The U.S. is lousy with McDonalds outlets, They are everywhere, thousands of them, except this place. From this location it takes 150 miles, give or take , of hard travel to get those two patties and special sauce. Don’t forget the bun. Where is this place, you ask? It is Tonopah, at one time one of the largest cities west of Chicago. It also was called “Queen of the silver camps” .No greasy smell around here. Just fresh, real cold air. Population about 2,500, elevation over 6,000 feet. Half way between Reno and Las Vegas. On I-95. I visited several times. It is a fur piece as they say but, to me anyway, well worth it. Regular Las Vegas visitors are advised not to try. It is too far. Unless you are a history buff. The name is actually a native American word, Southern Paiute I believe. It means “water is present” A large meteorite of around 3,000 pounds is worth visiting. The image is of Tonopah in early 1900, before WWI. http://www.tonopahnevada.com

We are hugely interested in helping local artist . We donate this are to help them. Three books are on the list for this month. They are: Nevada a Strange State, Silveropolis, and The Great Lake Mead Water Caper. Good reads all around. We hope you are able to help. Thank you on behalf of the author.