It's expensive, crowded and the people are rude. Don't waste your time. The yell at you and heard…read moreyou around like animals.

My 6 year daughter loves this diamond in the rough Gem store. Lots of things for kids and adults…read morealike to enjoy. If your kids are into minerals, rocks, or gold panning this place is for you! We got the $35 bucket of gem and 3 pounds of paydirt. My daughter had a blast for hours looking for gems and gold. I highly recommend this place.

It's not open, hasn't been open for years. It wasn't attached to the Brothel like the other review…read moresays. It is next to the old Brothel which has been closed for years. Right now there is nothing open in Crystal. All 3 bars, and The 2 Brothels are closed.

First off, the bar is attached to a brothel, so if that doesn't suit you, stay out. Inside you will…read morefind a meager selection of spirits, most with names that belong on plastic bottles. You can also get canned domestic beer for $2 (always a good deal!). The walls inside are covered with news clippings pertaining to prostitution. It would take days to read, but a quick glance is worthwhile. I came across a 1988 letter from Steve Wynn to the state legislature regarding his disdain for prostitution. Unbeknown to me, there must have been an unwritten maximum tooth requirement to enter the place. Without sarcasm, my acquaintance and I were the only ones with a full set of pearly whites. Crystal is only a few miles off of US-95. Why not stop in for a cold one!

If you like hot and dusty this is the place for you. Don't mind the wondering horses and donkeys…read more Don't bother them and they will stay away from you.

At one time, I was fond of the town of Pahrump, but nowadays, it is just becoming extremely…read morecrowded. Some of the children are so out of control. Many adults act as they are the only people who matter and are extremely rude. Most of the roads throughout the town need major work done to them. I keep wondering who I should send my receipts to for the replacement rims for my car. The potholes throughout the town are responsible for the damage and are extremely harmful.

So I make no bones about my love for abandoned things. Yes, it does make me feel a bit like Indiana…read moreJones minus the whip, cool factor, and the only real enemy here in the desert is me being unprepared or doing something stupid. They Keystone Mine is roughly halfway between the Panamint Valley and the Barker Ranch of Charles Manson fame. It is just before the Death Valley National Park boundary. During its productive years used to mine gold. I simply explored the mine entrance and offices. The mine itself is located away from the main gate area and involved pretty rough terrain over miles of switchbacks to get to so I passed. I did attempt to drive above the wash plant and encountered conditions that I could have gotten past with my stock 2016 MDX but decided not to chance it given there is no one out here and no cell service. The main building was pretty cool to explore as were the remains of the washplant, the swimming pool, and the shower area. As with most of these places there is plenty of stuff abandoned in place decaying slowly in the dry conditions. There is also a lot of fauna about if you are patient. From various raptors to wild sheep and donkeys Aside from this there are no services etc so you need to bring whatever you want to use. There are a few camping areas and some of the cabins are for public use. There is also lots of flora and fauna if you are patient. If you want to get to the actual mine, a legit off road capable vehicle with good ground clearance is needed. Also you need to be prepared for desert conditions. I made the run in April and it was still mid 80's. Summertime may be much higher.

*** perfect spot to view wild horses of Pahrump ***…read more Calvada Meadows Park in Pahrump, NV is a medium-sized park with many trees, a water fowl pond with a bridge and a fountain, benches, a concrete walking path, memorials for Art Bell, Rotary Club, and First Responders, as well as dedication flags affixed to the lamp posts to honor local military members. The locals, including my daughters' grandparents, refer to this park as "The Eye." There were no public restrooms that I was aware of when I first visited on November 24, 2025. Parking along the one-way street entrance and some lot spots were available. Leashed dogs are allowed, but I saw several dog owners who should have either A) walked their tethered canines further away from the equine distinctness or B) at least kept their mutts on their leash. Do they not realize how quick and powerful horses are? Especially when colts/fillies are present?! These are probably the same owners who do not partake in the free dog waste bags and pick up after their dogs. I'm sure it's the lush green grass and water feature that attracts the horses - and sometimes donkeys - here. Nye County keeps this place relatively clean - including the piles of equine manure, but still - watch your step. ;) Some transients hand out and possible drug deals take place here - per my perception. Pahrump has a big substance abuse disorders and crime problem, so go figure.

