Ely is proud of their murals, there are quite a few. The one above shows the railroad being built and the one below shows the Ward Charcoal Ovens, located just outside the town about 10 miles. That area is now a State Park. They were used in the mining industry back in the 1800s.
Other murals are left on buildings and were used as signs. I think this one was used for different signs in the past.
Others depict life in years gone by.
The Great Basin National Park is not too far away from Ely, and this mural portrays the Lehman caves that are in the park.
Another sign, up to date, is advertising a hotel/casino. They have set aside a large lot in back of this building for truckers and RVers who want to park overnight, or just go in for some fun.
There are probably about 5-6 casinos in town, quite a few for such a small town.
To get to the campground, it was only about 5 miles on this road - but if you were going further, you better check your gas gauge. Many roads in Nevada have these signs to warn you that there's nothing available.
The Forest Service did a great job on this campground, my site was large and surrounded by trees, so it was quite nice. Of course, this is dry camping - so bring solar panels or a generator.
Another view of the campsite - and there is a large area in back where there is a table, fire ring and stand for a grill, plus a tent pad!
Of course, they have hiking trails - this is the scene on one of them.
One night, there was an interesting sunset.
Another night, there was this sunset.
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