The remnants of Nevada’s abandoned boomtowns and settlements are scattered across the desert, if you know where to look. Experts say that Nevada has up to 600 ghost towns throughout the state. Many ...

These Five Former Boomtowns Invite You To Step Into the State’s Mining History On the northern edge of the Mojave Desert sits the remnants of a former boomtown. There, visitors are greeted by the ...

If you’re headed out of Las Vegas, Rhyolite is a must‑see ghost town. Founded in 1905 after Shorty Harris struck gold, it boomed to 5,000 people, with 50 saloons and an opera house. Mines folded by ...

GOLD POINT, Nev. -- Sheriff Herb Robbins heads toward a deserted saloon, eager to investigate the commotion echoing from the old wooden building. There are no wild bar fights, no sleeping drunks, just ...

Nevada’s most unusual landmarks aren’t found in its biggest cities. According to a recent list from WorldAtlas, the state’s strangest stops are scattered across remote highways and desert towns — from ...

From its earliest days, the reason behind the founding of the Southern Nevada community of Beatty was water. Located directly east of dry and desolate Death Valley, it is no surprise that the presence ...

As a young man, I recall watching the western series “Death Valley Days” with my grandmother. It turned out to be one of the longest-lived Western hits on television, running from 1952 to 1970, and ...

Explore Belmont and Tonopah’s mining history, ruins, and hot springs on a starry desert adventure. Join Outdoor Nevada host Connor Fields as he explores Nevada’s past in Belmont and Tonopah. With a ...