Neat little place to visit on your way through town. You can learn about the history of the area…read morebut there isn't as much to see as you'd think inside. Probably a one and done visit if I'm honest.

Our purpose. Quick stop to charge the car. All three charging stations working. Excellent! Dog park…read morefor pup to run around while charging. Excellent! 24 hour restroom. Grateful! Hopefully can add daytime pics on our way back thru town.

Parked out front and got to walk around and look into all the plopen windows for a glimpse of a…read moreghostly figure .Took pics with my friends out front.

Goldfield Historical Marker 12 [Goldfield NV]…read more We have been stopping by this old hotel in Goldfield NV since 2013 either on our way to or back from Las Vegas. Our last stop was our 5th time during the Labor Day weekend 2024. One memorable visit was a stop we made over 6 years ago in July 2018... we arrived in Goldfield around 9:00p, not too terribly late. We passed by a patrol car parked nearby, we parked on the side of the hotel and peeked inside. It was well lit inside and there were some tools as if renovations were being made. Outside I heard voices, two men having a conversation. I couldn't make out what they were saying but there were two voices of men that was very audible and seems nearby... I didn't see anybody. My hubby who was a few yards away from me began walking towards the street towards the front of the hotel (I wondered where he was going). After he came back we both head towards our car and left. I asked him where he went and he said he heard voices and he tried to see where it came from. Now neither one of us mentioned to each other about voices... I looked at him and told him I heard the same thing but the voices were closer to me. He said no, it was towards the front of the hotel on the main Street. We both got creeped out. As of May 1, 2024 tours are being offered by appointment only. 2 person minimum. The flyer gave plenty of details: Children under 5 FREE Ages 6-10 - $15 Age 11 and up - $25 Non refundable. Cash preferred. Does not include investigation prices Since our first time seeing it in 2013 they have been trying to revive the hotel. It has been through a series of changing hands between owners and every time we pass by no construction company seem to want to take the job. It is one of the "Scariest Places on Earth" (hmm, I thought it was the Clown Motel or the Mizpah Hotel in Tonopah)... anyway, it captured paranormal pros from all over, including Zak Bagans' Ghost Adventures crew who visits regularly. I believe the Goldfield Hotel was their first lockdown investigation. Happy haunting! Review #3523

Wow! This is a pretty spectacular dormant volcanic crater to visit. Beautiful hues of orange and…read moregreys that will captivate you. It's about 40 mins from the Furnace Creek campsite and is worth checking out. You can also get a small uphill hike around the crater or downhill to the center of the crater itself. A must visit in Death Valley!

How many times in your life time will you see a crater? Exactly!…read more So we decided to check out Ubehebe Crater despite behind quite a drive within the park to get there! Gas up and be patient, this is far. You should plan accordingly to visit it during your trip. We started our 2nd day in the park driving to it. Unfortunately, Scotty's Castle is being closed for renovations so we couldn't check it out while we were heading in that direction. The crater is about 8 miles passed the Castle which you won't be able to see from the road! Also, before you get closer to the Castel, there's a Ranger station! It's your last chance to use a restroom, so stop by! I wish they had a few more signs on the way, because you are in the middle of nowhere. But it's all paved roads, the main road, then follow the sign! Once you get there, there's a big parking lot and the Crater! Right then and there! And then, suddenly, the drive was worth it! The view is breathtaking, the crater is huge, a beautiful Mars-like landscape, unique in its vastness. The crater was formed by a massive volcanic steam explosion a few thousand years ago, you can see some black volcanic rocks on the trail. There is a trail to the bottom of the cone. We didn't hike it since we read it's steep coming up. But we walked on the ridge for a while and it was just us and the crater. Not too many people around, it's further away so it has less visitors than other parts of the park. It was pretty peaceful and serene. Driving back down it's a tad like a rollercoaster ride, but the Crater is one these place you won't forget! It's an adventure worth having!

Wow!! Just got back from a two night backpacking trip. I stood at lake one and lake two and it…read moredidn't disappoint. This is my third time here and first time as an overnight. I got to explore, fish, swim, relax, and wake up to an amazing view. This hike is hard especially with a 35-40lb backpack. Plenty of tent site if you got a permit.

