.greatbasinpark.com 775-237-6006 775-237-6040 fax www.co.eureka.nv.us.opera05.htm SPORTSWORLD Great Basin National Park 100 Great Basin Hwy 488, Eureka County Economic FISHING Baker, NV 89311 Development CAMPING SPORTING 775-234-7331 PO Box 753, Eureka, NV 89316 HUNTING GOODS www.nps.gov/grba 775-237-5484

City of West Wendover E-mail: [email protected] Full Line of Sporting www.eureka.county.com Goods Tourism & Convention Bureau PO Box 2825, 735 Wendover Blvd Greater Austin Chamber West Wendover, NV 89883 of Commerce Lay-a-way 775-664-3138 122 Main St., Austin, NV 89310 All Major Credit Cards accepted www.westwendovercity.com 775-964-2200

Lincoln County Chamber E-mail: austinnevadacham- 1500 Aultman St. (775) 289-8886 of Commerce [email protected] Ely, Nevada Fax (775) 289-8887 www.austinnevada.com PO Box 915, Panaca, NV 89042 775-728-4282 Austin Ranger District E-mail: [email protected] www.lincolncountynevada.com PO Box 130, Austin, NV 89310 775-964-2671 Pioche Chamber of Commerce PO Box 127, Pioche, NV 89043 BLM Field Office White Pine 775-962-5544 Battle Mountain, NV 89820 Chamber of www.piochenevada.com 775-635-4000 Commerce 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 Information about 1100 Ave A, Ely, NV 89301 www.fallontourism.com White Pine 775-289-1663 County Churchill County Museum & Nevada Northern Railway Archives 1100 Avenue A 1050 S. Maine St., Fallon, NV 89406 PO Box 150040, Ely, NV 89315 775-423-3677 636 Aultman St. 775-289-2085 (Days), Ely, NV 89301 Fernley Chamber of Commerce 775-289-6284 (fax) 775-289-8877 www.nnry.com 70 N. West St., Fernley, NV 89408 775-575-4459 Fax 775-289-6144 Ely District BLM Office www.fernleynvchamber.com 702 E North Industrial Way, Ely, NV 89301 Pony Express Territory 775-289-1800 PO Box 284, Eureka, NV 89316 www.whitepinechamber.com www.ponyexpressnevada.com Ely Ranger District e-mail:

825 Ave. E, Ely, NV 89301 [email protected] 775-289-5119 This Visitor Guide is prepared by the White Pine Chamber of White Pine Chamber of Commerce Commerce from the best information available. We 636 Aultman St., Ely, NV 89301 cannot guarantee that it is 775-289-8877 775-289-6144 fax complete nor in all cases E-mail - elycc@whitepinechamber. correct. com www.whitepinechamber.com 2 BUSINESS DIRECTORY Jailhouse Motel & Casino White Pine Chamber of Commerce 211 5th St., Ely, NV 89301 636 Aultman St., Ely, NV 89301 775-289-3033, 800-841-5430 775-289-8877, Fax 775-289-6144 Austin E-mail: [email protected] La Fiesta #3 Ely www.whitepinechamber.com Greater Austin Chamber 700 Ave H, Ely, NV 89301 of Commerce 775-289-4141 White Pine Golf Course 122 Main St., Austin, NV 89310 151 North Golf Course Drive 775-964-2200 Main Motel Ely, NV 89301, 775-289-4095 www.austinnevada.com 1101 Aultman St., Ely, NV 89301 www.elygolfing.com e-mail:[email protected] 775-289-4529, 1-877-289-4529

Murdock’s Metal & Paint Inc. Eureka Union Street Lodging Bed & 201 High St., Ely, NV 89301 Breakfast Eureka Co. Economic Development 775-289-4723 Fax 775-289-3748 69 Union Street, Austin, NV 89310 PO Box 753, Eureka, NV 89316 775-964-2364 Nevada Northern Railway 775-237-5484 Email: kipndee@ juno.com 1100 Avenue A, PO Box 150040 E-mail: [email protected] Ely, NV 89315, 775-289-2085, www.co.eureka.nv.us

Ely 866-407-8326 , www.nnry.com Eureka Opera House Best Western Park View Ramada Inn Copper Queen Casino Convention & Cultural Arts Center 930 Aultman St. Ely, NV 89301 805 Great Basin Hwy, Ely, NV 89301 PO Box 284, Eureka, NV 89316 775-289-4497, 1-888-297-2758 775-289-4884, 800-851-9526 775-237-6006, Fax 775-237-6040

www.co.eureka.nv.us/opera05.htm Bristlecone Arts in the Park Sahara Motors Annual first weekend in August Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler, Kawasaki Eureka Museum August 6 & 7, 2011 585 N. McGill Hwy, Ely, NV 89301 10 South Bateman St. Saturday -10:00 AM - 6:00 PM 775-289-4473 or 1-800-228-0955 775-237-5010, FAX: 775-237-6040 Sunday - 10:00 AM - 4:00PM www.co.eureka.nv.us White Pine County Park, Aultman St. Silver Sage Travel Center Ely, NV 89301 760 Pioche Hwy, Ely, NV 89301 Eureka Sentinel - Since 1870 775-289-6550 / Fax 775-289-4381 PO Box 150820, Ely, NV 89315 White Pine Tourism & [email protected] 775-289-4491 Recreation, Visitor Bureau E-mail: [email protected] Bristlecone Convention Center Sportsworld 150 6th St., Ely, NV 89301 1500 Aultman St., Ely, NV 89301 Fallon 775-289-3720, 800-4969350 775-289-8886, fax 775-289-8887 Fallon Convention/Visitor Center elynevada.net Email: [email protected] 100 Campus Way, Fallon, NV 89406 Bristlecone Motel William Bee Ririe Hospital 775-423-4556 or 1-800-874-0903 700 Ave. I, Ely NV 89301 1500 Ave H, Ely, NV 89301 www.fallontourism.com 775-289-8838, 800-497-7404 775-289-3001 E-mail: [email protected]

