Exploring the abandoned mines and buildings of Treasure Hill in Pioche, Nevada
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This video describes our visit to Pioche, Nevada on 10-16-2018. Pioche is/was a mining town.
William Hamblin discovered gold and silver there in 1863 and in 1868 sold his claim to a banker from San Francisco named F. L. A. Pioche. By the late 1860's Pioche was one of the baddest and roughest towns in the west and was ruled only by the gun when there were disputes. It was also one of the most important silver mining towns in Nevada. By 1872 the mining camps pushed the population to over 7000, but the fortunes soon faded and today the population is about 1000.
During the boom times there were reported to be over 70 saloons and a busy red light district and along with that many murders. In the early 1870's it's reported that 60% of the states murders occurred there and supposedly around 100 murderers are buried at Boot Hill cemetery.
Much of the mining was over by 1900 although some mining took place during WW2. There was an aerial tram that is still standing today that hauled ore from Treasure Hill to the Godbe Mill .
There are several attractions around town including a small museum and if you like rock and roll bands stop in to Kelly Garni's art studio/cafe/bar and say hello. He was a founding member of the band Quiet Riot and was a childhood friend of the great guitarist Randy Rhoads. Kelly has his autobiography called 'Angels With Dirty Faces' for sale in his establishment. We enjoyed a meal there and also enjoyed talking with Kelly who has some great stories.
Driving tour of historic Pioche, Nevada
Much in contrast to its colorful past, Pioche today attracts new residents with its friendly, picturesque hometown appeal. Pioche is the Lincoln County seat, the courthouse a prominent fixture of the town. With full amenities, Pioche offers good food, lodging, shopping, automotive and emergency services. The town's recreation center includes park and picnic facilities, a swimming pool and a baseball diamond. A nine-hole golf course is also open for the avid golfer. For more information about Pioche, Nevada, visit
Pioche NV Through the Mt. Wilson Backcountry Byway Tour
Join us as we set out on a one day Itinerary from Pioche, Nevada through the Mt Wilson Backcountry Byway. Explore two state parks complete with campgrounds, lakes hiking trails and some of the best hunting in NV. click here to see more video and explore what else there is to see and do in Pioche, NV.
Goldfield Nevada town tour
nevadasilvertrails.com goldfieldnevada.org Goldfield, Nevada is home to the Goldfield Hotel, which has been recognized as one of the most haunted places on earth. Goldfield once had a population of 20,000, the year was 1909 so, there is plenty of rich history to explore. relax and enjoy and learn about what businesses, hotels, museums, restaurants they have here along with what there is to see and do, like treasure hunting, Learning to pan for gold, even searching for ghosts and the off road trails are some of the best anywhere. This video is perfect for the traveler who's planning a trip from Las Vegas to Reno on Hwy 95.
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Nevada is spectacular! The mountain, the scenery - nothing that I expected to see in Nevada or the USA. And the roads were fantastic! Not a dip or crack in the pavement!
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HE WAS WATCHING US!! Exploring Ghost Towns In Nevada
Loneliest Road in America #1: Cedar City, Utah- Panaca, Nevada - Cathedral Gorge, Nevada 2016-06-05
This video begins a full-day drive from the southern Utah city of Cedar City to Reno in far west Nevada, featuring green spring time desert hills and fields. At video #3 of this day's drive, the trip joins US 50, nicknamed The Loneliest Road in America, though the traffic is light and the road lonely enough for carefree driving long before reaching US 50.
Video time points:
0:08 Entering South Main Street, Cedar City, Utah
1:10 West 200 North (SR 56 west)
2:35-3:00 Break time
3:25 Continuing west on South Main Street, Cedar city, Utah
7:00 Leaving Cedar City, Utah
57:18 Entering Nevada & SR 319
1:15:11 Entering Panaca, Nevada
Panaca was southern Nevada's first permanent settlement, founded as a Mormon colony in 1864. It was originally part of Washington County, Utah, but the congressional redrawing of boundaries in 1866 shifted Panaca into Nevada. It is the only community in Nevada to be dry (forbidding the sale of alcoholic beverages), and the only community in Nevada besides Boulder City that prohibits gambling.
1:17:15 Sand mesa behind Lincoln County High school
1:18:25 Panaca post office
1:20:00 Leaving Panaca, Nevada
1:21:00 Junction SR 319 & US 93
1:25:00 Arriving at Cathedral Gorge State Park
1:26:00 How Cathedral Gorge came to be plaque
1:26:45 Close-up view of Cathedral Gorge
Map of this drive:
Videos of complete day's drive on The Loneliest Road in America can also be access on this playlist:
2016-06-05 Loneliest Road in America: Cedar City-Panaca-Ely-Eureka-Austin-Fallon-Reno
Exploring The Abandoned Volcano Mine - Pioche, Nevada
This video describes our exploration of the Volcano Mine near Pioche, Nevada the way it was on 10-16 -2018. The Volcano Mine is a silver, lead and manganese mine that has a deep main shaft and extensive underground workings. There is a substantial head frame and ore bin that was used to hoist the ore out of the mine and load it on to trucks to be hauled to a mill. There is a building still standing that housed the machinery used to run the hoist and to supply the air and water that the miners needed. There are a few other shafts nearby that were dug as well as the main shaft. I don't advise anyone to enter this mine, or any other mine, as doing so can mean a high risk of bodily harm to yourself. Feel free to ask any questions you may have or to leave a comment. Thanks for watching!
Loneliest Road in America #5: Western Nevada desert storm at New Pass 2016-06-05
A desert storm brews, and then hits the Loneliest Road of America with nearly dry precipitation near New Pass Summit.
0:05 Leaving Austin, Nevada
1:40 Junction SR 305 Nevada, 89 miles north to Battle Mountain , located on Interstate 80
2:01 Fallon 111; Reno 171; Carson City 172
2:41 Big Creek Road turnoff
3:20 Onconing car
3:39 Austin Airport & SR 722 (former US 50) turnoff
4:00 Shoshone Mountains (ahead)
4:03 Oncoming car
15:19 Mt. Airy Summit 6,700 feet / 2,042 m
Shoshone Mountains
21:16 New Pass Summit 6,348 feet / 1,935 m
Desatoya Mountains
21:37 Lander–Churchill County line
28:23 Fallon 79; Reno 139; Carson City 140
31:00 Mount Augusta 9,967 feet / 3,038 m (right of center), Churchill County
32:26 Eastbound car
37:36 Eastbound car (5:10 between these two cars)
39:40 Desatoya Mountains
This video may also be accessed as part of a playlist of all video captured on this day's drive:
2016-06-05 Loneliest Road in America: Cedar City-Panaca-Ely-Eureka-Austin-Fallon-Reno
NV State Parks-SAND HARBOR _ by THS-Visuals Motion Pictures