This park is scenic with beautifully large trees, open green grass, bridges leading to canopies of…read moretrees surrounding by the water, and the wildlife ranging from ducks, geese, turtles and the incredible wild horses makes this place special for the locals. They care for the well being of the wild herd and their little family. It's a feature of the park that is magical. Please don't disturb the horses- they are green and stick together very closely. Locals are so protective over them, including my mom who lives a minute away & sees them every day. When mama calls, the babies come running!

Small desert town in Nevada, cute, quiet, with charm, fun to spend a few nights in while visiting…read moreDeath Valley National park. Pleasant weather in December when we visited, but it gets cool at night and in the morning. Not recommended to visit during summer months when it gets too hot! Too bad I didn't get to visit the museum since they close at 3 pm! Not enough time. I would have loved to find out more about its mining history. I did check out Rhyolite Ghost Town and Goldwell Open Air Art Museum that are right before you enter Beatty and I would strongly recommend you to visit them! The Death Valley Fruit and Nuts store should be a must visit- delicious desserts and cheap gas! A few small restaurants where you can dine in -Sourdough Saloon was a favorite and other quirky local bars. A few motels around where you can stay while visiting Death Valley. We liked El Portal! We were able to walk to some restaurants from our motel, otherwise, a short drive to everything! The town is small, has some character, I wish I had more time to explore it. A couple of gas stations, stores, no major supermarket, a library, quirky locals, nice for a few days! It's in the desert, right past the border from California via Death Valley National Park. Great location since you can find cheaper accommodation and eateries in Beatty, wonderful home base, entry for the park. No burro-s in sight for us, sigh!

So much history in one place. Park at the Visitors Center and walk around. Lots of photo ops…read more Check out the old hotel.

This is a great stop while touring the park. There's a big parking lot with restrooms. You can view…read morethe dunes from the parking lot easily, but I highly recommend walking out onto the dunes a bit. This is such a photographic spot and so unlike any other spot in the park.

Second to last stop of our day at Death Valley. Lots of people but lots of area, keep walking out…read moreto the untouched areas where you see the sand ripples on the ground. A peaceful spot to watch some of the sunset.

Palm Springs Old and new!…read more The MAGIC CART RIDE is such a fun activity for tourists and locals alike. I'm a long-time local, but I still have so much to see and learn. I work with many tourists who ask me about great activities and this is the top on my list. Donnie and Kathy (the tour guides) are so much fun- taking us through the history of Palm Springs, while pointing out the newer details about the area. History, culture, art, food, what more can we ask for? They kept us hydrated and filled with beverages, water, food and even a nifty gift bag. This tour is small and intimate, with only 6 guests, so everyone has a chance to ask questions and absorb! The tour includes several stops featuring cocktails, mocktails and food while you enjoy the experience. Some of our stops included several popular and my personal choices, Eight Four Nine and Crudo. We were treated to Crudo's pistachio lime cocktail - perfect beverage to feel relaxation at its finest! These may be on your tour, or there will be other wonderful places. Best to even take the tour again, in case you missed something! I don't want to give much more away so just trust me and make your reservation now. It's truly memorable and magical!

The tour was so much more than we expected. We are locals and didn't think there was anything new…read morewe could learn about our town but we were totally wrong. We experienced a new restaurant as well as learned so much history about the places we went to. We also made new friends with some of the other people taking the same tour which is always a benefit! Definitely recommend!

Indian Springs (population 832) is an unincorporated town located on U.S. Route 95 about 45 miles…read moreoutside of Downtown Las Vegas. It is at an altitude of 3,169 feet. There are two prisons (medium and medium-maximum security) and one correctional camp (minimum security) which employ the largest number of people in Indian Springs. Creech Air Force Base is also located in town staffed by approximately 3,500 active-duty, Guard, and Reserve Airmen plus DoD civilians and contractors. It is a command and control facility engaged in daily Overseas Contingency Operations. They operate remotely piloted aircraft systems which fly missions across the globe. It was interesting to see these large drones flying when they first started in December of 1996. Indian Springs has grown quite a bit since I came out here rock hunting. It isn't the sleepy little bump in the road anymore but a town in its own right.

Love my Indian Springs. The community peeps are kind generous and always helpful to others in need…read more Im happy they excepted my family as part of theirs.