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Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park Campout
Event Details
Time: September 28, 2012 to September 30, 2012
Location: Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park
Street: BFE
City/Town: Berlin, Nevada
Website or Map: http://goo.gl/maps/E6b0
Phone: 775.885.8960
Event Type: camping, mine, tour, fossil, shelter
Organized By: Jason Gardner
Latest Activity: Mar 17, 2014
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Event Description
Berlin, a turn-of-the-century mining town, is preserved in a state of arrested decay. A trail through the town site tells the story of Berlin and its mine. Ichthyosaurs (pronounced “ick-thee-o-sores”) were ancient marine reptiles that swam in a warm ocean covering central Nevada 225 million years ago. Remains of these giant marine vertebrates are on display at the park’s Fossil House, and these official state fossils are a primary attraction for visitors from throughout the world. The park is east of Gabbs via State route 844.
Please RSVP as Robin, local park ranger, is expecting a head count for reservations...hee-hee. There is a camping fee which is under $20 a night. WARNING: this is a very rural camp area...very difficult to locate an afternoon beverage if not supplied in your cooler.
Comment Wall
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Comment by Romy on September 14, 2012 at 11:07am
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Shelby, you've got to come because:
A - Awesome people
B - We're caravanning!
C - Nevada is cool
D - The park looks way cool and interesting
E - Hot spring potential
F - Maybe sushi at Tahoe on Sunday?
G - We haven't see you guys in a long time!
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Comment by westywoman (Melissa) on September 14, 2012 at 12:03pm
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Shelby, you have to come because:
B: Blake is coming!
E: Enthusiasm is high!
R: Romy & Jenn are coming!
L: Long distance views will be spectacular!
I: Ichthyosaurs are coming!
N: Nighttime skies will be clear and full of stars! And there's a full moon Saturday night.
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Awesome Melissa! Ok, so who's doing Ichthyosaur?
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Comment by Blake on September 14, 2012 at 3:32pm
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This made me smile. Just gotta see what Ichthyosaur stands for first, then I'll make my decision!!
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Comment by Jenn Frederick on September 14, 2012 at 6:50pm
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I: I am coming :-)
C: Cocktail hour as the sun sets behind the mountains will happen.
H: Hell yeah, we're all going to Nevada.
T: The dinosaurs come out at night.
H: Howeling coyotes sing in the night, too.
Y: You will have a great time, and it will be unforgettable.
O: Only you can prevent forest fires. - Smokey the Bear
S: Sunsets in the desert.
A: Ancient fossils exposed for you to see.
U: Under water, they once lived.
R: Right under the surface, they are now!
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Awesome, Jenn! Next?
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My friend Al gave me a book entitled" Traveling America's Loneliest Road-A Geologic and Natural History Tour through Nevada along U.S Highway 50". I'm only about 6 pages into this and I recommend it for anyone traveling on 5o to get to the campout. US 50 follows an original Pony Express Route, amongst other overland travel routes. I have driven this road many times and never stopped to understand what is going on along the roadway. I was always intending to reach some destination. Happy trails!
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Well, I enjoyed the creativity in the comments above and you almost had me convinced :) but then Blake mentioned it was going to take us 6!!! hours to get there. So, sorry guys, I hope to see you all soon, it just won't be in NV. Have a fabulous trip!!
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The history of Nevada is very interesting. I have a book called The Complete Nevada Traveler, and it also gives info on the pony express, mining, ect. It gives a little history about each town too.
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Over much hemming and hawing, I'm regretfully pulling out of the Ichthyosaur trip. The reasons are lame, (12 hours of driving and work scheduled a company wide meeting on that Friday). Sorry to get everyone spun up about caravanning. We'll have to catch up at Finnon. Have a great trip and take lots of pictures! -Blake
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