Amazing place! A bizarre road, a natural attraction all by itself twisting around and through rock…read moreformations, leads down to the bottom of a long canyon to where the Amargosa River rises up from underground. When you arrive, enter the little store and order a Date Shake, which is a milkshake with dates and is Amazing Fantastic! Family owned and operated date growing farm, ships dates all over, and has a small retail operation for the few people who manage to find the place.

The shake!!! No one greeted and didn't speak until spoken…read moreto. I was the only person in the store and I was treated as if I was invisible. This shop has so many trinkets, snacks, gifts and dates. A back room with clothes was an added bonus. I didn't ask the price, which was reasonable, I just came with an expectation and it did not disappoint, The trail is an added bonus in season

Omg! An adorable pit stop!!! We went in because we saw free hotspot and that they sold snacks…read more However we learned a lot about the town of Shoshone. There are very cool fossils inside. It was fun. The person hosting that day was the 6th generation to work at this museum - it was beautiful to see and hear about such a rich and proud history! Super fun! And free entrance!

Cool little museum in the middle of nowhere... :) nice lady behind the counter welcomed us in and…read morethanked us for stopping by in our way out. My favorite part was realizing that an sr-71 had an in cabin fire over this locale and pilot and CoD for our safely but the plane unfortunately crashed here in Shoshone area. Came home and talked to dad about it as he was lead avionics for this plane back when they were designing it. If you happen to be driving thru to get to Death Valley. Drop by, say hello, drop a couple dollars in to donation(as it's free to enter) and check out the history for the area. Lots to see and read in here.

Enjoyed going thru this river and canyon on a side by side! We camp at Dumont Dunes and this is…read morelocated in that vicinity. This river is an underground river but when it rains hard there's so much water on the trails it looks so cool! Such a great experience seeing this canyon! Totally recommend!

I have been hiking in the area for over a decade and it's always been a very special…read moreplace--history, great geology, and a date shake--all are part of hiking here. The Amargosa Rover Canyon offers several trails in China Ranch and beyond. There are two ways to hike the canyon itself. The best way to enjoy most of the entire canyon is to spot cars. Leave one at China Ranch and drive the other to Tecopa, California and park where there's public parking behind the post office. From here, hike south following the trail. Mostly you'll hike on the railroad bed of the T&T Railroad (Tonopah and Tidewater) bed as it follows the Amargosa River through the canyon. At places, the trail leaves thew railroad bed and makes wide arcs on the east side of the trail. After 5 miles, you'll reach the turnoff for China Ranch and where the spur from the T&T was built to bring gypsum from the mines above the ranch from the Morrison Siding. Along the way through the canyon from Tecopa, you'll see areas with barbed wire. This is where horses and cattle were fenced in to keep them off the railroad tracks. You will see no track. The railroad stopped operating in 1940 and the rails were pulled up and used for World War II needs. About a mile and a half from the Ranch, there's a turnoff to the west (right) and this leads to a little waterfall on the river. Beyond this about 1/4 mile, there's another turnoff--again to the west--that leads to a slot canyon that is blocked by a huge chockstone. Both side trails have signs but they have faded a lot over the years. When you almost reach the 90º bend in the river, the trail goes up a hill and heads east (left) toward the ranch. Before going up the hill, take time to look at the wood left from when this was where the gypsum was loaded onto ore cars over 100 years ago. Follow the trail from here to China Ranch. On this last bit, you'll come to a building. My first photo of this building is from 2005. The building was called the Tuff Building and the sign that was there said it was first a bar and then an assay house. The building was supposed to have been repaired that years. 1w2 years later, another portion has fallen over including the concrete piece from the doorway with the 1903 construction date in the concrete. I'm sure when I hike here next year, the rest of the southerly wall will be down too! What a shame! There are several hikes. After this 6.5 mile hike, you'll want to have a date shake and perhaps some date cookies. You earned them. On another day(s), you can explore the other trails in China Ranch. After your shake, take the car you left at the ranch and ride back to Tecopa to get the one where you started your hike. This is the way to see almost the entire canyon.

