The Nature Lover
Ely, Nevada is a four-season mountain town where the peaks rise to 13,000 ft. Snowcapped 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 explore 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, Bristlecone Pine groves, the tallest freestanding peak in Nevada Wheeler Peak, 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 retreats in the Great Basin high desert. 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 and the depth of the Milky Way, simply walk outside and look up.
