
Ghost Town Stories: Exploring the Spirit of Rhyolite
Clip: Season 5 Episode 2 | 12m 25sVideo has Closed Captions
Explore Rhyolite’s wild past, from the Bottle House to ghost town tales with a local guide.
Join Outdoor Nevada host John Burke as we explore Rhyolite, a once-booming mining town turned ghost town. With Karl, the unofficial mayor, we uncover colorful stories, including the Bottle House and the tale of Mona Bell. An archaeologist from the BLM reveals more about the town’s rise and fall. Discover the wild past of Rhyolite — a true snapshot of Nevada’s history.
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Ghost Town Stories: Exploring the Spirit of Rhyolite
Clip: Season 5 Episode 2 | 12m 25sVideo has Closed Captions
Join Outdoor Nevada host John Burke as we explore Rhyolite, a once-booming mining town turned ghost town. With Karl, the unofficial mayor, we uncover colorful stories, including the Bottle House and the tale of Mona Bell. An archaeologist from the BLM reveals more about the town’s rise and fall. Discover the wild past of Rhyolite — a true snapshot of Nevada’s history.
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