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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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Pahranagat Valley is home to one of the riches rock art areas in the state of Nevada.
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Hosts Chris and Dave head to Great Basin National Park for a variety of activities.
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Host Chris and Dave explore the rugged Gold Butte region in the Virgin Mountains.
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Hosts Chris and Dave revisit their favorite adventures from the season.
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Hosts Chris and Dave explore some of the recreational fun around the Boulder City area.
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Hosts Chris and Dave enjoy a tour of the ghost towns of the White Pine Mining District.
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Chris and Dave join Alvin McLane for a trek through High Rock Canyon, north of Gerlach.
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Chris and Dave travel from South Lake Tahoe to historic Dayton and Gold Hill.
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Alvin McLane joins hosts Dave and Chris on this trip in Nevada’s Esmeralda County.
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Visiting Echo Canyon State Park, Spring Valley State Park and Kershaw-Ryan State Park.
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A trip from Winnemucca to Paradise Valley, the Santa Rosa Range, Virgin Valley and more.
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A 2-day hike and camp out on the Tahoe Meadows to Spooner Summit segment of the Tahoe Rim.