Stayed couple days in mid-May at the Upper Sage campground and did the hike to the first two lakes…read more Due to snow, it's where most people turned around. It was the perfect distance for a nice day hike, at about 10 miles. Nice reward of picturesque lakes at the end, and you turn around head back. I went down to touch the water, but some people went swimming in the ice cold water! This was a very popular trail and seemed like everyone brought their dogs. Out of maybe 20 parties with dogs, 1 actually had it on a leash. I would recommend starting this hike early so you can grab a parking spot at the trailhead and avoid the heat.

This is a really cute park in the heart of Bishop. You can tell that the planning was intentional…read moreand very thoughtful. Although this area as a whole has plenty to do (in the mountains), the little towns are quite barren for any activity. While walking our pup here, we saw the pond with so many birds, a skatepark, an outdoor pool, tennis court, a baseball field, and more! There were a few sketchy people hanging around, but we were safe and they didn't bother us. For the most part, the people there were playing or just enjoying the grounds. Plenty of parking, and pretty well maintained. We were pleasantly surprised at how large of an area it covered, and our pup enjoyed her walk here.

Such a beautiful place! So many activities possible but also many spots to relax and admire this…read moregorgeous park. Dog park, pond with ducks, mountain bike park, pool, community garden and the list goes on and on. A gem of a place!

It's a nice walled in... park? Is it a park? It's sort of like a concrete slab with benches and…read morewalls and fences all around. Whatever it is, it actually is sort of nice. The problem is that it's actually pretty terrible for stargazing because of both the nearby gas station and high school . The light pollution was so bad when I was there. Sorry to say, there's much better places in the hills around Tonopah.

Who the hell classified this as a dark site? When was this…read moreUSA Today survey done? In 2002? Light pollution to the extreme from nearby buildings/gas stations. Dont waste your time! I saw much better views just pulling off US-95 outside Scotts Junction.

The drive to get here from downtown Bishop was an hour! It was looping around the mountains and we…read morehad to drive slowly at the curves. The views were so gorgeous that we did make a few stops. We parked in front of the Visitor Center and went on the Discovery Trail. It took us an hour to complete. We started on the right side of the loop, and I was just gasping for air. We saw the beautiful Bristlecone trees on the trail. As we continued on to the left side of the loop, we had to walk on the big red rocks. That part was not enjoyable at all as we had to be careful not to trip. However, the views were so wonderful. It's a clear trail, so there is no getting lost.

A few notes for others trying to get to the Patriarch Grove this month. Locals already know this,…read morebut...you're not going to get here with anything but high-clearance 4WD right now. It's already a little slushy near the Schulman Visitor center, but beyond that, it's deeper, messier, and just not possible without an offroading vehicle. And even that might be a little dicey. So you might make it as far as the visitor center until it snows again, but it is now closed for the winter. A few other things to note: the elevation will make you THIRSTY. Bring more water than you normally would. And a hat/sunscreen, because the sun is more intense up here! Lastly, it takes a little *more* than an hour to get as far as the visitor center but is absolutely worth the drive!