We came here during a recent trip to Death Valley National Park and enjoyed the experience very…read moremuch! Going into the visitor's center requires driving through some unpaved roads, but it's not bad. The woman who helped us out was so nice and such a pleasure to chat with about the area. And she helped set our kids up with Junior Ranger books and gave them hints to get them started. At the visitor's center, there's also a room where they show a short movie about the area. The exhibits around the center are likewise very informative and interactive - the kids loved them! The shop is small but stocked well. The entrance to Crystal Springs is right outside and is a short walk. Out there, there are informative signs, and 2 sets of binoculars towards the center, which is shaded. The path is a boardwalk, and we saw a lot of birds, jackrabbits, and lizards. We also heard a snake at one point. Towards the farthest area of the walk, the water feeding the spring becomes visible, and there are some small fish! The spring itself is beautiful. Such crystal clear water, and it's like a deep bluish green.

This NWR is an amazing place to hike, bird watch and just enjoy nature away from everything. There…read moreare so many great boardwalks and trails and a big nice visitor center. There are so many different areas with springs to explore. You can see rare fish in some spots and many great desert birds. Being binoculars and a camera if you're so inclined! You can also visit the Longstreet Cabin, although we didn't have time to.

Drove from Las Vegas to Pahrump to see the alpacas. It's an easy drive and the animals are lots of…read morefun. We got there around 10am on Sunday, $15 entry fee and $20 for a tin of food to feed the animals - super reasonable! There were turkeys, chickens, geese, lots of alpacas (a little baby that was just a few days old!), guinea pigs, rabbits, goats and pigs. Two of the alpacas were super friendly and running free. Sunshine, the white alpaca would walk right up and eat from the tin. We got a tour of all the animals and the farm. Sat with the guinea pigs and rabbits and fed them carrots. It was just me and my husband but it would be tons of fun with kids! Highly recommend visiting and even though we went at the hottest time of the year, it was super pleasant in Pahrump!

Nature Health Farms is such a gem in Pahrump! Alex, the owner, is one of the most genuine and…read morehardworking people you'll ever meet. You can tell right away how much love and care he puts into his farm and into helping his customers Whether you're stopping by for CBD products, unique little trinkets, or to feed the animals, you'll always find quality items and fair prices. The atmosphere is welcoming, and you can really feel the positive, down-to-earth vibe as soon as you arrive. What makes this place extra special is the connection to the animals it's a part of the community. He takes the time to share his knowledge and makes sure everyone leaves feeling happy! If you're in the Pahrump area, do yourself a favor and check out Nature Health Farms. You'll leave with more than just great products you'll leave with a smile.

This little shop in one of the long abandon Amargosa Hotel storefronts was a great surprise. The…read moreDusty Burro Art Gallery is a new shop ran by a couple of nice women from Pahrump with artwork inspired from the area. The artwork ranges from little pieces of art, to larger canvas pieces and even handmade, hammered copper necklaces. Here's the catch: it's all very cheap and so worth checking out. A little 5x7 piece of art was $10 (and it was a very cool piece) and a hammered copper necklace was also $10. I work for a guy in West Hollywood that makes similar-looking necklaces from copper and charges $70. So, anyone passing through - and if this storefront is open - definitely check them out and help support the local arts of Death Valley Junction. The store is between the T&T Railroad museum and the Amargosa Cafe.

Love, love. love this place!!! Bought "The Baby Burro" painting a few years back and can't wait to…read morereturn in April to by Baby Burro a brother or sister painting.

This is located in Furnace Creek Death Valley california. It's definitely an understated…read morecomplimentary museum. A lot of detail and maintenance goes into the site. Parking is complimentary. It's definitely worth a stop. I mean if you've come that far to Death Valley after all, you can have a cold beverage on there large back patios / stage/ picnic area. And there's a huge locomotive for the children to take a look at Outback as well.

