Located in the high desert of the Great Basin enjoy days of countless recreational opportunities. Learn More Immerse yourself in the Basque culture at the National Basque Festival every July. Learn More Home to the largest gold producing area in the United States, Elko hosts the Mining Expo every June. Learn More See More Experience the preservation of western culture! Learn More Walk in the footsteps of the Western Expansion. Learn More One of the largest collections of museum wildlife. Learn More See Less