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3 a restored collection and then the mine was sold and the White Pine County of ethnic houses old tailings were reworked. After clos- that represent ing in 1999, the mine reopened in McGill homes here in the 2004 and continues to operate today. The Consolidated Copper Company early 1900’s. Check A company town in the beginning, bought water rights to operate the the website at www. Ruth’s houses and buildings have smelter to refine the copper ore mined elyrenaissance.com been sold to individual owners. at Ruth. The smelter would be for information. The located where the water was. Village is open Saturdays June through Lund Therefore McGill was born. September with the Farmers Market in Lund is one of the settlements of the McGill is the home of the McGill mid August through September. L.D.S. Church. In 1898 when the Drug Store Museum. The stock and Downtown Ely offers a friendly, church decided to colonize, the Plane everything used to run the business in small town atmosphere where people ranch became the town of Lund, and the 1970’s is still on the shelves, and can window shop, and stop to admire the Maddox ranch became the town the soda fountain is operating. Don’t the outdoor art. Take time to explore of Preston. Some of the original miss this chance to step back in time the unique shopping, variety of dining adobe buildings are still in use. Many to a store left just as it was when the experiences, and the friendly atmos- other buildings were moved from the last customers left in the early 1970’s. phere where visitors stop in at a his- ghost towns of Ward and Taylor. In toric soda fountain for delicious treats. the dry weather of Nevada, building Ely There is much to see and do around materials were too scarce to waste. During its past, Ely was a mining White Pine County. Great Basin Lund and Preston were located on town. In the 1870’s and 80’s, White National Park, Cave Lake, and Ward the stage line between Hamilton and Pine was a part of a boom when Charcoal Ovens State Parks, and the Pioche. The line ran about where the British money was invested in the Mount Moriah Wilderness Area are junction of Hwy 6 and SR 318 is silver mines. After 1900, came the nearby. There are excellent hunting today. copper boom. In the next 70 years, and fishing areas. Campgrounds are more than a billion dollars in copper available. Wilderness activities and Baker was shipped out of the area. Much of licensed guides are available. In 1869, Absal om Lehma n the mining and milling done recently Special events are scheduled homesteaded in the Snake Valley. was reworking the waste dumps of throughout the year. Ice fishing is He decided it would be more the past. Today copper, gold, and popular in the winter. The Ice Fishing profitable to feed the miners, than to silver are the main minerals mined. Derby and the Fire and Ice Sculpture mine a claim. In 1885, he discovered Ranching also played a major part show with fire works are held in Janu- Lehman Cave. He began what he in the history of the area. Cattle and ary. These events take place at Cave called “cave crawling” that same year. sheep raised here were shipped to Lake State Park. Events can be found The next year he began taking visitors the eastern markets. Farming of al- in this publication or at www. through the cave. Almost 800 people falfa was developed to feed the live- whitepinechamber.com visited the cave the first year. stock. A variety of museums are available Lehman Caves is a popular visitor Ely is expanding into industries for those interested in exploring the spot today. Information about the other than mining. One branch of the past. The White Pine Public Museum, Caves is on page 9, including state prison system and an honor located at 2000 Aultman Street has a information for advanced ticket sales. camp are located here. Expansion of wonderful collection of artifacts from Some of the apricot trees Lehman tourist facilities has begun and several the past, a cave bear exhibit, and a planted still bloom and produce fruit. cottage industries have started up. huge doll collection. Look at the Lehman Caves Visitor The Ely Renaissance Society mural Center to see them. While you’re project enhances the downtown area Ruth there, have the Ranger show you the and portrays our history. Several mu- Old Ruth was originally the location bristlecone pine tree. Up on the high rals have been completed by this of Consolidated Copper Company. peaks where the wind bends and group in addition to others that add Eventually the mine began to overtake whips the little plant life that will grow local color. A sculpture garden and the town, and the town moved to in such harsh conditions, the twisted labyrinth add to the outdoor art ex- where it is now. It became New Ruth, bristlecone have survived, some of perience. The Renaissance Village is and later just Ruth. Kennecott Copper, them for more than five thousand years. These are the earth’s oldest 3-Diamond Suites living trees. When you get up to the Approved King & Queen Beds end of the road, you will want to see Cocktail Lounge Nevada’s only glacier in the cirque Located on Hwy 93, 50, & 6 Heated Indoor Pool & Jacuzzi near the top of Mount Wheeler. FREE Nightly Bingo The Baker Archeological Site was 800-851-9526 FREE Airport Transportation excavated in 1991-1994 to study the 775-289-4884 State of the Art Slots & Fremont people who lived here hun- Video Poker Ely, Nevada 4 dreds of years ago. A kiosk explains include regular excursions, as well as middle and end of January, the Ne- the site and self-guided tours are specialty trains (see below). You are vada Northern Railway Museum fea- available. invited to explore this unique artifact tures weekend steam rides that are The Great Basin Visitor Center offers from Nevada’s rich railroading history. held in conjunction with Ely’s famous information on the entire Great Basin Self-guided and guided tours are in- Fire & Ice Show and Ice Fishing system and is a good place to begin cluded in the price of a train ride ticket, Derby, respectively. your visit. It’s located in Baker. and are also available separately for a Group rates are available on all nominal charge. The Gift Shop, offer- trains. And, special school rates are Don’t Miss the Train -- ing tax-free gifts and souvenirs, is gen- perfect for a unique and educational NEVADA NORTHERN RAILWAY erally open daily, except Tuesdays, be- class trip. Private charters are of- MUSEUM ginning at 8 a.m. fered, as well; and using our scenic A National The Nevada Northern Railway’s offi- location and trains for your next event Historic Land- cial season begins in April, with regu- will make it even more memorable. mark larly scheduled steam and diesel loco- The Nevada Northern can easily ac- & Unique motive trains. Rain, snow, sleet or commodate special events, weddings, Treasure in shine, the trains keep running and al- reunions, auto and motorcycle club Ely, NV most never has one been cancelled gatherings and more. In years past, it Nevada due to inclement weather. A variety of has even been the setting for movies, Ghost Train Engine 40 at the N o r t h e r n regular and specialty excursions are including “Rat Race,” with Whoopi East Ely Depot Railway Mu- offered through January. Goldberg. seum is a Specialty trains generally include din- For that special train enthusiast, we National Historic Landmark, located in ner aboard the train and each has a offer cab rides, caboose overnights, rural Ely, Nevada, halfway between unique agenda. The popular Rockin’ and even the unique “Take the Throt- Las Vegas and Salt Lake City; about and Rollin’ Geology Trains, feature a tle” program, where one (age 18+) 3.5 hours in either direction. It is, in- fun and interesting presentation by a can actually drive/operate a locomo- deed, a Nevada treasure; but it’s not local geologist, with a show and tell of tive, no experience necessary – under hidden, buried, or in need of a special ore samples and information on the engineer’s supervision, of course. map to find it. The Nevada Northern local copper mine and the free pros- And, new for 2011, is the opportunity Railway is America’s best-preserved pecting of garnets at Garnet Hill. Din- to operate the locomotive with the short line railroad and the most com- ner on these trains consists of “Cornish train (i.e. freight cars) attached. plete rail facility left in the nation. Ac- pasties,” standard miner fare of old. Those who have experienced the cording to the Smithsonian, it is “the After a trip on one of these trains, who “Take the Throttle” program in the best…bar none.” knows, passengers may even be able past, have said, “it’s been a dream The Nevada Northern Railway, to find gold in “these here hills.” Early come true” and “the experience of a which began about 1905, is an histori- reservations are suggested for these lifetime.” And, now, in 2011, it’s even cal railroad, complete with operating and other specialty trains, including the better. steam and diesel locomotive trains. Barbecue Trains, Chocolate Trains, Every February, the renowned Win- The 56-acre rail yard contains original which feature a “dinner” of chocolate ter Steam Spectacular Photo Shoots, track and over seventy original build- desserts, the Steptoe Valley Flyer and not only get rave reviews, but result in ings and structures, including the the Fourth of July Fireworks Train. award-winning photographs by ama- original depot, machine shop, engine In the fall, we offer the spooktacular teur photographers. And, if you’ve house and the iconic coaling tower. Haunted Ghost Trains – every Satur- ever wanted to really work on the pre- It is a treasure the whole family can day night in October. These are a big mier historic railroad in the country, share. But don’t take our word for it! In hit and were virtually a complete sell- the Nevada Northern offers annual 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010, the Ne- out in 2010 – and that was with an ex- Railroad Reality Weeks, with two ses- vada Northern Railway Museum was tra passenger car added on! Christ- sions for adults and one for teens. recognized by the readers of Nevada mastime in Ely is almost unsurpass- So if you’re a train connoisseur, a Magazine as Best place to Take Kid s able; with snow-capped mountains, the family on vacation, a large group look- in Rural Nevada; Best Rural Museum; scent of wood burning stoves and the ing for that special venue for your and My Favorite Nevada Attraction. It ability to cut one’s own Christmas tree celebration, or, perhaps, one journey- has been featured many times on for just a few dollars. The highlight of ing on the ‘road less traveled,’ all of PBS television, as well as on The His- the season, however, is Nevada North- the staff at Nevada Northern Railway tory Channel’s “Modern Marvels” ern Railway’s Polar Express, beginning Museum invites you to join us. We’ll show. It is featured in train maga- the day after Thanksgiving. This magi- do our best to make sure your experi- zines and travel guidebooks all over cal journey to the North Pole includes ence with us is a treasured one. For the world. hot chocolate, cookies and a visit with more information, please call toll-free The grounds are open year-round Santa Claus – don’t forget your cam- at (866) 40-STEAM (866-407-8326), except for Thanksgiving, Christmas era. In the meantime, you can view locally at (775) 289-2085 or visit our Eve and Christmas Day and New the video on www.YouTube.com. website at www.nnry.com. 