“The landscape looks like it belongs in an “Indiana Jones” movie — towering spires made of clay set in a narrow valley in southeastern Nevada. The stunning landscape of almost 1,800 acres was once home to the Fremont, Anasazi, and Southern Paiutes. And as you might expect from such an otherworldly terrain, it has a dramatic origin story.”
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TravelWeek: Embark on an unforgettable road trip along Nevada’s stunning Great Basin Highway
“It’s a two hour and 20 minute drive along Highway 93 from Valley of Fire State Park to Caliente, famous for its rose-lined streets, Spanish mission-style train depot and surrounding network of gorgeous canyons. Mountain bikers may already have Barnes Canyon on their must-do list, and with good reason: it’s home to dozens of miles of singletrack. For hikers, there’s Kershaw-Ryan State Park.”
Atlas Obscura: Panaca Summit Kilns
“These remote kilns are among the best-preserved representatives of their kind. The workmanship is extraordinary; the arch over the lower portal on the best-preserved kiln (the one nearest the parking area) is just in stone. It’s not reinforced with a metal beam, as is common elsewhere. These artisans were professional stonemasons.”
Rachel and Caliente Listed ‘Best Small Towns in Nevada for a Weekend Escape’
“Situated near Area 51, the Little A’Le’Inn hotel is a popular spot for guests who are looking to spot a UFO.”
“Situated in southwestern Nevada, the railroad town is a hub for year-round events and activities, including softball tournaments, Fourth of July parties, and Memorial Day celebrations.”
Atlas Obscura: RyanHenge
Photo Credit: Kippy Spilker/Nevada Magazine/Travel Nevada
“About an hour outside of Las Vegas, just next to a landfill, stands RyanHenge. This Stonehenge-inspired monument is a labor of love, created in 2017 by Ryan Williams, who is the CEO of Western Elite, the company that runs the landfill.”
LC Record: Public invited to tourism focus session
Lincoln County is one of six destinations chosen by Travel Nevada to build its local tourism economy through a new program and ultimately share in a one-time $2 million federally funded grant program.
To give local residents a chance to weigh in on possibilities, the Lincoln County Authority of Tourism (LCAT) is hosting a 90-minute listening session on Tuesday, March 14 at the Side Car, 190 Clover Street, Caliente. All are welcome to attend and share their thoughts in a session facilitated by a professional consulting team provided by Travel Nevada.