| | Elko is a community rich in history and laced with character, and offering an abundance of things to see and do. Begin indoors at an award-winning museums and galleries. As evening falls, head to one of the local casinos, known for their live entertainment and fine dining.In the morning jump in the car and take a scenic tour around Elko County and take in nature's beauty or visit a modern gold mine. Be sure to visit one or all of the ghost towns that turn of the century mining left behind.Northeastern Nevada has a span of more than 800 miles on its 200 fishable waters. Resident cold water trout include rainbow, brook, and cutthroat. Among the warm water game fish are northern pike, bullhead, bass, bluegill, perch and sunfish.The weather in Elko County is considered ideal. Summer is characterized by hot, dry afternoons with temperatures in the 90s, cooling to the low 40s and 50s by morning. Winters are moderate, as down-sloping winds from the north-south mountain ranges usually temper the cold air masses. Temperatures seldom fall to zero, with winter lows typically in the 20s or 30s. Daytime highs during the winter months are generally in the 40 or 50s. Snowfall averages 42 inches per year and generally melts quickly. |  | | | |
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