The Abandoned Charcoal Kilns of the 19th-Century Silver Mining Boom
Clip: Season 1 Episode 109 | 5m 44sVideo has Closed Captions
Explore the Ward Charcoal Ovens near Ely, Nevada, and learn about their role in silver mining.
Just south of Ely, Nevada, discover the Ward Charcoal Ovens — towering stone structures once vital to the region’s silver mining industry. Outdoor Nevada host John Burke meets a park ranger to explore how these 19th-century ovens worked, why their unique design made them so efficient, and what became of them after they were abandoned.
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The Abandoned Charcoal Kilns of the 19th-Century Silver Mining Boom
Clip: Season 1 Episode 109 | 5m 44sVideo has Closed Captions
Just south of Ely, Nevada, discover the Ward Charcoal Ovens — towering stone structures once vital to the region’s silver mining industry. Outdoor Nevada host John Burke meets a park ranger to explore how these 19th-century ovens worked, why their unique design made them so efficient, and what became of them after they were abandoned.
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Geocaching: A Treasure Hunt Along the Extraterrestrial Highway
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Clip: S1 Ep109 | 6m 27s | Geocache along Nevada’s Extraterrestrial Highway and visit Rachel’s Little A’Le’Inn. (6m 27s)
Searching for a Rare Desert Fish in the Muddy River, the Moapa Dace
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Clip: S1 Ep109 | 6m 2s | Learn about efforts to protect the endangered Moapa dace in Moapa Valley's Muddy River. (6m 2s)
A Breathtaking Speedboat Ride to Lake Tahoe's Emerald Bay
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Clip: S1 Ep109 | 6m 1s | Board the Tahoe Thunder speedboat for a high-speed ride to Emerald Bay on Lake Tahoe. (6m 1s)
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