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7 Great Basin National Park 650 years ago. Around this time, there other artifacts, please leave them was a major climate change that where they lie and tell a ranger about Located about 30 miles east on made farming conditions unfavorable your find. Also, be very careful around Highway 50 from the scenic Highway and allowed other cultural groups who abandoned log cabins, mines, and 93 junction, the Great Basin National practiced a hunter-gather life style to other unstable structures. Finally, fol- Park is a region of national adapt to the climate change. There low the code, “Stay out, stay alive.” significance in that it is a world unto are several theories as to what be- Hiking Trails itself. Because of the unique cycling came of the Fremont: 1) they went to Hiking trails offer a great way to enjoy of water in this area, it can be the four-corner region; 2) they were the park. Always carry a map, warm considered an immense closed forced out of the area by two other clothing, water and food when you take system. In this closed hydrological cultural groups: Shoshone and Paiute; a hike. There are many trails in the system, there are many mountain and 3) they stayed in the area adapt- area. For more information on these, ranges that operate like islands, ing to the Shoshone and Paiute cul- check with a ranger. Several guide isolated by oceans of sage. Great ture. books are also available for purchase Basin mountains rise like islands The Shoshone and Paiute were in the visitor center. above flat, dry land. This illusion hints hunter-gathers who made some pot- Mountain View Nature Trail at an important biological truth. tery but are known for their basketry. Near the Lehman Caves Visitor Center Certain species, such as marmots, Today, these two Native American is the historic Rhodes Cabin and a blue grouse, quaking aspens, and groups still live in the Great Basin short nature trail, The Mountain View Bristlecone pine survive in the region area and contribute greatly to the Nature Trail, three-tenths of a mile only on these tall, cool mountains. economy of Nevada with tribal owned long, is a self-guided loop that begins These populations are stranded on businesses. near the Rhodes Cabin and ends be- green islands in the desert, separated Preserving Our Past hind the Lehman Caves Visitor Cen- from the rest of their kind much like In addition to the natural wonders of ter. plants and animals living on islands in Great Basin National Park, such as Wheeler Peak Summit Trail the sea. Lehman Caves, Wheeler Peak and The first part of this trail is relatively The Great Basin is a vast natural the ancient bristlecone pines, the Park gentle to the junction with the Alpine laboratory to study in detail, with such also contains many wonders of our Lakes Trail. The trail gradually climbs topics as global warming or other shared cultural heritage, including old reaching the ridge at a saddle (10,874 planetary changes that may or may log cabins, abandoned mines, rock feet). From here, the trail becomes not have resulted from human activity; art, and scattered stone tools. More very steep and rocky, gaining over the role of biological diversity in the than 70 archeological and historical 1,000 feet per mile. The trail becomes maintenance of natural areas; and the sites are identified. a route following the ridge to the power of evolutionary change in an Five of these sites are on the summit. Plan on this hike taking all organism’s response to a constantly National Register of Historic Places day. changing environment. There is and many more are eligible for the literally no other place like the Great Alpine Lakes Loop register. The stories of hundreds of The loop to Stella and Teresa Lakes Basin in the United States and very people of many different cultures few places like it in the world. Check begins at the Bristlecone parking area. spanning thousands of years are held This 2.7 mile hike offers a leisurely way the web page at www.nps.gov/grba. in these sites. No one knows how Native Americans of the Great to view the high country. These many more sites and stories remain shallow alpine lakes are often Basin undiscovered in the park. New sites surrounded by brilliantly colored The earliest known inhabitants of are documented each year. wildflowers. the Great Basin area are known as Two important cultural resource Lexington Arch Paleo-Indians. They were hunter- projects began in 1999. The first is an About a 30-mile drive south of the Leh- gathers who occupied the area from ongoing archeological survey of major man Caves Visitor Center is a six story about 12,000-8,000 years ago. The watersheds in the park. The goal of limestone arch. The first mile of the second cultural group, the Archaic, the project is to find and document trail climbs up a steady grade, then were also hunter-gathers but used dif- archeological and historical sites that levels off before crossing into the park. ferent types of stone tools. They occu- might be threatened by current The last quarter mile climbs several pied the area from about 8,000-2,000 recreational use, such as sites near years ago. The next cultural groups an existing trail or a popular camping into the area are known as the Fre- spot. The second goal is to document mont. They were a horticultural group sites that might be threatened by pre- that built adobe type dwellings and scribed or wildland fire. Archeologists grew vegetables such as corn. They working on this project travel through still hunted and gathered wild plants. the park searching for stone tools, old The Fremont, named after the Fre- cans and bottles, petroglyphs, and mont River in south central Utah, had any other signs of historic and cultural ties to the four-corner region prehistoric human life. You can help of the southwest. The Fremont were preserve our cultural heritage. If you in the Great Basin area until about discover stone points, old glass or 8 short switchbacks to the arch. The trail to the arch (located in front of Lehman Caves) continues to provide Lehman is 1.7 miles one-way. Leashed pets are allowed Cave tour ticket sales, park information, a bookstore and audio- on this trail. visual programs. Both centers operate 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Lehman Creek Trail Pacific Time, with extended hours Memorial Day to Labor Day. This trail stretches between Upper Lehman Creek Lehman Caves Gift and Cafe (open April through October) is Campground and Wheeler Peak Campground. located adjacent to the Visitor Center. Ranger-guided tours of The one-way distance is 3.4 miles with an Lehman Caves and the self-guided Mountain View Nature Trail elevation change of 2,000 feet. The Lehman begin at this Visitor Center. Restrooms, drinking water and a day Creek Trail passes through a variety of plant phone are also available. communities and allows you to see the diversity More information may be found on the Great Basin Web Site present in the Great Basin. The lower end of the at www.nps.gov/grba. Check the web site for the latest trail lies in a pinyon-juniper forest, then winds into information on weather, ranger programs, and events in the white fir at Wheeler Peak Campground. park. Lehman Caves Tours are very popular. Cave tours are limited Park Weather to 20 per tour. Cave Tours often sell out. To ensure space, There is an 8,000 foot (2,400m) difference buy your ticket early in between Wheeler Peak and the valley floor. the day, or in advance Weather conditions tend to vary with elevation. In over the telephone. late spring and early summer, days in the valley Advanced ticket sales may be hot, and still the snowpack may not have are available year round melted at high elevations. The Great Basin is a and may be purchased desert, with low relative humidity and sharp drops one month before the in temperature at night. In the summer, fierce date of the tour. Tickets afternoon thunderstorms are common. Weather may be purchased in conditions are highly variable. Please come person at the Lehman prepared for all types of weather. While summer Caves Visitor Center or daytime temperatures can be high, it can snow at by phone at (775) 234-7331 ext. Inside Lehman Caves any time of the year at high elevations. 242. Phone orders are taken from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Pacific time. All tickets must be paid Average Temperatures for at the time of purchase. All major credit cards are accepted: Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Diners Club. All advance sales are final, so please plan carefully. Month Avg. max Avg.min. Max. Min. January 41 18 67 -20 Camping in the Backcountry February 44 21 65 -12 March 48 24 70 0 In the Park, the growing season is short and conditions are April 56 31 77 10 harsh. Alpine communities are especially fragile and easily May 66 48 88 13 damaged. Please remain on trails. When traveling cross- June 76 57 97 25 country, avoid damaging vegetation by staying on durable July 86 57 100 39 surfaces such as rock or mineral soil. August 83 56 45 32 CAMPSITES: Backcountry camping is permitted at least 1/4 September 75 47 92 21 mile from any developed sites (i.e. road, buildings, campground, October 62 37 80 6 etc.) Campsites must be a minimum of 100 feet away from trails November 49 28 70 -6 and water. Camp on mineral soil if possible. Ditching or leveling December 42 20 64 -13 of the ground is prohibited. HUMAN WASTE DISPOSAL: Pick a site at least 200 ft (60m) from water, trails, and campsites. Bury waste in a hole 4-8 inches deep. All toilet paper should be packed out. Activities TRASH: All trash must be packed out. FIRES: The Park recommends the use of stoves for cooking in A variety of activities are offered at the Park. the backcountry. Fires should always be small and closely Campfire Programs and ranger-lead hikes are of- attended. If possible use already established fire rings. No fires fered from mid-June to mid-August as weather are allowed above 10,000 feet. Only dead and downed wood and staffing permits. Hikes lead by rangers are an may be collected. Bristlecone pine wood may not be burned. If informative way to see the Park. Tours of Lehman conditions warrant, fires may be prohibited in the backcountry. Caves are available throughout the year. BRISTLECONE PINE GROVES: Bristlecone pine groves are The new Great Basin Visitor Center in Baker, protected as living museums. Camping, fires, and wood Nevada opened in late May 2005. It provides in- gathering are strictly prohibited. formation about the Great Basin as well as the PETS: Pets are not allowed in the backcountry or on trails, ex- Park. The new center includes an information cept the Lexington Arch Trail. lobby, bookstore, and exhibit galleries. The Leh- BICYCLES: Bicycles or motor driven vehicles are prohibited, man Caves Visitor Center at Park Headquarters 9 (3000 m ), 37 campsites, water, pit toilets, one 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. Fires: Build fires only in established fire pits and do not leave unattended. Firewood: Only dead wood fallen to the ground may be collected for firewood; cutting is prohibited. No collecting of Wheeler Peak any Bristlecone Pine wood and/or wood above 10,000’ is permitted. except on designated roads. Keep a clean camp: Pack out all waste. Ditching or leveling FIREARMS: Firearms are not allowed in the park. of the ground is prohibited. Please do not wash dishes or DAY USE ZONES: The Wheeler Peak Semi-Primitive hands at water spigots. Day Use Subzone, the areas within 1/4 mile of the Late fall, winter, and early spring weather dictates the Lexington Arch Trail and the Osceola Ditch Trail are availability of campsites and water. For more information on closed to camping year round. opening and closing dates, call the Park at 775-234-7331. WATER: All surface water shoul d be chemically treated, filtered, or boiled for 3 minutes. PACK IT IN ~ PACK IT OUT. LEAVE NO TRACE. White Pine Public Museum

