Ledgestone Elko HotelThis 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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Wild Horse Reservoir State Recreation Area
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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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National Cowboy Poetry Gathering
The “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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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,…