Top 10 weird places in nevada 2015
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Top 10 weird places in nevada 2015
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- Nye County, Nevada atom bombs, craters, nuclear In 1962, a shaft descending over 600 feet into the desert floor was created, and the Sedan bomb was lowered into it. When the 104 kiloton bomb was detonated, it lifted the ground above it into a dome over 300 feet high before it broke the surface, sending a massive shockwave of dirt cascading from its epicenter. According to the informational site that sits at the site today, over 12 million tons of dirt got blown away. Anyone tired of the lights and glamour of the Las Vegas strip can drive out a few miles into the Nevada desert and visit the largest man-made crater in America. The Sedan Crater is the result of a massive underground nuclear test, the fallout of which may have ended up irradiating more people than any other US nuclear test. Whoops.
- Gerlach, Nevada martian landscapes, disaster areas, watery wonders, geological oddities This alien looking geyser on the edge of Black Rock Desert is actually man made. Man made by accident, that is. There are actually two geysers on the property. The first was created nearly 100 years ago as part of an effort to make a part of the desert usable for farming. A well was drilled and geothermal boiling water (200 degrees) was hit. Obviously not suitable for irrigation water, this geyser was left alone and a 10 to 12 foot calcium carbonate cone formed.
- Alamo, Nevada postal, unusual monuments Update: In January 2015, the Black Mailbox was stolen. Due to constant vandalism, it may never be replaced. On a deserted stretch of road between Alamo and Rachel, Nevada known as "The Extraterrestrial Highway," there is a lone mailbox with the names of two recipients; the unalarming "Steve Medlin," and then a smaller box simply labeled, "Alien." Known as The Black Mailbox, this isolated container would probably not have garnered any attention were it not for its close proximity to nearby UFO hot spot, Area 51.
- Alamo, Nevada area 51, aliens, mountains, unusual monuments Area 51 has never been a place that the government was keen on the general public getting a look at. The military airfield outside of Las Vegas is one of the most mysterious and captivating places in the United States. A secret air force base, what actually goes on in that desolate corner of the desert is up for much speculation, and is the seed for conspiracy theories galore. Most likely a location for testing experimental aircraft, the remote extension of Edwards Air Force Base is wallowing in UFO stories, the reality and the urban legends clearly related.
- Reno, Nevada mythology, lakes, geology, geological oddities The enclosed waters of Nevada's Pyramid Lake get their name from the irregular rocky pyramid formations jutting above the waterline, but it's what lies beneath that has fueled the majority of local legends. From the shore of the lake, which most people might recognize as one of the default iPad background photos, conical stone formations can be seen rising out of the still waters. The limestone tufa formations were exposed when a larger ancient lake receded and today they are not only scenic but some of them are also home to a rare breed of pelican. However according to local legend, these majestic stones are nothing compared to what lies under the water.
- Tonopah, Nevada boomtowns, mines, cemeteries The once booming mining community of Tonopah owed its existence to a wayward burro. One of prospector Jim Butler's animals had wandered off during the night and sought shelter near a rock outcropping. When Butler located the burro the next morning and picked up a rock to throw at the animal, Butler noticed the rock was exceptionally heavy—that rock turned out to be from the second richest silver strike in Nevada history.
- Las Vegas, Nevada collections, museums, museums and collections As one of the only collections dedicated to the seductive art of risqué dancing in the entire world, the Burlesque Hall of Fame may be the only museum that prefers visitors that are over 18. After taking over a fellow burlesque performer's establishment, known as Exotic World, Burlesque Hall of Fame curator and founder Dixie Evans worked to maintain the historic collection documenting the history of the tease. Exotic World had been started in an attempt to create a space where the history of the burlesque arts would be remembered and where aging performers could find a home. The extensive collection contained everything from old costumes and intricate pasties to fliers for shows and playbills shouting such famous burlesque names as Chesty Morgan and Candy Barr.
- Las Vegas, Nevada Collections Despite its record breaking size, you may have to do a bit of hunting to find the world's largest intact golden nugget. Casinos are purposefully designed to keep you inside of them - mirrors, distractions, and confusingly identical hallways leading to even more gambling adventures are all part of a strategy to keep you in and keep you playing. Because of this, you'll have to be diligent and thorough to locate the impressive chunk of metal glowing warmly in its display case. Move through the flashing lights and maddening din of bells and siren-like 'winning!" sounds to the hotel area, and in a quiet, unassuming hallway you will find it - The Hand of Faith.
- Amargosa Valley, Nevada earthquakes, cults, lost tribes, watery wonders The Amargosa desert in Nevada is located just over the Funeral Mountains from Death Valley—an area famous for being one of the hottest and driest locations in the Western Hemisphere. This makes it difficult to believe that directly below its surface lies a system of sprawling water-filled caves which are home to many species of ancient and evolving fish. The vast size and depth of this geothermal water system have never been fully reached or recorded, though a few have reportedly died trying.
- Nevada disaster areas, incredible ruins In 1955 a series of 14 nuclear test explosions known as "Operation Teacup" were set off in the Nevada desert at Yucca Flat. The most memorable part of the tests were the purpose-built homes and other structures set at varying distances from the blasts to test the impact and effects of the explosions,