03/04/2026
We had the last minute opportunity to cruise up to Caliente for the Lincoln County Tourism Expo over the weekend, so we threw some stuff in the Turtle 🐢 and hit the road out of Vegas! The gathering was held inside the Caliente Depot, a historic Union Pacific station built in 1923. Though we have explored this area in the past, we weren't too sure what to expect from the actual expo.
From the minute we arrived, we were absolutely humbled by everyone there... the history lovers, fellow adventurers, and proud rural folks that pour their blood sweat and tears into saving the stories and places that mean the literal world to them. We were overwhelmed by all the history being kept alive by groups like the one gathered here today!
Even though we are seasoned Explorers of the Mojave, we felt like absolute GREENHORNS among this group. We arrived not knowing if we could help out any or fit in anywhere, but we left with countless new ideas and potential collabs that will fuel us well into the future.
The history, grit, and spirit of rural Nevada is alive & well far outside the gimmering lights of Las Vegas. You are quite literally seeing it here!🤠
Special thanks to the presenters and everyone who brought this event together 📢 Travel Nevada Main Street Caliente LCAT Fruends Tea House Inn Nevadans for Cultural Preservation Nevada Offroad Association NVTami
