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Southern Nevada Off Road Enthusiasts — SNORE — is bringing its annual Knotty Pine 250 off-road race to Caliente June 8-9, complete with about 120 race cars and competitors in what has become a blockbuster gathering.

From the students of Caliente Elementary to fans and the racers, the railroad town about 150 miles northeast of Las Vegas looks forward to the annual SNORE event for various reasons, including Caliente’s cooler climate, contrasted with Las Vegas’ predicted 110-degree weekend temperatures. [Read More]

Check out this great article by Leslie Kehmeier on Club Ride. “Just two and a half hours north of Sin City, surrounded by layers of extensive basins and beautiful mountains, sits a town that will eventually be one of the new meccas of mountain biking in the American West.” [Read More]

Caliente, Panaca, and Pioche, Nev. – Lincoln County will be on full display to photographers at the upcoming Photo Festival.

A new event created by the Lincoln County Authority of Tourism (LCAT), photographers of all skill levels are invited to explore and capture various attractions in the area. The inaugural event is slated for Friday, June 1 and Saturday, June 2. Information guides familiar with the area will be on hand at particular locations to direct participants on some of the best spots to shoot and how to get there. These include the five state parks in the county and places around the city of Caliente and the towns of Pioche and Panaca.

“We are very excited to welcome photographers to Lincoln County and capture the amazing beauty that surrounds us here, as well as the unique personality of three of our towns,” said LCAT president Marcia Hurd.

Promotions by the tourism-focused group highlights “the high-desert landscape, old west architecture, and brilliant night skies” found in the county.

“It will be an extraordinary photography experience,” Hurd said.

Four workshops, provided by professional photographers, are also part of the event.

National-Geographic award-winning photographer David Swindler and published photographer Cody Wilson, both from Kanab, Utah, are providing a night sky photography workshop. University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) instructors Shawn and Corinne Severn are offering a photography basics and landscape photography workshops. Photography business owner Michael Okimoto of Reno is putting on an environmental portraiture course.

Friday begins with a catered breakfast and orientation at the historic train Depot in Caliente. Then participants will head out in multiple directions to workshops, visiting with information guides, and venturing out for photo shoots. The group will reconvene Saturday evening at the historic Thompson’s Opera House in Pioche for dinner and a slideshow of participants’ favorite shots.

Those interested in attending the event can learn more and register online at https://lincolncountynevada.com/playing/spring-events/photo-festival/. Sponsorship inquiries and any other questions can be directed to Ben Rowley by calling (775) 962-2461 or emailing info@lincolncountynevada.com.

The photo festival is supported by the Nevada Commission on Tourism (NCOT), the Caliente room tax fund, and the Lincoln County room tax fund.

#GetPrimitive #VisitLincolnNV #DFMI #TravelNevada #Photography #PhotographyLovers #PhotographyIsArt #PhotographyIsLife

About the Lincoln County Authority of Tourism (LCAT)

The Lincoln County Authority of Tourism (LCAT) endeavors to increase visitation to Lincoln County, Nevada. The organization is led by a group of volunteers and is recognized by the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners and Caliente City Council as the tourism authority for Lincoln County.

Alamo, Nev. – That buzz out there is the growing infatuation for drones and drone racing, and it will be on display in Alamo on May 18 and 19.

First person view (FPV) drone competition is growing in popularity all over the country. These events feature drone operators with first-person goggles connected to a camera mounted on their drones. They race by remote control through a track full of various obstacles. Spectators say the drones look like “a swarm of angry bees” as they maneuver through the courses.

The Lincoln County Authority of Tourism (LCAT) is partnering with the Las Vegas Drone & FPV club to create the inaugural Lincoln County Drone Expo and Alamo Shootout Races. Racers are invited to enter the Shootout, which includes micro and main events with various prizes up for grabs, including $2,500 in cash. There will also be time allotted for open flying of drones of all varieties.

“We look forward to showcasing the many faces of drones; from experienced pilots and drone racing to one-on-one training for the less experiences drone enthusiast,” said Las Vegas Drone and FPV Club president Chris Cernuto. “This event will cover all bases and offer fun for all. We look forward to seeing everyone there.”

Individuals, with or without drone experience, are invited to come watch the races and try their hand at flying a drone themselves in the indoor Drone Zone. Experts will be on hand to show them how, and once participants have the hang of it, they can test their new skills on the micro track. Food, vendor, and information booths also will be set up next to the flying area.

“This will be a great event for both drone racers and the general public,” said LCAT president Marcia Hurd. “The racers will have a blast competing and spectators will enjoy watching these races, as well as learning how to fly drones themselves.”

Promotion by the tourism-focused group bills the event as an outing an entire family can enjoy, providing unique new experiences. It also highlights other activities available in Alamo, including the Pahranagat National Wildlife refuge and outdoor recreation.

“We’re excited for both local and visiting families to come together and have a great time,” Hurd said.

The event will be at Pahranagat Valley High School. The micro drone cage and track, as well as booths, will be in the multipurpose room. Outdoor racing and flying will be outside on the football field. Doors open both days, Friday and Saturday, at 9 a.m. with check in and open practice beginning at 10 a.m. for the racers. Races start at 2 p.m. each day. Micro drone flying and booths will run all day until about 6 p.m.

Those interested in attending the event can learn more and register online at https://lincolncountynevada.com/lincoln-county-drone-expo/. Inquiries on sponsorship, booth reservation, or any other questions can be directed to Ben Rowley by calling (775) 962-2461 or emailing info@lincolncountynevada.com.

The drone expo is supported by the Nevada Commission on Tourism (NCOT) and the Lincoln County room tax fund.

#GetPrimitive #VisitLincolnNV #DFMI #TravelNevada #Drones #DroneRacing #FPV #FPVRacing

About the Lincoln County Authority of Tourism (LCAT)

The Lincoln County Authority of Tourism (LCAT) endeavors to increase visitation to Lincoln County, Nevada. The organization is led by a group of volunteers and is recognized by the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners and Caliente City Council as the tourism authority for Lincoln County.

About the Las Vegas Drone & FPV Club

The Las Vegas Drone & FPV Club offers fun events and helps bring the message that drones are good to the Las Vegas Community. The club meets weekly for practice and monthly for racing and photography meetups.

The town of Rachel was recently featured on Expedia as one of the “13 most unique places in the US that you have to see to believe.”

The article puts Rachel at number five on its “Weird U.S. Places” list, stating that it “is shrouded in interplanetary legends and government conspiracy theories.” The article recommends that visitors “Take a drive down Extraterrestrial Highway and look for the elusive mailbox on Hwy 375 near Area 51. Once a message center for other lifeforms, the box has been removed and replaced several times. Ooh …”

Expedia is an international travel company, and its “Viewfinder” blog features travel inspiration on destinations in the U.S. and across the globe. [Read More]

Lincoln County businesses love supporting the local community. Here is one example.

Over the last few weeks, ending on Feb. 28, local Lincoln County business Granny’s Attic held a contest to see how creative the elementary school kids in the northern part of the county could be.

Granny’s Attic is an antiques/repurposed goods/other home décor business based in Panaca, and the competition was open to any elementary school student in Caliente, Pioche, and Panaca.

The kids were issued coloring pages depicting an elderly granny sitting in a rocking chair (hence the “Granny’s Attic Rocks!” tagline) with the admonition to “be creative!” with what they drew, and the winners from each school were judged based off of originality and creativity. [Read More]