#route 50

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US Route 50 Nevada

aka loneliest road in America

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U.S. Route 50 in Nevada, stretching approximately 408 miles from the California border near Lake Tahoe to the Utah border near Baker, is famously known as "The Loneliest Road in America." This route traverses diverse landscapes, including the scenic Sierra Nevada mountains, vast desert expanses, and remote mountain ranges. Major cities along the way include Carson City, Fallon, and Ely, each offering unique attractions such as historical sites, the Nevada Northern Railway Museum, and gateways to natural wonders like Great Basin National Park. The road also passes through historic mining towns like Austin and Eureka, preserving 19th-century charm and providing a glimpse into Nevada's rich mining heritage.

Travelers on Route 50 should prepare for minimal traffic, limited cell service, and stretches with few services, underscoring the importance of planning fuel stops and carrying extra supplies. Despite its isolation, the highway offers a wealth of recreational activities, including hiking, camping, off-roading, and stargazing, particularly near landmarks like Sand Mountain Recreation Area and Lehman Caves. Celebrated for its historical significance as part of the Pony Express and Lincoln Highway, Route 50 presents a unique and serene driving experience through some of America's most striking and solitary landscapes.

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Ely, Nevada, 2024. From the series Nevada Roadsides, The work is currently on view in Carson City, Nevada at the Carson City Courthouse. https://www.ccainv.org/najera-nv-roadsides/

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La route 50 dans le Nevada, connue sous le nom de La route la plus solitaire d'Amérique, s'étend sur 408 miles ~657kms de la frontière californienne près du lac Tahoe à la frontière de l'Utah près de Baker. Elle traverse des paysages divers, y compris les montagnes de la Sierra Nevada, des étendues désertiques et des chaînes de montagnes reculées. Les principales villes le long de la route sont Carson City, Fallon, Ely. Chaque ville offre des attractions uniques comme des sites historiques et le Nevada Northern Railway Museum, des villes minières Austin et Eureka. Malgré son isolement, la route 50 offre des activités récréatives comme la randonnée, le camping, le tout-terrain et l'observation des étoiles près de sites comme le Sand Mountain Recreation Area et les Lehman Caves. Elle est célébrée pour son importance historique en tant que partie du Pony Express et de la Lincoln Highway, une expérience de conduite unique à travers des paysages saisissants et solitaires.

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Highway 50 (No. 5)

White Pine County is a largely rural, mountain county along the central eastern boundary of the U.S. state of Nevada. As of the 2010 census, the population was 10,030. Its county seat is Ely. The name "(Rocky Mountain) white pine" is an old name for the limber pine (Pinus flexilis), a common tree in the county's mountains.

The county boasts dark skies, clean air and millions of acres of unspoiled public land. It is the home of Great Basin National Park, one of America's most remote and least visited national parks. It is also home to no less than 14 federally designated wilderness areas, offering an abundance of terrain available to explore for hikers, backpackers, skiers, hunters and anglers.

The Ely Shoshone Indian Reservation is located in the county, on the south side of the City of Ely. The reservation has a land area of 104.99 acres (0.4249 km2) and a 2000 census official resident population of 133 people.

Source: Wikipedia  

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Route 50 Nevada

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Welcome to Eureka, NV

Eureka is a sleepy little town located along Route 50, “America’s Loneliest Highway”. With a population of about 480, its preservation is due to the fact that little to no tourists come through. A beautiful town filled with friendly faces, history and an original printing press.

If you look closely, there is an “E” etched into the side of the mountain in the second and last photo. These letter are well-known and can be seen throughout the state. It’s used to brand a local high school or college and is maintained by current students as tradition. They even have their prom in the Eureka Opera House.

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31 August 2019 – Streatham Hill