We spotted this beautiful bull elk near Connors Canyon south of Ely, Nevada |
Mount Washington towers high above the Mount Wheeler Mine |
Mine car tracks from days gone by |
There was a lot of crystal clear water flowing from the mine adit |
Pole Canyon adit is about 1 1/2 miles long! |
Beryllium minerals were discovered here in the 1940's . . . in case you were wondering (I know you are) . . . the road continues up to the saddle on the skyline . . . bring your nerves and a good 4WD if you're going to continue on! |
A hay farm thrives below in Baking Powder Flat |
View of the Schell Creek Range . . . from the inside out! |
Wheeler Peak Mine ore bin clinging to memories of its past |
A different view of the Snake Range . . . the majestic mountains of Great Basin National Park |