Campground Information Great Basin National Park offers several camping Open Tuesday - Saturday areas from which to choose. Wheeler Peak, Upper 12:00 - 4:00 pm Lehman Creek, Lower Lehman Creek, and Baker Creek campgrounds are developed with pit toilets, water, picnic 2000 Aultman St. tables, tent pads, and campfire grills. Effective May 1, Ely, NV 2005, the nightly fee is $12.00 per site. Golden Age and 775-289-4710 Golden Access Passport holders pay $6.00 per site. No more than two vehicles and eight people are allowed per www.wpmuseum.org site. Primitive camping facilities within the Park are located along Snake Creek and Strawberry Creek Roads. Picnic tables and fire pits are provided at most sites. A Home of the few Snake Creek sites have pit toilets. Drinking water is available at the dump station near the Visitor Center Cave Bear 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 McGill Drug Store who may be arriving at a later time. Pets must be kept Museum on a leash (6’ or less in length) and/or under control at all times. Pets are not allowed on the trails. 11 4th St. ~ McGill, NV 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 miles (775) 235-7082 from the Visitor Center. Open all year; water is available wwwmcgilldrugstoremuseum.com. only through the summer. Upper Lehman Campground - elevation 7,800 feet [email protected] (2400 m), 22 campsites, water, pit toilets, one accessible site for small RV or Trailer. Three miles from the Visitor Center. Approximate season opening dates: May through October. Water available in summer only. Wheeler Peak Campground - elevation 9,900 feet 10 Chinese population, most of whom re- t o r i c 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 1864, making this America’s first im- Eureka’s “Chinatown” during the boom portant lead-silver discovery. Eureka years. The Chinese tended to work in did not boom until 1869 when smelt- occupations other than mining, such as ers which could successfully sepa- food service, laundry, medical practice rate silver from lead were developed. and as general laborers. Places, Eureka County Court House Eureka County was formed from part Sixteen smelters were kept busy re- a walk- of the larger Lander County in 1873. fining the ores of the district. The ing tour By 1878, more than 9,000 people smoke was so heavy at times that of Eureka finds the visitor viewing lived in Eureka. Like other early min- black clouds floated over town, leaving wonderfully preserved brick and ing camps, Eureka started as a city soot and dirt everywhere, giving wood commercial buildings as well of tents and crudely built structures. Eureka the dubious name of the as private dwellings. Prices for building supplies were high “Pittsburgh of the West.” The 1879 Eureka County Court- and shipping distances long. Many The mills and smelters around house still houses the original court- buildings were moved from the Eureka proved to be a mixed blessing. room complete with original wain- nearby communities of Austin, While the mining district could refine its scotting, pressed tin ceiling, and Carlin, Hamilton, Treasure City, Elko, own ores, lead-based smoke from the chandeliers. and Shermantown. smelter’s stacks could not escape the Across the street from the Court- In its heyday, Eureka supported canyon’s natural enclosure. The com- house is the restored Eureka Opera one hundred saloons, several dozen panies came up with an innovative House. This 1880 structure was built gambling houses, theaters, an opera idea and built their stacks along the on the ashes of the Odd Fellows house, numerous churches, fine ho- ground to the tops of the hill. Prevailing Hall. It has served as a gathering tels, and five fire companies. The winds could then carry the smoke place for the people of Eureka. The Eureka Daily Sentinel began publica- away from town. first silent movie was shown in 1915 tion in 1870 and continues today as Smelting was always marginally prof- and then in the 1920’s the opera a weekly newspaper. The town’s first itable and when mining production be- house became the Eureka Theatre school was built in 1872 with an en- gan to wane after its peak year of and “talkie” shows were presented. rollment of 58 students. 1878, the refineries were some of the By 1958, the building had fallen Besides the Irish and Cornish min- first businesses to close. The giant into disrepair. In 1990, Eureka ers, there were German, Italian, Chi- slag heaps at either end of town are all County acquired the structure and nese, and Jewish settlers arriving in that remain of these enormous refinery began a three year restoration. The Eureka. The Italians, known for facilities. building received the 1994 National manufacturing charcoal, had a very With the possible exception of Vir- Preservation Honor Award after be- lucrative business with the many ginia City, no other Nevada community ing reopened on October 5, 1993. smelters in town. Many of the social has retained its historic character like Today the Eureka Opera House is a clubs and lodges had ethnic affilia- Eureka. full service convention center and tions and allowed for the expression Dual disasters over the years, fires cultural arts center. The building is of shared experiences in a new and floods forced Eureka residents to used for conventions, theatrical and world. Many of these buildings still rebuild their structures out of brick, musical performances, meetings, exist, although some may be hidden which, fortunately for us today, resulted and community functions. Informa- behind modern storefronts. in much more permanent buildings. tion about the Opera House can be Eureka also had a fairly sizeable Listed on the National Register of His- 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 Eureka Sentinel newspaper. Other information includes historic displays and memorabilia from Eureka’s yes- teryears. Eureka is located on the historic Lincoln Highway and has an original 10 South Bateman Street 775-237-6006 cement marker post in front of the Phone: 775-237-5010 PO Box 284 Courthouse on Main Street. FAX: 775-237-6040 Eureka, NV 89316 www.co.eureka.nv.us www.co.eureka.nv.us 11 Overland Route and negotiator of a of hand-hewn na- Lander County year’s truce with the local Paiute tribe. tive granite. The Traveling west from Austin takes huge slabs were Austin travelers into the sparsely-settled raised by a hand- Lander County was formed De- Reese River Valley. Prior to 1862, the operated windless. cember 19, 1862, and originally took area surrounding Austin was consid- The Castle’s promi- in the eastern third of the state, giv- ered as “unexplored” Nevada territory. nent location offers ing rise to its nickname, “The Great That all changed in May of that year a view up to 60 East.” It later became known as the when William Talcott, an employee of miles south and 35 “Mother of Counties” after it was bro- the stage station at nearby Jacob’s miles north. Once ken into the counties of Lander, Spring, stumbled onto a rich vein of the Stoke’s sum- Eureka, White Pine and Elko. silver. Austin soon grew to become mer home, the first floor contained a The first county seat was Nevada’s second-largest city, boast- kitchen and dining area, the second Jacobsville, six miles west of Austin, ing a population of more than 10,000. floor was the living room and the third but voters mandated it be moved to Because Austin’s silver held out for floor contained two bedrooms. The Austin in September of 1863. The nearly 20 years, substantial brick roof was an outdoor living area sur- courthouse was built in 1869 and the buildings were constructed. They in- rounded by curtains that could be brick building is still in use for county cluded banks, lecture halls, schools, closed to keep out the wind. Several offices today. Stop in for a tour and a churches, and homes. Many of these years after it was abandoned, the visit to the Greater Austin Chamber establishments, like Stokes Castle, structure fell into disrepair and the of Commerce upstairs. the International Hotel and the Gridley floors and stairways were removed to Austin held the county seat without Store are still standing today. We cur- prevent injury to sightseers. opposition for 56 years. Then, in rently have 11 buildings and sites Unfortunately for Austin’s miners, the 1919, the town began the longest listed on the National Register of His- silver mines gave out long before the running fight of its kind in Nevada’s toric Places. end of the 1890’s. Austin declined for history when northern county resi- Storekeeper Reuel Gridley made a many years but lately has seen a re- dents made their first attempt to big name for himself during the Civil birth with new residents and busi- move the county seat to the growing War by nesses. Listed on the National Regis- community of Battle Mountain. The d o i n g ter of Historic Places, visitors are wel- campaign failed but was followed by s e r v i c e come to enjoy the historic buildings, further attempts that stretched over for the browse in the library, and stroll along 60 years. Efforts to move the county f orerun - weathered sidewalks. seat were made again in 1938, 1953, ner of the Gridley Days in June and other and 1978. In May of 1979, the move American events throughout the year give resi- was approved by voters. Appeals R e d dents and visitors alike the chance to delayed matters until November Cross. In celebrate Austin’s history. when the State Supreme Court ruled 1864, he paid an election bet by car- The Historical Society Museum has the election valid and Battle Moun- rying a heavy sack of flour the length a nice collection of artifacts from days tain officially became the Lander of Main Street. To raise more money gone by. The Museum is open daily County Seat, thus ending Austin’s for the worthy cause, he auctioned the in the summer 116 year history in that capacity. flour sack off over and over again; first months, Spring and The county now covers a total of in Austin, but Gridley soon went far- Fall on weekends 5,721 square miles and contains ther afield to Virginia City, Sacra- and in the winter by three unincorporated towns: Austin, mento, San Francisco, and other appointment Battle Mountain, and Kingston. The eastern cities, ending up a year later St. Augustine’s county was named posthumously in at the St. Louis World’s Fair, having Church is being re- honor of Colonel Frederick W. Lan- raised $275,000. stored as a Cultural der, Chief Engineer of the Central Another site to be enjoyed is the re- Center for the com- mains of Stokes Castle. The turnoff is munity. This church, at the west end of town. built about 1866, is The Greater Austin The Castle was built in the oldest Catholic Chamber of Commerce 1897 for Anson Phelps Church building in Stokes, an eastern finan- the State of Nevada. Dee Helming cier who had consider- Fund raisers are be- able mining interests in ing held for the res- PO Box 212 the Austin area. Stokes toration effort. The Reese River Rev- 122 Main Street also built the 92 mile Ne- eille, available in Austin or by subscrip- Austin, NV 89310 vada Central Railroad tion, will carry progress reports. Inquire PHONE: 775-964-2200 from Battle Mountain to at the Main Street Shops in Austin for www.austinnevada.com Austin. An exact replica of information. [email protected] a tower outside of Rome, Italy, the castle was built 12 In his own modest way Mr. Haslem Pony Express tells here of some of these, and oth- ers are briefly told by persons ac- WANTED quainted with the facts as partici- YOUNG SKINNY WIRY FELLOWS pants in the history-making of those Not over eighteen. Must be expert riders times. willing to risk death daily. Orphans pre- “About eight months after the Pony ferred. WAGES $25 per week. Apply, Express was established, the Pi-Ute Central Overland Express War commenced in Nevada,” says Mr. Haslem. “Virginia City, then the The International Hotel in principal point of interest, and hourly Austin in the late 1800’s This ad appeared on flyers and in expecting an attack from the hostile newspapers in 1859 across the coun- Indians, was only in its infancy. A Nestled in the Toiyabe mountain try. The Pony Express began with its stone hotel on “C” Street was in Range, Austin is situated in a wide first run on April 3, 1860. The goal was course of construction and had canyon at the geographic center of to deliver mail between St. Joseph, reached an elevation of two stories. the state. The town offers motels, Missouri and Sacramento, California, a This was hastily transformed into a restaurants and cafes, bars, and distance of 2,000 miles, in 10 days or fort for the protection of women and gasoline. Visitors can explore the less. children. From the city the signal landscape, shop for old bottles and This attempt to improve communica- fires of the Indians could be seen on gemstones, take to the mountains tions was the idea of Senator William every mountain peak, and all avail- bike trails, or view historical loca- Gwin of California. He convinced the able men and horses were pressed tions. Today Austin has a population founders of the Overland Stage Line of into service to repel the impending of about 300 people. The area is Leavenworth, Kansas, which provided assault of savages.” popular for mining, rock hounding, daily transportation between the Mis- “When I reached Reed’s Station, hunting, fishing, hiking, ATV’s OHV souri River and Salt Lake City. on the Carson River, I found no trails, and ghost town exploring. The Despite the Pony Express’ long-lived change of horses, as all those at the main industries are agriculture, farm- and romantic reputation, it lasted only station had been seized by the ing, ranch- 18 months until October 1864. The whites to take part in the approach- ing, and cost of sending a letter, $1 to $5 an ing battle. I fed the animal that I rode, m i n i n g . ounce, brought in revenue but never and started for the next station, There are enough to cover all the expenses. called Bucklands, afterward known t h r e e What finally finished off the Pony Ex- as Fort Churchill, fifteen miles farther m a i n - press was the completion of the Trans- down the river. It was to have been t a i n e d continental telegraph line. Technology the termination of my journey, as I F o r e s t now could deliver a message in ten had changed my old route to this S e r v i c e seconds that had taken ten days. one, in which I had many narrow es- campgrounds and two RV parks capes, and been twice wounded by within a 30 mile radius of town. For Reprinted from Harper’s Weekly the Indians.” information on Austin, check the (1867) “I had already ridden seventy-five website at www.austinnevada.com. miles; but, to my great astonishment, Several cemeteries are located in As nervy and daring as possible for a the other rider refused to go on. The the mining camps of Austin and man to be, and the most famous of the superintendent, W. C. Marley, was at Eureka. The ornate sculpture and Pony Express riders, except Col. W. F. the station, but all his persuasion intricate iron fencing add to their his- Cody, “Buffalo Bill,” was Robert could not prevail on the rider, John- tory. Haslem, known throughout the West son Richardson, to take the road.” as “Pony Bob”, and yet so-called by his “Turning then to me, Marley said, intimates. He was the hero of many ‘Bob, I will give you $50 if you make fights with Indians this ride’. and “road agents”, “I replied, ’I will go at once.’” UNION STREET LODGING and the principal ac- “Within ten minutes, when I had BED & BREAKFAST tor in such a number adjusted my Spencer rifle, which was of hair-breath es- a seven-shooter and my Colt’s re- Kip & Dee Helming capes and all man- volver, with two cylinders ready for use in case of emergency, I started. 69 Union Street ner of peril incident to the westward trail From the station onward it was a PO Box 62 lonely and dangerous ride of thirty- Austin, NV 89310 that they alone would make a great five miles, without a change, to the Phone 775-964-2364 volume of intense Sink of the Carson. I arrived there all Fax: 775-964-1015 and strenuous ad- right, however, and pushed on to Email:[email protected] venture. 13 S a n d leaving, I advised the station keeper to tended its line, the Pony Express S p r i n g s , come with me to the Sink of the Car- business gradually diminished. Fi- through an son, for I was sure Indians would be nally the track was completed to alkali bot- upon him the next day. He took my ad- Reno, twenty-three miles from Vir- tom and vice, and so probably saved his life, for ginia City. Pony Bob rode this route sand hills, the following morning Smith’s Creek for six months, making the run every thirty miles was attacked.” day, with fifteen horses, from f a r t h e r , “When I arrived at the Sink of the Queen’s River to the Owyhee River. without a Carson, I found the station men badly He was at the former station when drop of water all along the route. At frightened, for they had seen some fifty Major McDermott was killed at the Sand Springs I changed horses and warriors decked out in their war-paint breaking out of the Modoc War. continued on to Cold Springs, a dis- and reconnoitering. There were fifteen On one of his rides, he passed the tance of thirty-seven miles. Another white men here, well armed, and ready remains of ninety Chinese who had change and a ride of thirty more for a fight. The station was built of been killed by the Indians, only one miles brought me to Smith’s Creek. adobe, and was large enough for the escaping to tell the tale. Their bodies Here I was relieved by J.G. Kelley. I men and ten to fifteen horses, with a lay bleaching in the sun for a dis- had ridden 190 miles, stopping only fine spring of water within a few feet of tance of more than ten miles from to eat and change horses.” This run it. I rested here an hour, and after dark the mouths of is on record as the fastest of the en- started for Buckland’s Station, where I Ives Canyon tire route of 2,000 miles. arrived without mishap and only three to Crooked Continuing, Bob says, “After re- and a half hours behind schedule time. Creek. This maining at Smith’s Creek about nine I found Mr. Marley at Buckland’s, and was Pony hours, I started to retrace my journey when I related to him the story of the Bob’s last ex- with the return express. When I ar- Cold Springs tragedy and my success, perience as a rived at Cold Springs to my horror I he raised his previous offer of $50 for Pony Express found that the station had been at- my ride to $100. I was rather tired, but rider. His suc- tacked by Indians, the keeper killed, the excitement of the trip had braced cessor, Sye and all the horses taken away. I de- me up to withstand the fatigue of the M a c a u l a s , cided in a moment what course to journey. After a rest of one and a half was killed by Indians on his first trip. pursue -- I would go on. I watered my hours, I proceeded over my own route Today, travelers across Nevada horse, and started for Sand Springs, from Bucklands to Friday’s Station, can see the remains of the Pony Ex- thirty-seven miles away. It was grow- crossing the Sierra Nevada. I had trav- press Stations as they cross High- ing dark, and my road lay through eled 380 miles within a few hours of way 50. Each June a Re-Ride is heavy sagebrush, high enough in schedule time, and was surrounded by staged from St. Joseph, Missouri to some places to conceal a horse. I perils on every hand.” Sacramento, California. People kept a bright lookout, and closely After the Pony Express was discon- come from around the world to par- watched every motion of my poor tinued, Pony Bob was employed by ticipate in the Re-Ride on sections of pony’s ears, which is a signal for Wells, Fargo & Company as an ex- the original route. Riding their own danger in Indian country. I was pre- press rider. His route was between horses, history buffs can experience pared for a fight, but the stillness of Virginia City and Friday’s Station and the thrill and endurance of following the night and the howling of the return, about one hundred miles, every in the horseshoe prints of past riders. wolves and coyotes made cold chills 24 hours; schedule time, 10 hours. Others take part in the Re-Ride by run through me at times; but I This job continued for more than a posting letters that are postmarked reached Sand Springs in safety and year, but as the Pacific Railway ex- and travel in the mail bags carried by reported what had happened. Before these Re-Riders. Traveling Highway 50 is a chance Lincoln County Homecoming, Caliente to see routes and towns where his- May 27 - 29, 2011 tory is found in every mile.

