Outdoor Adventures Itineraries
It’s not a good basin. It’s a Great Basin!
For all of you outdoor enthusiasts, Ely, and its surrounding White Pine County, has over 50 Bureau of Land Management Recreation and Heritage sites to suit everyone’s interests, from: camping, hiking, horseback riding, cross-country skiing, off-roading, bird watching, fishing, mountain biking, boating, sightseeing and rockhounding.
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Check our Calendar to stay up to date on what fun activites are happenign in Ely and White Pine County or plan your visit during any of our exciting annual events scheduled throughout the year. Anytime you’re here you’ll find peace and quiet among pristine scenery, desrt wildlife, spectacular views from mountain trails, and unique adventures within the most remot locations in the contiguous United States.
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PSA: When visiting White Pine County, please contribute to the enjoyable expereince of others and Leave No Trace. Be respectful of nature, wildlife, and other people. Maintain the desert quiet. Minimize campfire risk by drowning your fire when finished. Camp only in designated spaces. Pack it in, pack it out and please dispose of waste and trash responsibly.
“Let’s Stay Another Day!” Itinerary
Don't be surprised if one day in Ely is so packed with excitement that you wake up saying, "Let's stay another day!" Start day two off with a trip to the mountains. Great Basin National Park, 65 miles from Ely is host to the tallest freestanding peak in Nevada,...
Nevada’s Hwy 50 Mountain Bike Adventure
When traveling between iconic mountain bike destinations like Downieville, CA and Moab, UT, few places in the world offer the vastness of wide-open terrain like Nevada, the most mountainous state in America. On a clear day from the right perspective, views in Nevada’s...
Southern NV Mega Mtn. Bike Road Trip
At some point in time southern Nevada just becomes too hot to ride bikes. That is when the migration of mountain bikers starts heading into Northern Nevada. Higher elevation makes a day in the saddle much more enjoyable from the months of May – September. While riders...
Weekend Getaway in WPC
Upon arrival in Ely, get to know the town and its cultural history through the Mural Walk.In an hour-long, leisurely stroll through downtown you can see almost 30 murals and sculptures that celebrate Ely’s historical significance. Artists have been commissioned...
Serenity of nature in the Great Basin
Get an early start as your day will be filled with natural splendor. The Great Basin National Park is home to the second highest peak in Nevada soaring to 13,063 ft. First stop is a visit into “The Underground World”, Lehman Caves. The cave has many familiar...
Eastern Nevada Parks
DAY 1 Depart Las Vegas on I-15 North to Hwy 93 North. Stop at the Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge and view the many species of birds and other wildlife. Continue north for a few more miles toward Alamo and enjoy lunch and scrumptious baked goods. Continue on the...