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Discoveries America Nevada DVD
"Boom and
Bust" has characterized the state of
Nevada
since the beginning. Numerous
ghost towns
attest to the failed aspirations of many, and stand in sharp contrast to
the growth and success of modern
Las Vegas -
the "Last great American boomtown". Learn how this small watering hole in
the middle of the desert became the tourism and convention capital of the
world and take a peek inside the world of casino design. Visit Lake Mead,
Hoover Dam, Red Rock Canyon and meet some unusual caretakers of the
ghost town
of
Rhyolite. Participate in the world's
largest female sporting event, the Woman's International Bowling Congress
held in Reno. Visit a Chili Cook-off in Virginia City; the loneliest road
in America; the historic city of Eureka with its famous Opera House; the
Sand Mountain recreation area; and learn about the challenges of cattle
ranching.
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