The Lincoln County Fair And Rodeo, Panaca - August 4 - 6, 2011

Labor Day clebration, Pioche September 2 - 5, 2011

Farmers’ Market, Alamo & Caliente “The Trail Starts Here” Every week from May to October National Trails Day activities “Cuisine in the County”, Alamo June 4 –5, 2011 (5-Star Chefs) July National Public Lands Day activity Dutch Oven Cookoff, Cathedral Gorge September 24, 2011 State Park, September www.lincolncountynevada.com Cookie Crumb Christmas Trail For details on all these events! All communities, November & December 14 land Telegraph. to play a vital role in our nation’s de- Churchill County Some scattered fense. If you look to the skies, you f a r m s a n d might see a Navy pilot with nerves of Fallon freight stations steel flying over a field of Heart O’ Fallon can trace its roots marked this Golds. back to the California Gold Rush and early area. You can access the com- the subsequent At the plete history of Fallon at the Churchill western migration. turn of the cen- County Museum & Archives, 1050 S. Settlers making t u r y , t h e Maine St., Fallon NV 89406. their way West Newlands Pro- 775.423.3677. Visit the museum Senior Rodeo were thankful to ject, the first land website at www.ccmuseum.org have survived the reclamation pro- journey across the ject in the United States, diverted wa- infamous “40-Mile ters from the Truckee and Carson Riv- Desert”, the most ers to reclaim the land from the desert t r e a c h e r o u s giving life to Fallon and ranches. stretch along the Fallon grew amidst the farms Emigrant Trail. Farmers’ Market and ranches. The area experienced The settlers rested along the mining booms and agricultural impor- banks of the Carson River at a place tance. From 1915 until after World know as Ragtown (so named for the War 11, Fallon hosted the Nevada Rattlesnake Raceway c l o t h e s State Fair. that could T h e Fallon Seasons to match be seen Heart’s O’ your taste! Fallon has a great menu drying on Gold can- of special events year round. In fact t r e e s , t a l o u p e Fallon has six seasons, one to match s h r u b s was pro- your taste. That’s why Fallon is and wag- duced in called “Eventful Nevada.” Special ons) just a b u n - events are a great reason to visit Top Gun Raceway down the d a n c e Fallon. Come for fun events and road from from 1920 Cowboy Fast Draw take some time to explore our com- present day Fallon. Ragtown be- through 1930 munity. We love visitors and have came a trading outpost. The Pony and gained a national reputation for a great restaurants, antique shops, Express skirted the area in the melon with unmatched flavor and qual- Lattin Farms and a downtown walk- 1860’s followed closely by the Over- ity. ing tour to keep you busy and enter- In 1942 following tained. the attack on Pearl Har- From twinkling lights to a bor, an airfield was built twinkle in their eyes, Fallon presents by the Army Air Corp. “Twinkle Season.” Join us for a This airfield near Fallon season has had many uses and full of missions. Today Naval memo- Air Station Fallon is one r i e s , of the premier training excite- bases in the country. m e n t NAS Fallon is home to a n d the Naval Strike and holiday Warfare Center and the cheer. famous Navy Fighter Octane Fest Weapons School, TOP- If you love the smell of octane in the GUN. morning, then you’ll love our “Vroom Today, Fallon Vroom Season.” Start out the sea- farming and ranching son with Drag Racing & IMCA Dirt industries remain a vital Track racing in the spring; a Show ‘n part of the area’s econ- Shine in May and Octane Fest in omy and personality. June. Fallon is the county seat Lasso all the fun in Fallon and government plays a during “Giddy Up Season” it’s how role as well. Of course, the west was won all over again. NAS Fallon has also greatly added to Fallon’s economy and continues 15 brown trout or enjoy boating and Lyon County swimming. Two campgrounds, Cave Lake and Elk Flats, are Fernley available with sites for tents and Fernley offers a host of out- trailers. In the winter months door recreation activities including when weather permits, ice boating, fishing, hunting, skiing, fishing, cross-country skiing, and swimming, hiking, rodeo, golf, and ice skating are all popular. lots of off-road recreation. Check for information a t ww w . Ward Charcoal Ovens Tractors & Truffles fernleynvchamber.com State Park

