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…

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,…

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? …

If the whole family is going to be in Elko, you may want to check out our ideas for some of the best kid-friendly activities in town! Be A Cowboy For A Day Who hasn’t dreamed of being a cowboy and riding the range?  Call one of the tour guides in the area, like Cowboy…