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Wild Nevada
Episode 809: Esmeralda County
Season 8
Episode 9
On this trip, host Chris Orr heads out from the community of Tonopah into the remote desert landscapes of Esmeralda County to explore some of the areas proposed for designation as Lands with Wilderness Characteristics, including the Monte Cristo Range and Devil's Gate, along with the area known as the Sump, Fish Lake Valley and the Volcanic Hills.
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