An early-day gold camp, now turned rustic mountain community, Atlantic City is located four and a half miles east of South Pass City. Most of the historic buildings are still standing, and many are occupied by small, thriving businesses that cater to tourists. Close by, one can see remnants of abandoned and active gold mines, since gold is still the lure that attracts people to Atlantic City.
Hiding six miles from the nearest "road" (a barely-discernable dirt track narrow enough to make spelunkers claustrophobic), I'm thinking the fish I am in search of aren't as stupid as I've been told. If they were stupid they'd be right off the road, where even the laziest of fishermen could toss a line in. read more
Five Springs Falls Recreation Site, along Hwy 14A about 25 miles east of Lovell, provides unique vertical cliff habitat that is kept moist by the spray from a 100 foot waterfall. The granite walls surrounding the falls provide a home for four rare and sensitive plant species. read more
