THE BASIC NUMBERS
- 28 Churches - Adventist to Pentecostal
- 65 Special Interest Clubs - Everything from AARP to Western Heritage
- 42 Human Service Organizations - Everything from Alzheimer's Support Group to the WIC Program
- 26 Youth Activities - Everything from 4-H to Swimming
- 2 Golf Courses - Championship and Executive
- 3 Parks - Including areas for Soccer, Baseball, Softball and playgrounds
- 1 Community Center
The only winery in Nevada. A white wine produced at the Pahrump Valley Vineyards captured honors at last year's prestigious San Francisco International Wine Competition (SFIWC). The SFIWC judges awarded thePahrump winery's Symphony variety of white wine a double gold medal, this in competition against more than 4,200 wines from around the world. Photo courtesy of Nevada Dept. of Tourism
The first residents of Pahrump Valley were Native Americans. Their spirit and culture has been maintained in our community through a modern Pow Wow held every November at Petrack Park. The first Pahrump Valley Pow Wow was held in 1998, bringing 4,000 participants and spectators from all over the United States. This year, 2000, will be the third annual Pow Wow sponsored by the Pahrump Valley Chamber of Commerce and will feature vendors selling authentic handmade goods, food booths, traditional native american music, singing and dancing. For more information about the Pow Wow call the Chamber of Commerce at (775) 727-5800. Photo courtesy of Sandi Stark of
The Online Observer
Members of the Military Rodeo Cowboy Association, Professional Rodeo Cowboys and Amateurs come from all over the US and Canada to compete in a Military Rodeo held at McCollough Arena each Spring. Fans are delighted to attend and see our nation's finest compete in their own brand of rodeo, such as Chute Doggin', an event created for members of the military. Photo courtesy of Alexandria Harper of The Online Observer
Highway 160 north to BellVista, turn left, travel about 20 miles to the Ash Meadows turn off. For more info call (775) 372-5435
Bonnie Springs Ranch/Old Nevada
Highway 160 south to the Blue Diamond turnoff. Follow the signs. For more info call (702) 875-4191
Boulder City/Hoover Dam Museum
Highway 160 to I-15, take the 515 to Boulder City. Follow the signs. For more info call (702) 294-1988
Central Nevada Museum in Tonopah, NV
Highway 160 north to US 95. 165 miles to Tonopah. Located on Logan Field Road off US 95. For more info call (775) 482-9676. Visit the Nevada Department of Museums, Library and Arts
China Ranch Date Farm, Tecopa
Highway 160 south to the Tecopa Turnoff, follow the signs. For more info call (760) 852-4415
Death Valley National Park
Driving via Highway 160 through Pahrump is the shortest distance from Las Vegas (57 miles to Furnace Creek from Pahrump). For more info call (760) 786-2331. You can also visit the Death Valley Chamber of Commerce
Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Highway 160 to I-15, take the 515 to Boulder City. Follow the signs. For more info call (702) 293-8907
Marta Beckett's Amargosa Opera House, Death Valley Junction
Highway 160 north to BellVista, turn left, travel about 30 miles to the Death Valley Junction. For more info call (760) 852-4441
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
Highway 160 between Pahrump and Las Vegas. For more info call (702) 363-1921
Rhyolite Ghost Town (outside of Beatty)
US 95 north to Beatty, make a left at light, approx. 20 to turnoff. For more info call (775) 553-2424
Shoshone Museum
Highway 372 west to California, turn right at Highway 127. For more info call (760) 852-4414 or visit Shoshone Village.
Spring Mountain National Recreation Area
Includes Mt. Charleston, Kyle Canyon, Ft. Churchill, Carpenter Canyon, Trout Canyon, Wheeler Pass and more. Highway 160 between Pahrump and Las Vegas.Please note that 4-wheel drive vehicles are recommended. For more info call (702) 873-8800
Tecopa Hot Springs, CA
Highway 372 west to California, turn left at Highway 127. Follow signs. For more info call (760) 852-4524
