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Pioche Information

Described as “Nevada’s liveliest ghost town,” Pioche offers a glimpse into the West as it..

Pahrump Information

Less than an hour’s drive north of Las Vegas, Pahrump serves as the eastern gateway to Death..

Hawthorne Information

Hawthorne was established in Mineral County in 1881 on the western side of Nevada. It sits at an..

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Central Nevada Information

Much of Nevada looks just as it did when the pioneers traveled west more than a century ago. The only addition to the mostly unchanged landscape are the trails that crisscross the topography and offer countless opportunities to get out and explore the region. This is Nevada Silver Trails, and it draws upon the adventurous spirit common to all mankind.

The eastern side of the state along U.S. Highway 93 lays claim to the largest National Wildlife Range in the United States. Stop at Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge, a lush, water-rich area teeming with waterfowl and wildlife only two hours northeast of Las Vegas. Search the hiking trails for ancient Indian writings and carvings on the rocks called petroglyphs.

Keep driving north to Caliente, a town that got its name from the bubbling hot springs nearby. Caliente is also the perfect headquarters for exploring the surrounding 14 wilderness areas and the Silver State OHV trail. Traveling farther north, you’ll find one of the deadliest towns in the Old West, Pioche. Rich gold mines in the 1860s put Pioche on the map, but the miners weren’t about to let any ol’ stranger come into town and threaten their gold claims, and they were willing to back up their claims with loaded six-shooters. Rumor has it that 75 men were buried in the cemetery before anyone died of natural causes. Today Pioche is a picturesque community with a hopping saloon, and wide-open terrain for hiking and ATVing.

For a truly “out of this world” experience, set out on State Route 375, also known as the “Extraterrestrial Highway.” This east-west route skirts the famous Area 51. Travelers tell stories of UFOs and strange happenings in the desert, which looks eerily like another planet. The hub of all things extraterrestrial is in Rachel, a small town with one restaurant, one motel, 98 residents and an unknown number of aliens. The restaurant and motel, aptly named the Little A’Le’Inn, serves up a tasty Alien Burger and their signature cocktail, the Cherry-a 51.

The pioneers who settled in Nevada made their fortunes in gold and silver, but those fortunes didn’t always last, and the ghost towns that dot the Nevada landscape are testaments to their fleeting wealth. One of the most photographed ghost towns is Rhyolite, near the southwestern border of the state. Nearby Goldfield was once one of the largest cities in the state with 30,000 residents, an opulent hotel, large courthouse and many affluent families. Now only a few hundred call this town home.

Nevada Silver Trails is a fascinating window to the past, but a few towns are also looking intently on the future. Pahrump is a thriving city just a short drive from Las Vegas, complete with large casinos and resorts and one of the state's first wineries.

Nevada Silver Trails consists of Alamo, Amargosa Valley, Beatty, Caliente, Gabbs, Goldfield, Hawthorne, Pahrump, Panaca, Pioche, Rachel, Round Mountain, Tonopah,and Yerington.

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Las Vegas Information

Like a blanket of jewels glittering in the desert, the neon-lit playground of Las Vegas sparkles..

Carson City Information

Nevada’s state capital, Carson City, is nestled in the northwestern part of the state only a..

Reno Information

What began as a small community built to serve westward travelers in the mid-1800s has become a..

Lake Tahoe Information

Welcome to the jewel of Nevada, Lake Tahoe. The largest alpine lake in the United States, Lake..

Northwest Nevada Information

“America’s Adventure Place” is how some describe the Reno-Tahoe area. That said, you’ll..

Boulder City Information

Boulder City was established in 1931 to house the builders of Hoover Dam and to be a model of the..

Genoa Information

Home to only 250 people, Genoa offers visitors a quaint town with historical charm. You can spend..

Southern Nevada Information

Towering peaks, breathtaking vistas, a wild, rushing river…not exactly what comes to mind when..

Virginia City Information

Step back in Nevada time in Virginia City, a Storey County town nestled in the foothills of..

North Central Nevada Information

You won’t find much traffic as you drive over the mountain passes and across the..

Indian Territory Information

The entire state of Nevada is known as Indian Territory, and no wonder. Native peoples have dwelled..

Northern Nevada Information

Strap on your hat and pull on your boots for a visit to northern Nevada’s Cowboy Country, where..

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