Pony Express Territory
Many consider the central strip of the state, known as the Pony Express Territory, to be a desolate and lonely area of the state. However, many are able to find tranquility in the peaceful seclusion. A great place to visit is Great Basin National Park, home to Mount Wheeler that stands at 13,063 feet. The park boasts great hiking trails that lead to tranquil alpine lakes and beautiful vistas. The small town of Baker is home to the Lehman Caves where extraordinary displays of stalactites and stalagmites have formed over hundreds of thousands of years. To see one of the best-preserved mining towns in the nation, visit the town of Eureka that was founded in 1864. The town has preserved many of its original buildings including the Eureka Courthouse, which opened in 1880. The Toiyabe, Toquima and Hot Creek Mountain ranges surround the town of Austin and are popular areas for mountain bikers looking for breathtaking views and a less crowded area to enjoy the beauty. Traveling towards Fallon visitors will find Sand Mountain, a one of a kind two-mile-long, 600-foot-high sand dune that draws sand buggy enthusiasts, dirt bikers and sand skiers to try out its unique thrill. |
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