We depart "Border Inn" NV and head west. We are thrilled to finally see some wildlife: Two coyotes standing close to the highway. I am am too excited and too slow to capture any photos.
We are driving into some ominous clouds which turn out to be snow squalls. We are happy to see that the "chains required" signs are not flashing and the approaching vehicles are not shrouded in snow. We drive in and out of snow squalls, sunshine, sleet, sunshine, hail and sunshine all day. After reaching lower altitudes we seem to be out of the precipitation. We are also out of the more interesting landscape and into more desert like environs. The views around every turn are amazing - desert valleys stretching into the distance and up to huge snow covered peaks.
Following the route of the Pony Express (more recently dubbed "the Loneliest road in America" ) we pass through little towns like Ely which has some neat old buildings and lots of neglected ones. Ditto Eureka and Austin. All these towns have struggled since the demise of their booming mining operations: which in Austin's case was 1873 - glad I am not the CEO of that chamber of commerce.....
Following the route of the Pony Express (more recently dubbed "the Loneliest road in America" ) we pass through little towns like Ely which has some neat old buildings and lots of neglected ones. Ditto Eureka and Austin. All these towns have struggled since the demise of their booming mining operations: which in Austin's case was 1873 - glad I am not the CEO of that chamber of commerce.....
About 20 mile east of Fallon NV we pass a giant sand dune which dwarfs a giant community of RVs. We see a steady stream of rigs with large toy boxes passing us clearly headed to the Dune. We chatted with one of these folks in the Wal Mart parking lot - turns out there is an annual get together around Halloween - where basically people come, party and bring their four-wheelers or whatever and rip up the sand dune.
Giant sand dune with zillions of RVs. I know I used this photo before but now it all makes sense......
We stop about 10 miles beyond this to see the petroglyphs. We have passed a few good sites for viewing these ancient artifacts but none has been big rig friendly. We stretch our legs at the Grimes Point site. The carvings are neat but I have to say the area is pretty bleak. I am not sure if the Navy Jet fighters from the local base flying overhead detract from or enhance the place.
Tonight we are parked at the Wal Mart in Fallon NV Hence I have internet and cell phone access. Tomorrow we are off to Carson City and environs for sight seeing!
We stop about 10 miles beyond this to see the petroglyphs. We have passed a few good sites for viewing these ancient artifacts but none has been big rig friendly. We stretch our legs at the Grimes Point site. The carvings are neat but I have to say the area is pretty bleak. I am not sure if the Navy Jet fighters from the local base flying overhead detract from or enhance the place.
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