The Nature Lover
Ely, Nevada is a four-season mountain town where the peaks rise up to 13,000 ft. Snow capped mountains make way for spring wildflowers, migrating birds, and native wildlife. A nature lovers paradise, White Pine County has some of the most unspoiled landscapes in the west and we work hard to keep it that way. Leave only footprints and take only pictures as you enjoy exploring hundreds of miles of trails throughout the mountains of our national park, state parks, wilderness areas, and public lands. Great Basin National Park is a true gem with Lehman Caves, the Bristlecone Pines, the oldest living things in the world, Wheeler Peak, the tallest freestanding peak in Nevada, as well as host to the southernmost glacier in America. Kayakers, anglers, and water lovers will find places like Cave Lake State Park and Comins Lake welcome oasis in the high desert of the Great Basin. For those who prefer a beautiful drive in the mountains, Success Loop is a maintained dirt road that showcases the diversity of landscape in the area. Immerse yourself in nature day or night. White Pine County has some of the darkest skies in the country. To watch the night sky explode with stars just go outside and look up.
