Exploring haunted hotels and ghost towns in Nevada"s desert
- The Nevada desert features over 600 ghost towns, with Rhyolite being one of the most well-preserved.
- The author visits Goldfield, where local cemeteries tell stories from the gold-rush era and report ghost sightings.
- The journey highlights the blend of history and mystery, making it a captivating experience for those interested in the supernatural.
The Nevada desert is home to numerous ghost towns and haunted hotels, with Rhyolite being one of the best-preserved examples among over 600 such towns. The author recounts a road trip that began in Las Vegas, leading to encounters with local lore and eerie tales, particularly in Goldfield, where a cemetery holds stories from the gold-rush era. Visitors often report strange sightings, including a ghostly boy running between graves. The journey also includes a stop at the Belvada Hotel, known for its comfort and lack of clowns, where the author reflects on local legends and UFO sightings. The Extraterrestrial Highway, a stretch of State Route 375, is notorious for its association with UFO activity, further enhancing the area's mystique. The narrative captures the blend of history, ghost stories, and the allure of the unknown that characterizes this unique region of America.