Ice Fishing in White Pine

Ice Fishing in White Pine

Ice Fishing in White Pine When snow has fallen here in the high desert, Ely’s Winter Season is in full swing. Our backcountry terrain has already become legednary to snowmobilers and skiers, but did you know that White Pine County is the southernmost point in...
Treasure Hunting in Ely!

Treasure Hunting in Ely!

Treasure Hunting in Ely “Ely would have been a terrible place to live 37 million years ago,” says William Wilson, chair of the White Pine Public Museum. And unless you really like the heat, he’s right. It was at that time the volcano now known as Garnet Hill, was in...
Fears, Tears, and Beers Enduro in Ely, NV

Fears, Tears, and Beers Enduro in Ely, NV

Fears, Tears, and Beers Enduro in Ely, NV by Kurt Gensheimer 2020 has been the year of busted plans, particularly if you are in the events business. But there’s one event that didn’t get shut down this year, the longest-running mountain bike Enduro in...
The History and Tales of Ely Cemetery

The History and Tales of Ely Cemetery

The History and Tales of Ely Cemetery by Errol Porter Many travelers come into Ely on Highway 50, The Loneliest Road in America. This infamous two-lane highway serves as our main street. Driving in from the west means you’ll first  pass through our historic downtown,...