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Wild Nevada
Episode 211: The Right Tuff
Season 2
Episode 11
This trip takes hosts Chris and Dave on a geologic field trip in the Spanish Springs and Red Rock area in northern Nevada. The adventure begins with a stop at the Miocene Fossil Lake Beds and then, it is on to an area of striking geology known as the “Moon Rocks.” The group drives to Red Rock Canyon to hike into the canyon and concludes at Petersen Mountain hunting for quartz crystals.
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Visiting Pershing County's Marzen House Museum, Lovelock Cave and Rye Patch State Recreation Area.
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Traveling a pair of historic routes that once led to gold, but now lead to scenic adventures in the
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Visiting the community of Yerington, along with Walker Lake, Weber Reservoir, and the Walker Basin.
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Following the path of some of the earliest immigrants in southeastern Nevada in a new adventure.
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This trip explores some of the adventure that can be accessed along and near the Carson River.
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Exploring some of the prehistoric history in northern Las Vegas and Death Valley National Park.
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An adventure full of different types of snow-based fun and activities in and around the Tahoe area.
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Prevention, recovery and science combine to help us safely enjoy the state's unique landscapes
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Amazing geology from the Black Rock Desert to the colorful Incandescent Rocks Scenic Area
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Discover some of the lesser known and often unseen parts of the Ruby Mountains.
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Travel with us to explore some of the multitude of lakes and reservoirs in the eastern Sierra.
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Traveling from Denio to Ely, and from Austin to Verdi, to on a rockhounding adventure.