The stories of Mineral County, NV
7 narrated audio stories from across Mineral County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
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When Nevada Named a County for What It Held
How mining gave Mineral County its borders and its unmistakable name.
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Where Hawthorne Became Inevitable
A town shaped by transfer, service, and munitions work.
Walker Lake
The Lake That Stops the Desert
On Nevada’s main corridor, Walker Lake has long startled and steadied travelers.
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The Trout That Made Walker Lake
How a native trout shaped Walker Lake and why people are trying to bring it back.
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Julia Bulette and the Town That Claimed Her
A frontier life, a notorious murder, and a public farewell in Virginia City.
Walker Lake
The Lake That Made—and Lost—a Desert Fishery
How a desert lake became a fishing icon and a water battleground.
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Before the Mansion, There Was Aurora
How Eilley Bowers turned a boomtown into a beginning.
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