Loneliest Road in America Road Trip: 3 Days Driving Highway 50 Through Nevada 

As a truck driver. Don’t recommend driving at night. May pass a car every 10 min and it’s so dark you definitely will feel like your seeing things that aren’t really there.

The best part of the video is the relationship between father and son

As "they" say - "Your Daddy raised you right." Seems like it would be great to have a Dad like this man.

My dad loved road trips, and my mom and he were always travelling to see different places. After he passed away, Mom was still able to get out on the road for a while. So, we did a bunch of road trips together. Every time that I would go down a side road to explore or investigate some signed attraction, she would exclaim, "You are just like your dad with that: That's what he would always do. Sadly, her health does not permit her getting around much nowadays, but she still has great memories of all those trips and adventures.

To still have your dad around is a true blessing from God. To actually be able to do road trips with him are memories for a lifetime. My dad is gone and we never got a chance to do this. If anyone is reading this you just don't know how important it is to do this. Honor your mother and your father and you will live a long life. You will also be thankful and at peace with a treasure trove of stories and memories to share. Nothing can replace the time spent with your parents so don't waste or ignore it. Make them a priority in your life. Thank you for this video. Seeing you and your dad melts my heart. This was a real blessing and a joy to me. I miss you dad.

I wish I could take that trip with my Dad,,, your so lucky.. Enjoy your Dad every day.....

I went down this road on a motorcycle by myself at night. It was pretty eerie but awesome. I even stopped in the middle of a 90 mile stretch with no services for a while. Every car (about 4) that drove by stopped to ask if I needed help. I was just admiring the scenery with a long range flashlight I had on me. I'm from Illinois so the vast openness is very awe inspiring!

I am from Yemen, and I love America, the most beautiful spot on the face of the earth. I envy its people. I wish I were one of its residents. I find comfort in exploring and seeing the beauty of its land on RU-vid. ❤❤❤

"My dad and I..." That's the win, right there.

I cried watching this, I grew up in Reno and my Dad sold industrial equipment. I loved going with him on trips to Austin, Ely, Tonopah, and exploring the great smoky valley, the Reese River valley and central northern Nevada in general. Miss you Dad.

the memory of this traveling (son and dad) will last forever. like this very much. GBU

The main reason for the Pony Express stations being fenced off is due to people taking some rocks as souvenirs and others knocking rocks out of the walls just because they could. To preserve the remaining walls intact they have to be protected from visitors. If you look closely at these places you will notice that the walls are not exactly left the way they were when they were first closed. Meaning; People were gradually dismantling the formed structure into nothing more than a pile of rubble.

The Love of a father and son is beautiful.

When I was young, around 60 years ago, my grandfather had some mining property by Baker Nevada and times I would go with him. We left home between 10 pm and midnight and being a kid would fall asleep during the trip. I would wake in the morning still in the car right at the Welcome to Utah sign. We would go in the cafe there at state line had have breakfast before heading into the mountains.

Wish my dad was around still. Love you Dad!

In June 1983, Me and my buddy Bill were riding our Harleys from Denver to Reno. The Great Salt Lake was flooding south forcing us to take a detour. We didn't want to ride at night but we had no choice. 30 miles east of Ely, going about 65 mph, we crested a hill to find a herd of cows on the road. I hit the the second cow, Bill was a little behind me and avoided them. I was knocked out, Bill thought I was dead. We waited about 45 minutes till a van showed up going east. He stopped, threw me and my bike into the van and headed west to the hospital in Ely. Long story short, I'm ok

My dad who was my best friend died in May of this year. He loved road trips but road trips through the desert especially. Thank you for sharing. This video made a lot of us think of our dads🤗

I rode the entire Rt 50 on my Bicycle in 1983...solo! The only "support" I had, was anything I could carry on my bike-tent, tire repair kit etc... My favorite town was Austin, I wish I could have spent more time site seeing! Great Video!

You guys are the best. Knowledgeable, nothing forced, easy going, just sharing what you do. Perfect.

I have driven every inch of US50 Ocean City, Maryland to Sacramento, Ca. I was raised 25 miles south of Vincennes, IN. Abraham Lincoln crossed the Wabash River there in Vincennes 100 yrs to the day before my Father was born in Illinois. I lived just north of Ocean City in Dover while in the Air Force for a year. And i also lived in South Carson Valley for nearly two years. I worked for the Commissary in Fallon while working as a vehicle operator/ Forklift operator. I lived near Minden/Gardnerville.

