Cracking the Case of Death Valley's Moving Rocks at Racetrack Playa
Clip: Season 2 Episode 10 | 6m 31sVideo has Closed Captions
Discover what makes massive “sailing stones” move across Death Valley’s Racetrack Playa.
What makes 700-pound rocks glide across the desert floor in Death Valley? At Racetrack Playa, mysterious “sailing stones” have puzzled visitors and scientists for over a century — until researchers cracked the case. Outdoor Nevada host John Burke journeys to this remote playa to discover the secret that sets these massive rocks in motion.
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Cracking the Case of Death Valley's Moving Rocks at Racetrack Playa
Clip: Season 2 Episode 10 | 6m 31sVideo has Closed Captions
What makes 700-pound rocks glide across the desert floor in Death Valley? At Racetrack Playa, mysterious “sailing stones” have puzzled visitors and scientists for over a century — until researchers cracked the case. Outdoor Nevada host John Burke journeys to this remote playa to discover the secret that sets these massive rocks in motion.
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Boomtown to Ghost Town: Goldfield’s Wild Story
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Clip: S2 Ep10 | 6m 8s | Explore Goldfield’s boomtown past, haunted hotel, and quirky desert art and history. (6m 8s)
Neon Museum: The Glowing Legacy of Old Vegas Signs
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Clip: S2 Ep10 | 6m 56s | Explore Vegas history through iconic neon signs at the dazzling Neon Museum “boneyard.” (6m 56s)
Stargazing Beyond the Strip: Red Rock’s Night Sky Magic
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Clip: S2 Ep10 | 4m 47s | Stargaze at Red Rock Canyon and see Vegas’ night sky in a whole new light. (4m 47s)
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