Explore Pioneer Territory
Hawthorne Ordnance Museum
Hawthorne Ordnance Museum commemorates the thousands of Military, Civil Service and Civilian Corporate Personnel that have made significant, and even the ultimate contribution in defending the Freedom of this Great Nation. In July 1926, the Navy\'
Hawthorne, NV MuseumsWalking Tour of Dayton
A 30 minute walk into the history of Dayton, site of Nevada's first settlement in 1851 and the state's first gold discovery in 1849
Dayton, NV Walking ToursBerlin-Ichthyosaur State Park
Remnant of an early 20th century mining camp called Berlin and the fossil remains of gigantic fish-like reptiles known as Ichthyosaurs. (Located 23 mi. E of Gabbs off State Rt. 884.)
Gabbs, NV ArchaeologyRainbow Canyon
Self-guided tour (map available) highlighting petroglyphs, geologic features and natural resources;
Caliente, NV ToursMineral County Historical Museum
Features mining equipment, historic vehicles, Victorian clothing and furniture, a 1907 drugstore, plus animal and fossil exhibits.
Hawthorne, NV MuseumsMillion Dollar Courthouse
1872 courthouse which cost taxpayers almost $1 million, includes a jail, courthouse, District Attorney'
Pioche, NV Historic CourthousesWellington Station Museum
Features mostly Nevada and Native Nevadan artifacts assembled in the original 1898
Wellington, NV MuseumsAsh Meadows National Wildlife Refuge
A wetland oasis in the desert which supports rare fish, plants and native wildlife.
Amargosa Valley, NV Wildlife Refuges