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Wandering the West
Road Trip to Old Nevada by Mark Sedenquist

Nevada State Route 318

Instead of retracing the path I had taken north, I returned to Las Vegas by way of Highway 6 and State Route 318, a route that leads through the scenic White River Narrows. Well known to lovers of fast cars, this is the home of the Silver State Classic road race. Twice a year, the Nevada Highway Patrol closes a 90-mile section of the highway, suspends speed limits, and allows participants to drive the route at velocities of their own choosing.

As the Stratosphere Tower poked up over the horizon and I zoomed back into the 21st century, I was amazed that in only two days I had traveled eons into Nevada's geologic past and over a century into her fascinating history.

ACCOMMODATIONS & ATTRACTIONS

Pioche
Tillies Mini Market, 1 Main Street
Overland Hotel & Saloon, 85 Main Street
Silver Café, 97 Main Street

Baker
Whispering Elms Motel & RV Park
Border Inn Motel
Hidden Canyon Retreat

Ely & East Ely
Hotel Nevada and Gambling Hall
Ramada Inn / Copper Queen Casino
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
Prospector Hotel & Gambling Hall
Jailhouse Motel and Casino, 211 5th Street, Ely, NV 89301
Ely KOA Campground

More Information
Humboldt National Forest Campgrounds
Great Basin National Park (Advance tickets for the tours 775-234-7331 ext. 242)
Northern Nevada Railway in East Ely (Scenic rides and museum)
Ely Bureau of Land Management
Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park
Baker Archaeological Viewing Site
Pioche Visitor's Guide

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Mark Sedenquist
September 3, 2006
(Links updated June 1, 2023, RTA)

 

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