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The Center is near Elko NV on I-80. It focuses on the trail,which was used from 1841 and 1869. Interestingly enough, California was Spanish. We’re the emigrants illegal prior to that?

We met Blaine Benedict, executive director off Southern Nevada Conservancy, which managed the development of the Center. He told us about the long process to build the building and then develop the exhibits. Quite a change from his first career as a casino manager.

Seeing the Elephant

California Trails Center, Elko NV

May 29 Nevada I-80 70 miles from Winnemucca and the Martin Hotel

Eating at the Martin Hotel, Winnemucca NV

On our first day on the road we reached Winnemucca NV and the Hi Desert RV Park.  Not particularly picturesque, but it got us underway and near our first travel goal: diner at the Martin Hotel.

Hi Desert RV Park Winnemucca NV