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City in Nevada, United States
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Elko (Shoshoni: Natakkoa) is a city in Elko county, Northern Nevada.
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An often photographed spot of a country church with the Ruby Mountains rising in the background.
An approximately 12 mile stretch of scenic highway that ascends Lamoille Canyon through the Ruby Mountains, also known as the Swiss Alps of Nevada.
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Taking a break due to Covid-19; scheduled to reopen in May 2022.
By train
Amtrak. The California Zephyr stops here on its runs between Chicago and San Francisco via Salt Lake City, Winnemucca, Reno, etc. There are two Amtrak platforms in Elko.
By car
Interstate 80 is the only major highway that runs through Elko.
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