In July 1986, Life magazine described Nevada's Highway 50 from Ely to Fernley as the "Loneliest Road in America." Life said there were no attractions or points of interest along the 287-mile stretch of road and recommended that drivers have "survival skills" to travel the route.
The Highway 50 Survival Guide is a challenge to travelers to learn for themselves about America's Loneliest Road. Take the trip across Nevada's heartland, stop in any five of the seven largest towns (Austin, Dayton, Eureka, Ely, Fallon, Fernley, and Baker) to get your Official Highway 50 Survival Guide validated and discover it for yourself.
Plenty of Fourth of July Events Along the Loneliest Road
DAYTON
Sunday, July 4
3rd Annual Fourth of July Parade, Friends of Old Town Dayton
Celebrate Independence Day by participating in the Third Annual 4th of July Parade sponsored by the Friends of Old Town Dayton. You can enter the parade or bring some chairs and line the streets to watch the various entries. There is no charge to be in the parade. Details below! We’ll see you there!
The Fallon Merchant's Association, Churchill County, and the City of Fallon are proud to present the Annual Fourth of July Parade beginning at 10:00 am.
Join the White Pine Community to celebrate the 4th of July with our Independence Day Parade and Fireworks! What better way to celebrate your country’s independence than with your fellow Americans? The White Pine County Tourism and Recreation Board invites anyone anywhere to come and enjoy a free, delicious breakfast to celebrate the independence of our country. This breakfast will take place at the Bristlecone Convention Center located on the southeast corner of 6th Street and Lyons Avenue. The fireworks are placed at the end of the day and are launched from the White Pine County Golf Course.
The Nevada Northern Railway offers a most unique experience and look forward to having you join us for a ride back in history here in the mountains of Central Nevada, this time for the Sunset, Stars, and Champagne Train! Venture out into the rural mountains of White Pine County for nothing less than picturesque views and our renowned dark skies, all while relaxing and socializing with bottomless champagne.
