The 10 Most Unusual Spots In Nevada You Never Knew Existed
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Jennifer Young
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There are many unusual spots located throughout Nevada. Some of these are lesser known than others. As a matter of fact, some people aren’t even aware that many of these unusual spots exist. Listed below are 10 of these hidden gems in Nevada.
St Thomas, NV 89040, USA
Founded in 1865, St. Thomas, a Wild West ghost town in Clark County, was once submerged by water and is now exposed because of the recent drought. At its peak, St. Thomas had a population of 500. The town included a school, post office, church, grocery stores, and an ice cream parlor. It's quite interesting to witness how a drought can uncover so much of Nevada's little-known history.
Learn more about another of Nevada's natural wonders, the lost city of St. Thomas, in this video from Mike's Road Trip:
Learn more about another of Nevada's natural wonders, the lost city of St. Thomas, in this video from Mike's Road Trip:
Fly Ranch Geyser, Gerlach, NV 89412, USA
Fly Geyser is located about 20 miles north of Gerlach in Washoe County. What makes this geyser so special is the fact it was created by accident in 1961 during the drilling of a well. It's such a REMARKABLE thing to see!
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Lunar Crater, Nevada 89049, USA
Lunar Crater, located in Lunar Crater Volcanic Field near Tonopah, is almost 4,000 ft in diameter, 430 ft deep, and more than 400 acres in size. Interesting fact: During the late 1960s, Lunar Crater was used in training astronauts for the Apollo moon missions.
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Pyramid Lake, Nevada 89510, USA
Located in Washoe County, Pyramid Lake is a remnant of ancient Lake Lahontan and was once inhabited by the 19th-century Paiute Tribe. Anaho Island is the lake's largest island.
Techatticup Mine, Nevada 89046, USA
Techatticup Mine, located within the Eldorado Canyon, is the oldest, richest, and most famous mine in Southern Nevada. This mine stands out from the rest because around $2 million worth of silver and gold is still inside, but it would cost more than that to mine it.
Let's head to Nelson, Nevada to experience one of Nevada's hidden gems, the Techatticup Mine ghost town, in this video from Oldman Coffee Adventures:
Let's head to Nelson, Nevada to experience one of Nevada's hidden gems, the Techatticup Mine ghost town, in this video from Oldman Coffee Adventures:
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Sand Mountain, Nevada, USA
Located approximately 25 miles east of Fallon, Sand Mountain is two miles long and 600 ft high. Those who own off-highway vehicles can usually be found here on the weekends, tearing up the sand.
Thunder Mountain Monument, 800-804 E Star Peak Rd, Imlay, NV 89418, USA
Thunder Mountain Monument, located in Imlay, features more than 200 sculptures that depict Native American life. It's quite interesting, to say the least.
Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park, Ely, NV 89315, USA
The Ward Charcoal Ovens, located within the Egan Range about 20 miles south of Ely, is approximately 30 ft high and 27 ft in diameter. Built in 1876, these beehive-shaped ovens operated during the years 1876 to 1879; the silver boom years of the Ward mines.
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Elephant Rock, Valley of Fire Hwy, Overton, NV 89040, USA
Elephant Rock, located inside Valley of Fire State Park, features a large, trunk-like arch, giving it its name. This unique rock formation catches many park visitors off guard the moment they see it.
The International Car Forest, 1111 East, Crystal Ave, Goldfield, NV 89013, USA
Located in Goldfield, the International Car Forest of the Last Church features more than 40 cars that are stuck nose-down along a dirt road. This unique attraction is definitely art at its FINEST!
Check out the International Car Forest in Goldfield, Nevada in this video from Through My Lens:
Check out the International Car Forest in Goldfield, Nevada in this video from Through My Lens:
With so many fun hidden gems in Nevada to explore there is no end to the experiences you can discover here. Are you familiar with any other unusual spots in Nevada? If so, share them with us in the comments!
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More natural wonders in Nevada
What are some of Nevada's natural wonders?
The Nevada landscape is truly unique and there are numerous areas to explore. Here are a few of Nevada's natural wonders that will have you coming to visit soon:
- Valley of Fire State Park, Moapa Valley, NV: As Nevada's oldest and biggest state park, visitors have been appreciating the stunning rock formations here for generations. The area is unique because of the vibrant colorful rocks and soil which led to its name. With fascinating rock formations, petroglyphs, and ancient stone structures like Elephant Rock, there is no end to the beauty you will find here.
- Pyramid Lake, near Reno, NV: This ancient lake is both beautiful and mysterious. There are many legends related to the lake that is the biggest remaining segment of Lake Lahontan, and which covered much of Nevada in prehistoric times. The fascinating pyramid rock formations rise out of its crystal-clear water like an ancient city.
- Lunar Crater National Natural Landmark, Tonopah, NV: If all you saw of this earth was this 400-acre volcanic crater you would assume the entire planet was barren. It truly seems like you are standing on the moon. In fact, the crater was used by astronauts training for Apollo lunar missions in the 1960s. It looks like a giant meteor impact crater, but it was actually caused by a volcano that collapsed inward several thousand years ago.
Discover even more natural wonders in Nevada by checking out this list of 12 ancient natural areas of Nevada that you should really take time to explore.