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COME JOIN THE SKEPTICS SOCIETY for an exciting trip to the wonders of southern Nevada. We will travel along the Extraterrestrial Highway near the north gates of Area 51, and have lunch at the famous Little A’Le’Inn in Rachel, Nevada. We will take a tour of the National Atomic Testing Museum in Las Vegas. In addition, we will visit the stunning alien landscape of Valley of Fire, collect 520 million-year-old trilobites, and revisit the Old West at Calico Ghost Town. Come join us and see some of the most amazing scenery in the world! Seats are limited, so make your reservations soon!

To view a gallery of 12 images click any of the 7 images below to open the image gallery. Click the right side of the image in the image gallery to advance through 12 photos.

Extraterrestrial Highway (photo by Donald Prothero)
Valley of Fire State Park (photo by David Patton)
Distorted sedimentary layers at Calico (photo by David Patton)
Tilted volcanic layers, Miocene (ca. 12 m.y. old) above Calico (photo by David Patton)
Valley of Fire (photo by David Patton)
Calico gets its name from its colorful rocks, a product of earthquake faulting, folded sedimentary layers and igneous intrusions. 500 silver mines dot the area. (Photo by David Patton)
Calico Antique Wagon (photo by Ed Pastor)

What’s Included?

Tour package includes charter bus, two nights’ lodging in Las Vegas, all breakfasts and lunches, natural science lectures en route, museum and park fees, and a tour guide booklet. Your trip fee also includes a $150 tax-deductible donation to the Skeptics Society.

Questions?

Email us or call 1-626-794-3119 with a credit card to secure your spot.

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