“Friends of Gem Theater invites the public to light up Main Street.
“The community is invited to join them as they flip the switch on the Gem’s iconic neon marquee at 7 p.m., Saturday, June 25 at the Gem Theater, located at 648 Main Street, Pioche.”
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Atlas Obscura Features Mt. Irish Petroglyphs
“THE PETROGLYPHS AT MT. Irish are one of the few indigenous sites found in Nevada that give visitors an important look into the people that lived in the region since roughly 1000 BCE.
“The petroglyphs, pottery shards, and other items found at the site are believed to date back to between 1-1500 CE. The petroglyphs are carved into the rocks, where the so-called desert varnish is removed from the stone to reveal brighter colored rock beneath. Most of the drawings are of bighorn sheep, which are thought to have been a staple food for the indigenous cultures. There are also drawings of people and abstract symbols such as water and spirals.'”
Mount Wilson Backcountry Byway Featured on Only In Your State
“Follow 81 miles of scenic backcountry loop road to truly appreciate Nevada’s mesmerizing landscape.”
LC Record: Cathedral Gorge State Park hosts Dutch oven cookoff
Hundreds of people descended on Cathedral Gorge State park’s campground April 30 to enjoy an activity they had not been able to participate in for the last two years: a Dutch Oven cookoff. Everyone from locals to people using the campsite, and even a newlywed couple enjoying their honeymoon lined up along the tables of fresh food, ready to dig in and help determine a winner.
Video: Nevada 200 Trailride Recap
A video recap of the 38th Annual Nevada 200 Trailride held by Harden Offroad in Caliente.
LC Record: State Parks Announce Upcoming Events
“The Nevada Division of State Parks has a lot going on this year, with events for bike riders, Dutch oven connoisseurs and the whole family.”