Pahrump

Pahrump lies 60 miles west of Las Vegas. Its name comes from the Southern Paiutes' language: pah means water and rimpi means rock. Flowing water emerging from rock. The population of the 20-mile long valley is 30,000. The area code (for all Nye county) is 775.

Pahrump is the nation's driest region, yet it sits over the third largest aquifer in North America.

In 1990 the Pahrump Valley Vineyards opened, and it is the only winery in Nevada, located at 3810 Winery Rd. It offers tours, wine tasting, and has a restaurant and gift shop. One hundred thousand people visit this winery every year. See www.pahrumpwinery.com.

Several small casinos are located in Pahrump.

See also www.saddlewest.com for information on the Saddle West Hotel, Casino, and RV Resort.