Rhyolite Ghost Town If there’s one place where Nevada excels, it’s our amazing and accessible ghost towns—with plenty ripe for on-foot exploration. One of the best examples is Rhyolite ghost town, which sits just off the highway toDeath Valley National Park. Not only is Rhyolite packed...
Some of the Silver State’s best 19th-century boomtowns are right outside Las Vegas, Death Valley, and (once upon a time) even under Lake Mead. Near Las Vegas, the Techatticup Mine in Eldorado Canyon is a photographer’s paradise with thousands of movies and photoshoots to its name an...
11 Ghost Towns Near Las Vegas Goodsprings, Nelson, St. Thomas, and Rhyolite are a few of the famous ghost towns near Las Vegas. Saddle up and venture out—these Wild West towns are just a short drive from Las Vegas. Read Full Article Winter Sports Winter State-Cation: Warm Weather Es...
11 Ghost Towns Near Las Vegas Goodsprings, Nelson, St. Thomas, and Rhyolite are a few of the famous ghost towns near Las Vegas. Saddle up and venture out—these Wild West towns are just a short drive from Las Vegas. Read Full Article Uncommon Overnighters Uncommon Overnighters: Weird...
Explore over 800 ghost towns in Nevada and California. Each location includes photos and history. An interactive map assists in trip planning in NV and CA.
Friend Jim Sauter inspects an old auto near the Las Vegas & Tonopah Railroad depot. January 1991. Courtesy David A. Wright Cook Bank building/First National Bank of Rhyolite in 1935 Courtesy Mark Hotz Checks from First National Bank of Rhyolite Courtesy Mark Hotz Rhyolite Courtesy Russell Bee...
Micro-Adventures Near Las Vegas Spring 2021 When many people think Nevada, they often think Las Vegas. While this lively and entertaining city is one of Nevada’s most popular destinations, it’s not all about the lights, slots, and urban attractions. Las Vegas is environed by myriad landsca...
Welcome to Ghost Town Gallery This is our collection of more than 2000 pictures from 180 Ghost Towns, mining camps and historic places in the United States. Here you find photos of western towns, somecompletely abandoned, othersstill lively,abandoned mines,mills(where the ore was processed),old...
Nevada Ghost Towns and Mining Camps. Carson, Churchill, Clark, Douglas, Elko, Esmeralda, Eureka, Humboldt, Lander, Lincoln, Lyon, Mineral, Nye, Pershing, Storey, Washoe, White Pine Counties. Virginia City, Gold Hill, Belmont, Tonopah, Goldfield, Austin,
9 Places Near Las Vegas For a Different Kind of Tailgate Sponsored by Travel Nevada While Las Vegas is known for its glitzy neon signs, buzzing clubs and nightlife, and over-the-top casinos, the region itself is also home to some wondrous bars and eateries that lie well beyond the crowded...