Beatty, Nevada

Welcome to Beatty - Gateway to Death Valley Sign in Beatty, NV

Attractions

Ghost Towns

Museums

Goldwell Open Air Museum

Scenic Areas

Elizalde Cement Plant

Death Valley National Park (31.3 miles)
Zabriskie Point (33.9 miles)
Badwater Basin (45.9 miles)
Amargosa Opera House and Hotel (46 miles)
International Car Forest (60.5 miles)
The Joshua Tree U2 Album Location (67.7 miles)
Owens Lake Trails Plaza (69.7 miles)
Museum of Western Film History (75.2 miles)
Mary Jane Falls Trail Head (75.3 miles)
Alabama Hills Recreation and National Scenic Area (77 miles)

Brees Lookout at Hot Creek in Mammoth Lakes, CA

From Vegas to Tahoe - Route 395 Is the Ultimate California Road Trip
Tourists know about the Pacific Coast Highway road trip, and sure, that’s a spectacular oceanside drive. But U.S. Route 395 is the California road less traveled and more spectacular.

How to Camp for Free Near National Parks
If you want to travel on a budget, camping for free near National Parks can cut your costs dramatically.

Delicate Arch at Arches National Park in Moab, Utah

The Best Five National Parks in America
Looking to visit your first National Park? While you could visit any of the 62 parks and not likely come away disappointed, there's a few that stand above the pack for their spectacular scenery and awe-inspiring features. Here's our ranking of the best National Parks in America.

Soak up the Sunset at Joshua Tree National Park
Every time I visit Joshua Tree National Park, I come away with a rejuvenated appreciation for the grandeur of the California desert.

Kentucky: The Most Underrated Road Trip State?
Whether you like hiking, horse racing, bourbon—or all of the above—Kentucky has so much to offer.

The Moonbow at Cumberland Falls State Resort Park in Kentucky.

Where the Moonbow Ends - Capturing Magic at Cumberland Falls State Resort Park
So, what lies at the end of a moonbow? Well, you’ll have to head out to Cumberland Falls in southern Kentucky to find out. It’s one of only two places where a predictable moonbow exists.

Rocks off the coast of Indian Beach at Ecola State Park in Clatsop County, Oregon on October 4, 2020. Photo by Peter Stringer

Wandering the Pacific Northwest for a Weekend Roadtrip
On a recent long weekend, I wandered the PNW with a fantastic drive around the region highlighted by stops at Mt. Rainier, the Columbia River Gorge, Mt. Hood, before a fantastic day on the breathtaking Oregon Coast.

T.A. Moulton Barn in Grand Teton National Park

Looping the Grand Tetons: Cruising through Montana, Wyoming, Idaho and Yellowstone
After I finally made the trip to Jackson, Wyoming, and spent a few days exploring, I wondered: What took me so long, and why aren’t more people talking about Grand Teton National Park?

Great Smoky Mountains,USA,The Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee at dusk.

You Should Visit Great Smoky Mountains National Park This Spring
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, straddling the border between Tennessee and North Carolina, is one of the most visited national parks in the United States. It offers breathtaking landscapes, diverse wildlife, and a wealth of outdoor activities year-round. However, spring stands out as the best time to experience the park in all its glory. With mild temperatures, blooming wildflowers, and active wildlife, this season transforms the park into a vibrant and enchanting destination.

Beyond the Big Apple: A road trip through Central & Western New York
In just a few days in Central and Western New York, you can experience some truly amazing natural wonders, picturesque scenery, classic Americana, and impactful history.

Underrated Hawaii Road Trips: Big Island and Maui
If embarking on an epic road trip adventure is on your list of things to do, Hawai‘i is not usually the first place to come to mind, a place famously known for having ‘interstate highways’ that never leave the state.