Join us for rodeos, roping, fastest gun Ward Charcoal Ovens State competitions and a country fair! Historic Park has been a state Mmm mmm, good eats and Eastern and monument since 1968 but in treats, food and fun everywhere during recent years, the area has been Fallon’s “Finger Lickin’ Good Sea- Central Nevada son.” With a Down Town Farmers developed into a park. Market, Chili Cook-off, Cantaloupe State Parks

Festival, corn maze and growers mar- Eastern Nevada features ket, there’s something for every taste. Every so often it hits you: “We several unique State Parks. gotta get out of town and do some- Daytime temperatures are thing.” Come out to Fallon for “Get generally cooler than the urban Out of Town Season.” Spend a day areas. Fishing is available at visiting the Stillwater Wetlands, Lake most of the parks from either the Lahontan, Sand Mountain, Grimes shore or boat. The Parks offer Point/Hidden Cave and the Churchill areas for hiking, photography, County Museum. There is a self-guided bird watching, and wild flower interpretive trail with a brochure There is always a good time viewing. Wildlife is often seen in during “Crowd Pleasin’ Season” that was constructed by the White where events are on the menu all year the area including coyotes, mule Pine Middle School in 1996, to long. Come play and stay in America’s deer, badgers, wild horses and promote histor i c a n d rabbits. Mountain lion and ringtail environmental education and for cat are seen in early morning or your enjoyment. A current activity evening in areas away from guide is posted on the day use heavy visitation. Antelope and area kiosk. Historic tours and elk may be seen. Many species environmental e d u c a t io n of birds are present including programs are scheduled weekly hawks, eagles, owls, blue jays, during the summer months (May ravens, quail, dove, and other through September). Year round small varieties. Lizards, snakes, camping and picnicking are scorpions, skunks and small available.The p r i m i t i v e rodents are often seen. campground is dry (no water Picnicking and camping are available) and has restroom available with facilities for water, Stillwater Overlook facilities. Other attractions in- restrooms, tables, and grills. clude forest woodlands, lush ri- Rangers are on duty to provide Hometown! Visit the Spring Wings parian areas, a nice stream, ac- information and assistance. cess to dedicated OHV trails, and Bird Festival, Octane Fest, Fallon Fights,Hearts O’ Gold Cantaloupe Fes- outstanding views of the Steptoe tival, the Churchill Arts Council Per- Cave Lake State Park Valley and surrounding moun- forming Arts Season and Summer Cave Lake is located about 15 tains. Concerts in the park. miles south of Ely at 7,200 feet The six Ward Charcoal Ovens Fallon has many seasons to fit were constructed in late 1875 to your taste, log on to FallonTourism. elevation. This is one of the most scenic of the State Parks. The produce charcoal by Swiss-Italian com for details on each season, then masons called “Carbonari”. The come out and enjoy your favorites! lake is a 32-acre reservoir where visitors can fish for rainbow and 16 Ward Charcoal Ovens were Toiyabe Crest Trail Creek runs through campground operational from 1876 through Designated a National Recreation 1879, during the silver boom years Trail Hickison` Nat’l Recreation of Ward town site mines. The 72 miles long with elevations gen- Site Ovens were eventually phased out erally above 8,000 ft and contains 26 miles East on Highway 50 completely due to the depleted ore slopes of 30 to 80 percent. The Elevation 6600’ 10 Camp- deposits and shortage of available North end of trail starts one-half sites timber. The Ward Charcoal mile south of Kingston guard sta- Caves with petroglyphs for viewing Ovens served diverse purposes tion and ends on the South Twin after their function as charcoal River .Strictly a backpack and Kingston Nat’l Recreation Site ovens ended. They sheltered horseback trail 36 miles from Austin stockmen and prospectors during Smoky Valley , up Kingston Can- foul weather, and had a reputation Arc Dome Wilderness yon as a hideout for stagecoach Largest wilderness in Nevada, Elevation 6800’ 11 Campsites bandits. Today, the skillfully compromising the heart of the Toiy- Creek runs through campground constructed Ward Charcoal Ovens abe range, from Ophir Summit to Groves Lakes 1 ½ miles from site are some of the best preserved the North end of Peavine Canyon charcoal ovens in the western U. to the South. Toquima Caves 30 miles east of S. Austin Berlin Ichthyosaur Alta Toquima Wilderness Elevation 7880’ 5 Campsites State Park Lies in central portion of the Petroglyphs for viewing Toquima Range and includes Cen- Located 60 miles south on Ione tral Nevada’s highest peak, Mt. Jef- Columbine 55 miles from Aus- Road , up Reese River, the 70- ferson , (11,949ft.). There are ap- tin year-old fossil remains and a well- proximately 50 miles of maintained Upper Reese River preserved ghost town, Berlin, is trail within this area. Elevation 8500’ 5 Campsites part of the park. Enjoy walking Trailhead for Toiyabe Crest Trail through the remains of the ghost Toiyabe Mountain Range town and marvel at the prehistoric Toiyabe is a Shoshone word mean- Pine Creek fossils of the ichthyosaur. ing “big mountains.” East Side of Toquima Range Outdoor recreation They are about 100 miles long Elevation 7457’ 21 Campsites ranging up to almost 12,000 feet in Trailhead for Mt Jefferson, Alta Mountain Bike Trails, Hiking, Fish- elevation. Toquima Wilderness ing, Camping, Hunting, 4WD & Off-Roading can all be enjoyed. Reese River Valley Peavine RECREATION FACILITIES Extending 41 miles south from Aus- South end of Toiyabe Range tin to Ione. 10 miles wide with the Reese River 4 National Recreation Areas highest elevation at 8777 ft. with Elevation 6310’ 10 Campsites 11 Sites in Austin on Nat’l Registry 6750 ft. average elevation Creek runs through campground of Historic Places

Austin ’s Central Nevada Discov- Smoky Valley ery Driving Tour 65 Miles long with average of 13½ For more information on any of Kingston Canyon miles wide with elevations of up to these campgrounds call the US Big Smoky Valley 6275 ft. average is 6000 ft. Forest Service at 775-964-2671 Monitor Valley

Toiyabe Crest Trail CAMPGROUNDS Mountain Bike Trails in and sur- Season of use May 15- Nov 1 rounding Austin Spencers Hot

Springs Bob Scott Nat’l Recreation Site Exact Center of the State 4 miles from Austin Highway 50

Latitude 39:19:48N Elevation 7200’ 9 Campsites Longitude116: 37:56W The Geographical Center of the Big Creek Nat’l Recreation Site State is in Monitor Valley via road 12 miles from Austin in Reese 49.06 Miles, as the crow flies River Valley 25.66. Elevation 6600’ 5 Campsites 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 ELEVATION # SITES TRAILER ACTIVITIES, REMARKS in feet LENGTH SERVICES, RECOMMEND FACILITIES ED (feet) Cleve Creek BLM 6233 10 24 BFHMPTw Group BBQ Ely Elk BLM 6670 4 No Limit P Tw Elk viewing Fall Viewing Area & Spring Garnet Hill BLM 7280 4 Not Advised P R Tw Scenic Mine Views Goshute BLM 6230 3 20 B F M P Creek Illipah BLM 6840 17 No Limit F H P Tw Road to Hamil- Reservoir ton Meadow BLM 5740 12 Only in overflow B F H P Tw Valley site Ward USFS 7316 Closed 2011 30 ft limit B M P R T $8/night 14 day Reservations required Water 5/1-9/1 limit Mountain for group site Open 6/1-10/1 if water is on Bird Creek USFS 7414 4 picnic $35 to reserve B H M P TwVT Open 6/1– 10/1 if 4 overnight group site for 25 water is on people, fee in- creases for more $8/night for non- group Berry Creek USFS 8202 6 Primitive camp B H M P T Open 6/1-9/30 no water Cherry Creek USFS 6700 3 Primitive camp B H M P T Open 5/1-10/30 no water Kalamazoo USFS 6856 3 Primitive camp B H M P T Open 6/1-9/30 no water Timber USFS 8530 6 camp 25 ft. limit B H M F Tw VT Open 6/1 - 10/1 6 picnic $35 to reserve $8/night 14 day limit Creek group site for 25 fee increases for more

