Activities, Events and Recreation
The South Fork Owyhee River flows north through the Owyhee desert, joining the river’s East Fork in southwestern Idaho. River-running in rafts and kayaks through the steep-walled canyon is the most popular recreational activity from late March through early June. The South Fork Owyhee River enters Idaho from the north enclosed within a 550 foot […]
If you’ve never visited us at the California Trail Interpretive Center in Elko, you might be asking yourself, “What is the California Trail?” Many people have heard of the Oregon Trail, but the California Trail also spanned across the western United States and brought travelers face-to-face with their destinies – some ending in good fortune, […]
The unstaffed rifle and pistol shooting area is open 24 hours. No information currently provided.
Summit Raceway is a D-shaped 1/4 mile dirt track nestled into the hillside between Elko and Spring Creek, Nevada. The race season runs from early Spring until the annual Gold Rush event in late September. Fans are able to view the track from the shelf like parking spaces up above or from the regular grand […]
Telescope Lanes is your one stop venue for family fun. We feature a Blind Onion pizzeria, Coldstone Creamery, an eight lane bowling alley and a full bar – all in one building! The Blind Onion offers dine in as well as take-out orders for the freshest pizza in town. We also have delicious salads, sandwiches, […]
Family-friendly community skiing 5 miles north of Elko. Open for lift-served skiing weekends and school holidays, depending on conditions. Call the SnoBowl Hotline at (775)777-7707 before driving up. Services include: Adult, youth and beginner lift-served skiing Adult, youth and child ski/snowboard rentals 5-week recreational ski/snowboard program for children Adult, youth and child ski lessons by […]
The Silver Stage Players is dedicated to providing the finest theater, community service and educational opportunities to its members and the residents of northeastern Nevada. Its history is one of creativity and thought provoking theater. The company has challenged audiences, pushed the envelope of live theater and attracted the area’s most talented actors, designers and […]
The Northeastern Nevada Museum features art and local history exhibits as well as extensive wildlife habitat dioramas. Six galleries occupy more than 20,000 square feet. There is something for everyone! Exhibits include: Art History Animals Crafts The museum also hosts multiple social events each year. Major events include: Halleck Bar Party Great Humboldt Duck Race […]
A regional nonprofit organization based in Elko, Nevada, the Western Folklife Center works to expand our understanding of ourselves and our neighbors by celebrating the everyday traditions of people who live and work in the American West. The Folklife Center strives to create deep and lasting experiences, to challenge the intellect and engage the emotions, […]
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