While you’re in Elko, delve into local history in the museums! Western Folklife Center https://www.instagram.com/p/BkMDuq_FpS-/ This museum focuses on life in the Wild West, both for cowboys and for the Native Americans. Most of the exhibits feature traditional art, representing festivities, home life, and even culture. The murals are particularly powerful. This is a great…
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Check Out Elko’s History
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Coming Up: Elko County Fair
Don’t miss the Elko County Fair, making people happy for 99 years! Starting Friday, August 23rd and running through September 2nd, it’s fun for adults and kids, with plenty of activities and delicious fair food! The fair is packed with fun activities, from typical fair rides and games to rodeo events to a horse show,…
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Interesting Things About Elko
Did you know some of these fun facts about Elko, Nevada? Elko was the destination of the first commercial mail flight. In 1925, the US Postal Service began transporting mail across the country using planes, and the very first flight flew from Pasco, Washington to Elko, Nevada. Elko is a literal goldmine. Elko was founded…
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Coming Up: Ruby Mountain Balloon Festival
Enjoy colorful spots of color against a clear blue sky! Elko will be hosting the three-day Ruby Mountain Balloon Festival starting July 26th, and you have the opportunity to admire the serene and majestic beauty of sky as it fills with bright balloons! About The Festival https://www.instagram.com/p/BngggrwHz2T/ Have you ever ridden in a hot-air balloon? …