White River USFS 7000 No fee Primitive camp B H M P Tw Open 6/1-10/15 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)

East Creek USPS 7545 7 @ $4/night Primitive camp B H M P Tw Open 6/1 - 9/30 no water

Sunnyside NDOW 18 No Linit B F M P R T (Kirch)

Beaver Dam NDSP 5000 24 24 P T F $4 entry/ $10 Group Area Camping

Cathedral NDSP 4800 22 No Limit P T S $4 entry/ $14 Gorge Showers Camping

Echo NDSP 5300 34 No Limit P T F S $4 entry/ $10 Canyon Group Area, Camping Boat Launching

Spring Valley NDSP 5800 37 No Limit P T F S $4 entry/ $14 Group Area, Camping Boat Launching Showers

Ward NDSP 7200 14 No Limit P T Tw M F $4 entry/$10 Charcoal no water Camping Ovens

Cave Lake NDSP 7200 35 No Limit P T F S Group $4 entry/ $14 Area, Boat Camping Launching, Showers

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 2011 MARCH 2011 MAY 2011 1 First Run, 5k Run/Walk. Fallon, 12 Elks Crab Crack, Bar opens at 6 Lacy J. Dalton: Americana, City Hall Courtyard, 775-423- 5:00 pm, Dinner at 6:00 pm, 7 p.m. Eureka Opera House, 7733, www.churchillcounty.org/ Ely Elks Lodge , 289-4252 775-237-6006, parksnrec, 12 Spring Fling Craft Fair, 10:00 www.co.eureka.nv.us 14 Duncan Phillips, Kate MacLeod am - 4:00 pm, Bristlecone 7 Ron Carrion Memorial Shoot, & Gigi Love, "Bums on the Convention Center, Ely, Eureka, Perdiz Sport Shooting Plush" Utah Phillips Memory 289-3720 775-237-7027 Tour, 7 p.m. Eureka Opera 18 Macbeth, Utah Shakespearean 13 - 14 Show What Ya Brung Car House, 775-237-6006, Festival, 7 p.m., Eureka Opera Show and Hwy 50 Yard Sale, www.co.eureka.nv.us House, 775-237-6006, 775-237-5484 15 & 16 White Pine Fire & Ice www.co.eureka.nv.us 13 - 15 Spring Wings Bird Festival, Show, Cave Lake State Park, Top Gun Raceway Drag Racing Oats Park, Barkley Theatre, Ely, 289-8877 season– March through No Lahontan Valley Wetlands, 14 &15 Old Sheepherders Party, vember, 2011, Top Gun Stillwater Wildlife Refuge, and Baker, 775-234-7300 Raceway. 775.423.0223 other locations, 28 Men of Worth, Traditional Irish www.topgunraceway.com, 775-423-5128, & Scottish Folk Music, 7 p.m. NHRA, pro, amateur, and circuit http://friendsofstillwaternwr. Eureka Opera House, drag racing at the Top Gun org/p/what-is-spring-wings.html 775-237-6006, Raceway in Fallon. 13 - 15 Donnie Waters Invitational www.co.eureka.nv.us Roping Classic, Churchill Co. 30 Rotary Ice Fishing Derby, Cave APRIL 2011 Fairgrounds, 775-423-7093 Lake State Park, Ely, 1 - 3 Fallon High School Rodeo, 15 Silver State Classic Challenge 775-289-8877 Churchill County Fairgrounds, Car Race, Ely, 289-8877, you Churchill Arts Council, Year long 775-426-9298. must be a course worker to calendar of great artists and 2 April Fun Shoot, Eureka, watch! go to www.sscc.us entertainers, August, 2010 – Perdiz Sport Shooting, 17 - 22 Fallon Festival of Quilts, June, 2011, Site: Barkley 775-237-7027 Fallon Convention Center, Old Theatre and the 8 Ralph Cuda and the Dixieland Post Office, Churchill County Fallon Convention Center. Boys, 7 pm, Eureka Opera Museum, www.nvquiltquild.org www.churchillarts.org. , House, 775-237-6006 20 - 22 Perdiz Gold Country 775-423-1440 8 - 10 Fallon Soroptimists Home & Blast, Perdiz Sport Shooting, Fallon Trap Club, Season Long Garden Show, Fallon Conven Eureka, 775-237-7027 Events, January through De tion Center, 775-867-3503 21 Hurricam’s Car Club Show & cember 2011, 775-427-4556, 23 White Pine 4-H/Chamber of Shine, Fallon, Oats Park, Fallon Trap Club, Commerce Easter Egg Hunt, 423-3435, www.fallontrapclub.com, Ely, Lund, McGill, www.hurricamscarclub.com 775-289-8877 28 - 29 Eureka High School FEBRUARY 2011 30 Fashions for the Cure (Fashion Rodeo, Eureka County Fair 4-6, 11 - 13 Winter Steam Spect Show), Ely, Bristlecone Conv Grounds, 775-237-5245 tacular Photo Shoot, Ely, vention Center, 296-0114 TBA -- Museum Day at White Pine Nevada Northern Railway, Lahontan Auto Racing Assoc. ublic Museum & McGill Drug 775-289-2085, www.nnry.com season April through October, Store Museum, Ely, 289-4710 12 Disgruntled Chukar Hunters 2011, Rattlesnake Raceway, Shoot, Perdiz Sport Shooting, 775-427-9120, JUNE 2011 Eureka, 775-237-7027 www.rattlesnakeraceway.org, 4, 11, 18, 25 Ely Renaissance Vil 18 Colin Ross Band, Original Mu IMCA Mods, Hobby Stocks, lage Open, 10 am - 4 pm, sic, Jazz Standards & Blues Pro Stocks, Gen X and www.elyrenaissance.com Classics, 7 p.m., Eureka Bombers oval dirt track racing 4 June Fun Shoot, Eureka, Per- Opera House, 775-237-6006, at its best. diz Sport Shooting www.co.eureka.nv.us 775-237-7027

