(Ruby Valley NV) The snow capped Ruby Mountains extended for miles just to the west of US-93 as I drove north. At Hastings Cut-off, I turned onto NV-229 and headed toward the peaks. It passed by mostly ranches with a few access roads into the forest and mountains. Secret Pass Turning south at the mountains […]
(nr Ely NV) The Ward Charcoal Ovens was a quick side trip to see the historic kilns. They were important in their day for producing fuel that smelters used at the mines. 16,000 bushels per day were needed to process ore. The state has done a good job preserving them and telling their story. In […]
(Baker NV) Great Basin National Park sets in the Snake Mountain Range, on the east edge of Nevada, near the border with Utah. Snow covered Wheeler Peak, at 13,063 ft, stood above with the promise of seeing bristlecone pines. A paved road went up to the Mather overlook with views of the snow capped mountains […]