Explore these once-thriving settlements in the wild hills of northeastern Nevada.
Welcome to the fourth-largest county in the entire nation. Elko County is home to the Ruby Mountains—one of Nevada’s most prized ranges—and some of the largest gold mines in the world. Many flock to this corner of the state for verdant alpine vistas, hearty Basque cuisine, top-notch gaming, and a dose of cowboy culture. You’ll find plenty to do in the towns running along I-80, but outside that corridor, nearly 20,000 square miles of untamed country and some of the state’s best ghost towns await exploration.
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The Ghosts of Elko County
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