Ledgestone Elko HotelThe “Gathering” began as a time and place where cowboys and western ranchers could gather to share poems about their working cattle lives. Thirty years later, the Gathering encompasses musicians, artisans, storytellers, and western poets -of course- sharing their creativity from across cowboy country, hilarity, telling their stories of hard work, and what it means…
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National Cowboy Poetry Gathering
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Northeastern Nevada Museum
Northeastern Nevada Museum is located in the City of Elko and is considered the “best museum in the State of Nevada” by late governor Kenny Guinn. This 40,000-square-foot facility completely balances culture, entertainment, and education. This museum’s collection preserves a history gallery. It protects this area’s rich past while extensive historical archives such as photos,…
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Lamoille Canyon
The best way to describe to someone who doesn’t has the pleasure of knowing the Lamoille Canyon is very easy. Combine a hearty serving of Yosemite’s wildflowers, waterfalls, and greenery with a dash of the Grand Canyon’s rugged terrain, and you’ll get this beautiful site. Lamoille Canyon is located roughly 22 miles south of Elko…
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Ruby Crest Trail
This 36-mile-long National Recreational trail is located in North Eastern Nevada, filled with sweeping vistas over the unique arid sage lands and remote peaks. While this trail technically has two trailheads, the whole trail is commonly completed from Harrison Pass in the south and ending at Lamoille Canyon in the north. You may be wondering…
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Cenntenial Park
Located behind the city’s visitor center at 349 Centennial Park Road in Soldotna, Centennial Park is a public-use, fee-based park and a campground with Kenai River and fishing access. This campground gets very busy when Salmon are running in the Kenai River. Anglers descend upon the Kenai River’s banks as thousands of Salmon swim through…
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Wild Horse Reservoir State Recreation Area
This remarkable recreational area was constructed in 1937 and covered what once was Owyhee Meadows. It was named after the wild hoarse that wandered abundantly at the time in the area. Ranching has restricted horses, so they may not be seen in the park, but you can find them on the Owyhee Desert west of…
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Elko Centennial Boots
Elko is home to unique hand-painted Centennial boots, and you can find them scattered throughout the city. These hand-painted boots were inspired by Cheyenne Wyoming’s Big Boots and were started for Elko’s Centennial celebration to showcase the life variety in Elko. To celebrate Elko’s 100th birthday in 2017, the advisory board contacted Icon Poly to…
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Elko Mural Tour
Elko held its inaugural Elko Mural Expo in a three-day course in the fall of 2019. And within that timeframe, Elko -a Nevada town known for its rich artistic expression- was the recipient of a vibrant ‘face-lift.’ This Expo featured a live painting event that recruited 40+ muralists to create 60+ murals in three days….
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Museums in Elko, Nevada
Northeastern Nevada’s largest town, Elko, is influenced by the Western cultures of some of Nevada’s untamed wilderness and the Ruby Mountains. With several areas to explore here, you’ll always have things to do here -it doesn’t matter if it’s indoors or outdoors-. You can either go on hikes, visit iconic restaurants, explore murals and public…
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Awe-inspiring parks throughout Nevada
Surrounded by the stunning scenery of Nevada by the glitz and glam of Las Vegas. Nevada is rich in natural features, scenic highways, small towns, and exciting outdoor activities. Hiking, biking, climbing, horseback riding, and fishing are popular pastimes. Use our list of Nevada’s top attractions to plan your trip. Lake Mead Lake Mead’s water…
