Tonopah, Nevada

We had a thunder/rain storm yesterday that is typical for the desert; at least, it's the only place I have experienced storms so violent.  I was thankful I was in for the night, warm and dry.

Earlier, I drove to Goldfield, about 27 miles straight (and I do mean straight!) south on Highway 95.  In its heyday, Goldfield was one of the most booming towns in Nevada. 

 

The historic Goldfield Hotel has been the site of a number of reported ghost sightings and hauntings and has been featured on The Travel Channel.

And then there was the Main Street

Back in Tonopah, the Central Nevada Museum is an indoor/outdoor museum that tells the stories of the Old West mining boom and pioneer life.  Indoor exhibits feature Native American artifacts, fossils, wildlife, mineral displays, art, mining artifacts and military artifacts of the period.  The admission is by donation only.  Outdoor exhibits include an old west town, a railroad yard and mining equipment.

Tonopah also has a Historic Mining Park and self-guided walking tour if you are interested.