KOA Journey campgrounds offer the perfect oasis after a day on the road. Whether it’s along the way or a quick getaway, they’ve got you covered. Located near the highways and byways of North America with long Pull-thru RV Sites, they deliver convenience to the traveling camper. Pull in, ease back and take a load off.
KOA Journey campgrounds offer the perfect oasis after a day on the road. Whether it’s along the way or a quick getaway, they’ve got you covered. Located near the highways and byways of North America with long Pull-thru RV Sites, they deliver convenience to the traveling camper. Pull in, ease back and take a load off.
Step back in time to the gold rush craze of the 1860s in historic Virginia and Nevada City. Tour the old shops on main street, back street homes and cabins of the old west. Mine for gold and learn how prospectors found their fortunes at the River of Gold in Nevada City (1 mile from Virginia City).
Afternoons and evenings there are two vaudeville shows to choose from with performances that reflect the entertainment from 1880s mining towns.
If you're up for some adventure, take your OHV, bike or 4x4 up Alder Gulch where gold was first discovered and explore miles of roads and old mine operations in the foothills and mountains surrounding town. There is an extensive trail system around town and also Nevada City throughout the old dredge piles left behind decades ago that are now becoming overgrown and hard to recognize as old mine tailings.
Ride the train! A 1.5 mile scenic narrated ride through the dredge tailings between Virginia City and Nevada City. The Depot Shop is open 10 am to 6pm daily beginning May 24th through September 1. Departing hourly beginning at 10:30 am. Tickets are approximately $10 with discounts for children and seniors.
During the 1920s and 30s the Vigilante Trail was a primitive dirt road loading to Yellowstone Park. Adventuresome early travelers relied on these simple hubcap-sized trail markers fastened to trees and posts as their only guide through this wild country. 3-7-77 refers to the Vigilantes coded warning, left to encourage frontier ruffians and criminals to leave the country..or else. The warning was later incorporated into the symbol for the Montana Highway Patrol.
The World's First National Park. On March 1, 1872, Yellowstone became the first national park for all to enjoy the unique hydrothermal and geologic features. Within Yellowstone's 2.2 million acres, visitors have unparalleled opportunities to observe wildlife in an intact ecosystem, explore geothermal areas that contain about half the world's active geysers, and view geologic wonders like the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River.
Just 85 miles south to the west entrance of the park. Plan your day for an early start to truly enjoy the wonders of this national crown jewel. West Yellowstone is a vibrant tourist town with restaurants and fly shops throughout.
Live Theatre performances are fun for the whole family!
This museum is full of local history and artifacts. Dont forget to hit the penny-crusher machine!
Virginia City is full of great shops that offer a wide array of gifts, antiques, and memorabilia.
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