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Great Basin National Park, Baker, NV 89311
TRAVEL INFORMATION for Great Basin National Heritage Area
The Great Basin National Heritage Area lies at the crossroads of US Highways 50 and 93 and can be conveniently reached from Salt Lake City, Utah, Las Vegas, Carson City or Reno, Nevada. Although it is a bit of a drive, the ride is scenic and generally pleasant. Getting here can be an adventure in itself.
Closest Distances to the Great Basin National Heritage Area: From: Salt Lake City: 170 miles
Las Vegas: 205 miles
Reno: 252 miles
Carson City: 255 miles
Denver: 465 miles
San Francisco: 468 miles
Los Angeles: 500 MI. Visitors from farther away may wish to fly into Salt Lake City, Las Vegas or Reno and drive from there.
Highway 50 stretches across Nevada and Utah.
For Travelers Expectations: A visit to the Great Basin National Heritage Area is all about the scenery and other heritage features. Expect a beautiful dark night sky full of stars. Expect spectacular sunrises and sunsets. Expect long vistas of more than 60 miles punctuated by jutting mountains and broad valleys. Expect a spiritual experience that helps you define your place, not only in the world, but in the universe. Expect friendly people and clean, reasonably priced accommodations. Do not expect a plethora of upscale hotels, franchise restaurants or gourmet foods. Do not expect frequent gas stations, rest stops or mechanical services. Expect to be enchanted and expect to look forward to your next return. Let these links lead you to assistance with your travel accommodations: Links Page
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