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)

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.

Three Awesome Slot Canyon Hikes in New Mexico
The first time I walked into one of these sculpted canyons, I was awestruck. Relief hit when I entered the cool and shady womb-like ravine.

The Best Fall Foliage Hikes in Colorado
It’s the end of September and that means the leaves are starting to turn in the mountains, while foggy mornings make for some impressive photographs. With thousands of trails in…

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.

Temecula, a Hidden Gem in Southern California Wine Country
Temecula is considered “Southern California wine country,” a counterpart to Napa and Sonoma several hours north.

Leave your heart, not your laptop, in San Francisco
There's no shortage of amazing tourist destinations in San Francisco, and unfortunately, there's an overabundance of crime at these locations now.

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.

Nashville to Las Vegas Road Trip Itinerary
Looking for a road trip with funky dive bars, music history, incredible vistas and enchanting landscapes of the southwest? Take a legendary 10-state road trip from Nashville to Las Vegas, with plenty of wild and wacky stops along the way.

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.

A close up look at snow on the canyon walls at Yellowstone National Park

Snow Squalls and Close Calls: Off-Peak Season in Yellowstone National Park
Despite a substantial amount of experience visiting National Parks, I nearly found myself stranded overnight in Yellowstone National Park last Monday.