Located in California's beautiful Eastern Sierra, the Inyo National Forest offers clean air,…read morecrystal blue skies, mountain lakes and streams, challenging trails, high mountain peaks, and beautiful views. With over two million acres, the Inyo National Forest is home to many natural wonders, including Mt. Whitney, Mono Lake, Mammoth Lakes Basin, and the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, as well as seven Congressionally-designated Wildernesses, comprising over 650,000 acres of land. This is a 3 nights 4days backpacking trip totaling 22.5 miles in the Ansel Adams WIlderness and the setting is amazing. We started at Agnews Meadow to John Muir Trail looping back thru Pacific Crest Trail. John Muir Trail Section: The John Muir Wilderness is massive in length - over 100 miles at its longest point. It covers the central/south portion of the Sierra Nevada range, on both the west and east side. The west side offers access from California's Central Valley and has many small towns and camper facilities. The east side is steep, very steep, and is accessible from the Owens Valley. Named after the father of environmentalism and champion of the national park system, this Wilderness has everything the Sierra Nevada has to offer -- lakes, meadows, streams, mountain peaks, forests and more. The John Muir Trail travels about 53 miles in the John Muir Wilderness. In terms of the John Muir Trail, this Wilderness essentially covers the area between National Parks/Monuments. The mid-point for the Trail lies here. Typically, it is at (or near) Edison or Florence Lakes that the through hiker will take a brief break and re-supply. The John Muir Wilderness also affords the hiker spots to soak their feet in hot springs, grab a warm meal, and "traverse" from "easy" east side access points to west side access points for the trail. As the trail begins a long set of switchbacks, one of the most panoramic views along the entire John Muir Trail is gained. Between the trees one can see the Minarets, Mt. Ritter and Banner Peak. Summer is an excellent time to see wildflowers along the trail. At higher elevations, even in late Summer the wildflowers are blooming due to the late snow melt. The order of the Lakes as we hiked in is as follows: Shadow Lake, Clarice Lake, Garnett Lake, Ruby Lake, Emerald Lake, Badger Lake and Thousand Islands. I can not choose which lake to mention as my favorite. They're all breathtaking. But Garnett Lake and Thousand Island stays in my mind the most. Ruby Lake is mysterious looking and Shadow Lake is rewarding in a sense since this is the first lake you will see after the final push in a difficult steep switchback leading to it. Mosquitoes are abundant during summer here that makes it not my favorite :( but it is beautiful nevertheless. As you ascend to over 9500 feet mosquitoes get lesser and you're back in a cooler condition. There are definitely snow on the trail and in some areas more than others as we started on the JMT above 9600 feet. One section between Ruby Lake and Garnett Lake the whole1000 feet of trail was covered in snow. I would recommend a trekking pole and crampons for faster crossing. You could definitely do it without but the snow will slow you down. Some areas are as deep as 5 feet of soft snow. Clarice Lake at 9600 was about 80% frozen. We took a break here and listened to the frogs complain :) The trail from Clarice Lake to Garnett Lake was covered with snow. I decided to throw my pack down and follow it by sliding down the hill on my behind. It was fun! The majestic beauty of both the Minarets, Banner Peak(12,936 ft) and Mt Ritter (13,143 ft) is the backdrop on most of my pictures of Shadow Lake. Awesome! Lots of wild flowers on the way down thru the PCT. Had a semi encounter with a bear on the trail. We heard him but never got to see him from about 20 feet from us. Hope this review will somehow encourage Yelpers to explore Ansel Adams Wilderness! Enjoy my pictures. I walked uphill to 10,1000 feet and and a total of 22.5 miles to snap them :)!

Voilà, home to the famous Mt Whitney! + Also, lots other…read morecools hikes and sceneries in the area. Oh, so blessed to be living in CA. - Downside is it's prob far away from your home, so prep for a +5hr car trip~ - Desert-y terrain. Almost nothing out there. Everything so far apart. . Stock up well on snacks, drinks, supplies before you head out.

Convenient location, place to stop with my dogs after a drive from St George Utah on the way to…read moreBishop. Fenced, dog potty clean up station, grassy areas and water station. Grass is over grown lots of fox tails, so watch your dogs.

I needed to find a park to have lunch after our visit to Rhyoilte and the Goldwell Open Air Museum…read more I looked on Yelp for parks in Beatty and it showed me Cottonwood Park. I didn't use Yelp to get directions but used my Car Play to ask for directions. Wrong thing tio do. It gave me Cottonwood Parks hundreds of miles away. Finally,I opened the Yelp app and got directions and we were right there. When we do day trips like this, my friend always packs some Taiwanese buns for lunch and we enjoy the open air dining as long as it's not August. Cottonwood Park is well kept. There are plenty of covered tables on the west side of the park. It's one block from the main roads in/out of Beatty so it IS easy to get to. We enjoyed our brief stop for lunch in Beatty.

This is such a cool stop if you're passing through Nevada! The historic town of Rhyolite is only 10…read moreminutes from the town of Beatty and about 1hr 40min from Vegas. I love history like this so I was super excited. I came here for the Tom Kelly Glass House. When you first walk up, there is a sign explaining the history of the house. Next to it, there is a sign in sheet so you can see where people have travelled from to checkout the house. I was amazed by how many people had recently been there! It's a short stop, just walk up and take a few pictures of the house. Look inside. Take in the history. I would definitely recommend adding this stop to your trip if you're passing through! Ohhh also, the Goldwell Museum is only a minute drive from the Tom Kelly Bottle House. Check out that place too and be respectful of the artwork!

Everything displayed was excellent. I had a wonderful time walking the area and feeling the joy of…read morethe items on display.