We departed Ely, NV this morning around 9:30. The snow had stopped during the night and there were bits of sunshine peeking through the clouds. Since it was clearing, we decided to take Hwy 50 across the center of Nevada to Carson City. It was a beautiful drive, but desolate.
You would drive for miles without seeing another vehicle. There were sections of over 20 miles without any signs of civilization other than barbed wire and some cattle.
There was just enough traffic to keep you from feeling totally alone.
We stopped along the road to let Sally out for a few minutes. The silence was total. Only a slight wind blowing with not another sound.
Small herd of wild horses.
It was a beautiful, but long, drive. Wanda said she hoped we didn't have to do it again on the way back home. I agree that one trip should be enough for the "loneliest road in America", but would recommend it to anyone traveling to or from central Utah and the Lake Tahoe/Reno area.
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