20 9 - 10 Octane Fest, Auto Racing, am - 4 pm, 30 & 31VFW Softball Tournament , Fallon, Churchill County Fair www.elyrenaissance.com Eureka, grounds, 423-4556, 4 Fireworks Train, 7 pm Nevada 866-432-5566, Northern Railroad, 289-2085, AUGUST 2011 www.octanefest.com. Ely www.nnry.com Every Thursday in August & 11 Crescent Valley Founders Fun 5 Fireworks, 9 pm, White Pine September, Eureka Farmers Days, Eureka, 775-468-0326 Golf Course, Ely Market, 4 PM to 6 PM Corner 11 & 12 Bristlecone Bowman 4 Old Fashioned 4th of July pa of Main Street and Gold Street Annual 3-D Shoot, Success rade, street games & fire 6 August Fun Shoot, Eureka, Loop, Ely, 289-6771 or works, Eureka,775-237-5484 Perdiz Sport Shooting, 289-8877 4 4th Celebration, Wendover, 775-237-7027 18 & 19 Eureka Gymkhana, Eureka (775) 664-3138, 5 - 7 The Oasis Stampede & Coun County Fairgrounds, www.westwendovercity.com try Fair, Fallon, Churchill 775-237-7161 9 Ely Renaissance Village Open, County Fairgrounds, 18 & 19 Nevada Bowhunter’s Jam 10 am - 4 pm 775-867-3975 or 775-423-5121 boree, Eureka, Perdiz Sport www.elyrenaissance.com 4 - 6 4-H Horse Show, 289-4459, Shooting, 775-237-7027 16 Ely Renaissance Village Ely 22 Richard Elloyan: cowboy Music 10am - 4pm 4 - 6 Lincoln County Fair and Ro- and Poetry, 7 pm. www.elyrenaissance.com deo, Panaca, Eureka Opera House, 15, 16 & 17 Perdiz Eureka Walk- www.lincolncountynevada.com 775-237-6006, A-Bout, Perdiz Sport Shoot 6 & 7 Arts in the Park, 289-8330, www.co.eureka.nv.us ing, 775-237-7027 or 289-6272, Ely 24 & 25 Don Edwards, Original 17 & 18 Relay for Life, Ely 6 Ely Renaissance Village Open, Cowboy Music, 7 pm, Eureka 22 - 23 Lund Pioneer Days, 10 am - 4 pm, Opera House, 775-237-6006, Rodeo, BBQ, Parade, Games, www.elyrenaissance.com www.co.eureka.nv.us Fireworks, 238-5387 11 – 14 Eureka County Fair & Ro- 25 Bath Lumber Home Show, Ely, 22 - 23 2nd Annual Snake Valley deo, 775-237-6026 289-3083 Festival, 234-7265 [email protected] 25 Cocktails & Cannons at Cave 23 2nd Annual Snake Valley Fes- 12 & 13 White Pine Rodders Car Lake with Bath Tub Races, Ely, tival, Baker, 775-234-7357 Show, 289-8888, Ely 3:00 pm, BBQ at 6:00 pm, 24 Ely Renaissance Village Open, 13 - 19 Races At Bonneville Fireworks at 9 pm, 289-3720 10 am - 4pm, 775-289-8877, (Speed Week), West TBA -- Fears, Tears, & Beers www.elyrenaissance.com Wendover, NV, 775-664-3138 Mountain Bike Enduro, Ely, 22 & 23 High Country Pick Out – www.westwendovercity.com 289-6042 Old Time Country & Bluegrass 13 Ely Renaissance Village Open, Acoustic Music, Ward, Moun 10 am - 4 pm, 289-8877, JULY 2011 tain Campground, www.elyrenaissance.com 2 4th of July Scramble, 4-Person 775-289-4823, Ely 19 Cattlewomen’s BBQ at the Red, White, Blue, White Pine 23 Renaissance Village Art Wine White Pine County Fair- Golf Course, Ely, 12:30pm, Walk 4 – 7 pm grounds – 289-8877, Ely 289-4095 www.elyrenaissance.com 19 Gigi Love: Blues, Rock, Coun- 3 Ely Renaissance Living Village, 23 Bowhunter’s Traditional Shoot, try & Folk Music, Eureka Opera 10 am - 4 pm, Eureka, Perdiz Sport Shooting, House, 7 pm, 775-237-6006, www.elyrenaissance.com 775-237-7027 www.co.eureka.nv.us 4 Community Breakfast, 8:00- 30 Ely Renaissance Village, 10 20 Eureka Firemen’s Picnic & 10:00 am, Ely, Bristlecone Con. am - 4 pm, Shoot, Perdiz Sport Shooting, Center, 289-3720 www.elyrenaissance.com 775-237-7027 5 Ely Parade, 11:00 am, Broad- 27 - 30 Registration for 11th 20 12th Annual Chili / Salsa Cook- bent Park to the White Pine Annual Senior Games, 11:30 Off, Overland Hotel, 125 E. County Park, am - 1:00 pm, Ely Senior Center Street, Fallon, 2 - 4 Sagebrush Quilter's Annual Center, 775- 289-3709 775-423-2719, 4th of July Quilt Show, 9:00 am - 29 The Gillette Brothers, Tradi- www.overland-hotel.com 5:00 pm, Ely, Centennial Fine tional Cowboy & Roots Music, 20 Ely Renaissance Village & Arts Bldg. , 900 Aultman St, Eureka Opera House, 7 pm, Farmer's Market, 10 am - 2 pm, 289-3102 775-237-6006, www.elyrenaissance.com 4 Ely Renaissance Village, 10 www.co.eureka.nv.us 21 20 & 21 White Pine County Fair, 16 Brad Richter/Viktor Uzur Duo: pare the freshest ingredients f 289-3074 or 289-8877, Ely Guitar & Cello, 7 pm, Eureka from local farms for a gourmet 20 & 21 Horse Racing at the White Opera House 775-237-6006 dinner to remember. And for Pine County Fair Grounds, www.co.eureka.nv.us dessert: Truffles and a sweet, 289-4422, Ely, 16 Z2Z Big Red Challenge, dolcet performance at the 27 Ely Renaissance Village & 289-8877, Ely Barkley Theatre. Farmers' Market 10 am - 2 pm, 16 Silver State Classic Car Pa- 28 Ely’s Children's Halloween www.elyrenaissance.com rade, 5:30 pm, 289-8877, Ely Party, 2 pm, Bristlecone Con- 27 Fallon Fights -Rural Rummble 17 Ely Renaissance Village & vention Center, 289-3720, Churchill County Fairgrounds, Farmer's Market, 10 am - 4 Fallon, 775-423-4556, pm, www.elyrenaissance.com NOVEMBER 2011 www.fallonfights.com 17 Silver State Classic Challenge 11 Veteran’s Memorial Service, 27 Dove Hunters Warm-Up, Car Show, Broadbent Park, WP Community Choir, Eureka, Perdiz Sport Shooting, 289-8877, Ely, sscc.com 289-2116, Ely 775-237-7027 18 Silver State Classic Challenge 11 & 13 Thanksgiving Turkey Car Race, 289-8877, you Shoot, Eureka, Perdiz Sport SEPTEMBER 2011 must be a course worker to Shooting, 775-237-7027 Every Thursday in August & Sep- watch!! www.sscc.us, Ely 18 & 19 Eureka Holiday Bazaar tember, Eureka Farmers Market, 24 & 25 WPHS Rodeo, Ely, 8:00 at the Eureka Opera House, 4 PM to 6 PM, Corner of Main am cutting, Rodeo 12:00 noon Sponsored by Start 2 Finish, Street and Gold Street on 9/24 and 8:00 am, 9/25, 775-237-5121 /775-237-5279 2 - 5 Hearts O’ Gold Cantaloupe 775-289-8877 25 Christkindlemarkt at the Ely Festival, Fallon, Churchill County 24 Ely Renaissance Village & Renaissance Village, 6:00- Fairgrounds, 867-3476 Farmer's Market, 10 am - 2 9:00 pm September - October Lattin Farm’s pm, www.elyrenaissance.com 25 Sights, Sounds & Smells of Nevada Maze, Fallon, Lattin 24 - 25 Fallon Senior Pro Rodeo, Christmas begins, 289-3720, Farms, 775-867-3750, Churchill County Fairgrounds, Ely www.lattinfarms.com 775-867-2115 26 Christkindlemarkt Ely Renais- 2 - 5 Labor Day Celebration, Pioche, www.fallontourism.com sance Village, www.lincolncountynevada.com 27 Bird Hunters Challenge, www.elyrenaissance.com 2 McGill Labor Day Parade, Eureka, Perdiz Sport Shooting, 26 Polar Express Train Rides 6:00 pm, Downtown McGill, 775-237-7027 during season. 289-8877 30 - Oct 2, World Cowboy Fast www.nnry.com for info. 3 McGill Town Council Labor Day Draw Championship, Fallon, Picnic, 11 am, Swimming Pool Churchill County Fair DECEMBER 2011 Park, 289-8877 grounds, 775-575-1802 2 Fallon City Hall & the Doug- 3 Ruth Labor Day Parade, 11 am, TBA Dutch Oven Cookoff, lass Open House, City Hall & Downtown, BBQ, 5:00 pm, Cathedral Gorge State Park, The Douglass, Fallon City Dance, Fireworks 9 pm, Motor www.lincolncountynevada.com Hall, 775-423-3040, cycle Hill, 296-0285 or 293-0725 www.cityoffallon.com 3 Ely Renaissance Village & Farm- OCTOBER 2011 2 White Pine Players: Christ- ers Market, 10 am - 2 pm, 1 Lattin Farms Fall Festival & mas Show, Eureka Opera www.elyrenaissance.com Goat Days, Lattin Farms, House, 7:00 pm, 4 McGill Labor Day Fireworks, 9 Fallon, 775-867-3750, 775-237-6006, pm, McGill Ball Park, 289-8877 www.lattinfarms.com www.co.eureka.nv.us 10 Bull Riding at the White Pine 1 The No Hill Hundred (100 2 Christmas Tree Lighting, County Fair Grounds, 289-8877, MILE BIKE RIDE), Fallon, In Maine Street, Fallon, City Ely and around Churchill Hall, 775-423-5105, 11 Ely Renaissance Village & County. 775-423-7733 www.cityoffallon.com Farmer's Market, 10 am - 2 pm, 15 Tractors & Truffles, Fallon, 2 Festival of Trees Auction, Ely, www.elyrenaissance.com Lattin Farms, Oats Park, 289-3720, Bristlecone Con- 14 - 17 World of Speed at Bonne Churchill Vineyards, Barkley vention Center ville, West Wendover, NV, Theatre, 775-423-4556, 775-664-3138 www.fallontourism.com www.westwendovercity.com Amazing local, regional and nationally known chefs pre 22 2 - 4 Sagebrush Sisters Artists Holiday Art Show & Sale, Old Post Office, 90 N. Maine St. Fallon, 775-423-4556 3 Christmas Parade, 6:30 pm , Ely, 775-289-3720, www.elynevada.net 3 Fallon Chamber Of Com- merce Hometown Christmas, Maine Street, Fallon, 775-423-2544, www.fallonchamber.com 31 Ely Volunteer Firemen's Ball, Bristlecone Convention Cen- ter, 775-289-4459 or 775-289-3720 31 New Year’s Eve Fire Works & Bon Fire, Churchill County Fairgrounds, Fallon, 775-423-7733, www.cityoffallon.com

Check local numbers and web pages for additional information.

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