We stayed Monday night in Tonopah, Nevada and Tuesday night in Alturas, California. The ride through Nevada was another favorite of my trip. We came over from Utah into Panaca, and filled up in Caliente for what would be our last gas stop for 200 miles. I was happy to be carrying extra fuel just in case.

We took highway 375, also known as the Extraterrestrial Highway. Nothing but open range and sagebrush. If it weren't for the constant danger of cows in the road and my need to be conservative on my fuel consumption, I would have done 110 mph for much longer than we did. Still, it was exhilirating.

We passed this wide, perfectly straight dirt road that went off into the distance for as far as the eye can see into Nellis Air Force Range. My map didn't show it, but Michael's had it listed as going to Area 51. In addition to the cows, we kept an eye out for aliens.

The storm had hit hard here too (and we were still getting a good amount of it). There was standing water in the desert...lots of drowning sagebrush and cacti.

Since we were doing 110 past here, we didn't stop for pictures. But I found this one on the web.