Fascinating history however briefly the company was using mules…read more Did you know the 30-mule team was actually 18 mules and two horses?

We took a tour of this site today as part of a conference we attended in Las Vegas. It was a very…read moreinteresting tour showing both above ground and below ground results of nuclear blasts. Much of the items tested remain and the level of power displayed is impressive. I'd highly recommend it if you get a chance to see it. Oh, no photos are allowed.

The NNSS (or Nevada Test Site, colloquially) is normally closed to the public...but they give a…read moreFREE tour once a month, to those interested in nuclear power and secret gub'mint stuff. The tour is only available to U.S. Citizens (I think), and gets booked up far in advance...so reserve a spot early (like, 6 months early! Not kidding -- you really have to plan in advance). This tour will take an entire day -- departing the Atomic History Museum just off the Strip at 7:30am, and returning around 4:30pm -- so you should bring a lunch and/or snacks. There is also the option to buy food at the commissary at the Test Site, which offers reasonably priced but greasy fare like burgers, etc. Most of the time is spent driving -- the NNSS is about 70 miles out of town, in the middle of the desert. I recommend sitting on the right-hand side of the bus, as you will have the best view of Creech Air Force Base on the way up, as well as the approach to the Test Site. This is a SLOWWW moving tour -- most people who take it are older, and it takes about 15 minutes for everyone to get off the bus at each site, and then another 15 for everyone to get back on. Additionally, we made no less than three stops at two different cafeterias, for everyone to use the restroom and get coffee/food....so I'd say fully half the tour is just getting on/off the bus to eat, drink and pee. The other half is spent driving around to various areas at the Test Site, some of which they let you get out and look around at. They let you out at a bomb crater, a tower that used to house an underground bomb, and an area where they detonated an above-ground bomb. They drive you through many other areas, including the fake houses they built to see the effects of a nuke blast on suburban homes, and the area where they store hazardous waste. This was the most interesting part of the tour for me -- it was astonishing to see how they stack up shipping containers full of hazardous waste, then bury them in an unlined pit covered in 8 feet of dirt. Overall, prepare to spend a lot of time sitting on the bus. They do show semi-informative videos on the way up, and the tour guide talks about the history of the place and points out interesting sights along the way....but it's still a long, slow day. So be prepared. No cameras or cell phones are allowed, but they do take a group photo at one of the craters, and everyone gets a free copy back at the museum. For a FREE tour this is an exceptional value, and although it's frustrating at times to keep to the slow, kindergarten-field-trip pace...it's your only option to get on this base, so it's totally worth it. Everything is FREE, but many guests did tip the bus driver and the tour guide at the end.

Had a wonderful time observing this area. I wish I would not have waited so long to visit this…read morearea. Such a peaceful day!

We stopped here on our way from Vegas to Beatty to check out the sculptures. The museum is free but…read moredonations are appreciated. We parked by the museum building which may or may not be open. It doesn't look like it is ever open but may have just been the case on this hot Thursday afternoon in June. The sculptures are scattered about the area. I kept an eye out for snakes while walking around. My favorite was the pink Lego looking like anatomically correct blond woman. Several pieces looked like a paper mache applied over a seated person. Another favorite were attached standing rectangles set at angles. There wasn't enough here for me. If you are planning to visit the nearby ghost town and glass bottle house then a quick stop here might be warranted.

I was out here in early February to run the Death Valley Marathon. I stopped in here to purchase a…read morepark pass for one private vehicle for $30, good for 1 week. I opted to buy it through the kiosk that was located near the entrance. I went inside to check things out. With the park pass, I was given a map of Death Valley. In the lobby, they had a cool 3D map with buttons to light up the location of each area. They also had souvenirs and snacks for purchase. Off to the right was a small yet quite informative museum. Outside and off to the left were restrooms. Everyone working here was very nice, friendly, and helpful!

Nice little visiting center for Death Valley national park. Clean restrooms, some small food…read moreoptions, gift shop, information desk, plenty of parking and the people working were very friendly.