Pershing

Desolate doesn't mean dull!

Even a gander of any Nevada map will reveal that Pershing County is truly lonely land. Let's discount the interstate for a minute. The only way to get around the county is via a network of long, dusty tracks that retreat far into the wilds. I mean, hey ... pavement and stoplights brings peace of mind, so at first glance, this place will be intimidating. A trip out here will remind the modern junkie of just how small he is. Ask any Nevadan and most will tell you that this stretch of Interstate 80 (through Pershing County) is the "worst." Even with the temporary silvery-blue relief of Rye Patch Reservoir many attest that there is little to break the monotony of barren mountains and vast emptiness. For others, a trip through this landscape signifies the true Nevada. A renewed perspective is almost mandatory here.

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Fortunately, there are three markers that force you off of that dreaded interstate and right into the heart this humbling county. Lovelock may be "the city" in Pershing Linguistics 101, but we suggest using either Winnemucca or Mill City as bases for your quest. During our conquering in 2008, we chose Mill City because all but one of Pershing's markers is situated around this spot. Ironically the only isolated marker from the rest is in downtown Lovelock - a long fifty-mile detour from Mill City. And from Winnemucca, well ... can we say hop and skip away? Of course If you like the old days you can book a lovely experience worlds away from the interstate at Unionville's only bed & breakfast! Tabula Rasa, my friends.