Tonopah, also known as Queen of the Silver Camps, sits on the junction of U.S. Routes 6 and 63. Due to its remote location, Tonopah offers the perfect night sky for those who enjoy getting lost amongst the stars. In most cities, the star visibility runs between 25-50 stars, but in Tonopah the count increases to 7,000. Learn more about stargazing and the exciting mining history that made this place one of the biggest booming mining towns of it's time on this special two part Tonopah series. Tonop

Covering a whopping 100 acres, Tonopah Historic Mining Park is located on the site of the original mining claims that started the rush to Tonopah Nevada in 1900, which resulted in the town’s “Queen of the Silver Camps” moniker. You’ll wanna spend hours exploring the buildings and artifacts here, including the underground mine walk and the chance to stand atop a steel grate and peer directly down a 500-foot-deep stope: http://bit.ly/tonopahhmp ⚒️🤠🔦🥈⛰️ 📷: sugar_magnoliaa | Travel Nevada