When I was 14 years old in 1956 me & my buddies would drive up to Virginia city from Reno to drink & play the slots at the saloon, no tourist then, no people at all. Life was really free then.

The best part is traveling with the fittest and happiest dad 👍👍👍

July 4, 1993, riding my mountain bike to South Dakota, i celebrated your great nation in the loneliest town on the loneliest highway in America. Even the firetrucks were needed during the fireworks!

When I want to get away from everyone and everything I come to these videos. They are so peacefull

It's cool you take road trips with your Dad. I did too. I took several road trips with my Dad but sadly lost him just over a year ago but I still have my many great memories.

ok, here's my story of Route 50. I'm from the UK and 3 friends and I all flew into San Fran to hire Harleys and take a 1800 mile road trip taking in Fortuna, the Redwoods, Route 50, Lake Tahoe, a couple of National Parks, down to Monument Valley and finally into Vegas where we were going to fly back from. Day 2 of our trip was the part where we took Route 50, and trust me this place is BLEAK. Stunning landscapes but nothing apart from distant mountains, scrub and (probably) snakes. With the highway being so empy we took turns in blasting out in front of the rest of the pack (4 of us in all) without our helmets on and enjoying the sun whilst various rock classics blasted out of the bike's stereos. Who wouldn't??? The guy who "organised" the trip mentioned in passing where we were heading motel name wise, but nothing more and didn't inform the other members of the party either. Great thinking huh? Our phones weren't compatible in the US and even if they were I seriously doubt you'd manage anything resembling a signal out there. So when I went blasting on ahead I must have gone straight past our turning which I think (with hindsight) was the 379. After a while when they hadn't caught me up I pulled to the side of the road and waited for the guys. And waited. And waited. After an hour I realised they weren't coming. Now, if you aren't aware of it Harleys are huge gas guzzlers so in the middle of nowhere with only a third of a tank of gas and no map nor sat nav on my phone, I had no choice but to aim for the nearest town. This was Ely. There i would fill the bike up and ask if they knew where the motel was! Sound thinking. Luckily managed to remember the name of the motel when the "organiser" mentioned it earlier in the day. When I got to Ely I pulled into the first gas station on fumes and asked if they knew where the motel "whatever" it was called was. They did!!!!!....... but they also said I was about 100 miles away from it and it's near some old mine. They gave me some basic directions so I set off again back the way I came, it was now getting dark. And cold. VERY cold. :/ As I rode back along the 50 I saw a sign warning travellers of hitchhikers and that due to a maximum security penitentiary being in the area that hikers could be escaped criminals. This just keeps on getting better! I kept on going getting more and more tired and nervous as I went. I was now freezing cold and pitch black. I only had jeans, a t-shirt and a lightweight non-waterproof coat on. Now, this was 2014 or 15 and the year of torrential rain and flash floods throughout Nevada and as I turned onto the 379 the heavens opened. The storm was wild! Torrential rain, thunder and probably the most violent lightning I'd ever experienced! The rain was coming at me horizontally and at force. My helmet was open faced so I was getting blinded by the rain as it hit my eyes with enough force to make them bloodshot. I had no riding goggles only sunglasses and they'd be useless now it was fully dark. I could barely see but there was nowhere to stop and it was getting colder. The lack of vision meant I could only do 15mph maximum as I was riding blind, with either scrub at one side of the very narrow road or huge drops on the other! This I did for a couple of hours. 😳 😳 😳 I was seriously thinking of giving up and potentially sleeping rough somewhere but EVERYWHERE was under half a foot of rainwater!!! In the total pitch black I saw some distant lights behind me. As they got closer I realised it was a state trooper in a large 4x4! I'm saved!! As he pulled me over he asked me my name and said that my friends had rang the Police as I had gone missing 5 or 6 hours earlier. He said he knew where they where staying and if I followed him we'd be there in about 20 minutes. So I set off again. The cop didn't realise I could barely see and shot off ahead at about 60mph, he stopped for me and asked why I was going so slowly, I explained and he apologised but added that 20 minutes would be about an hour at my pace, or lack of. He shone a torch in my eyes and could see my eyes were bloodied. I finally arrived at the motel (a weird soul-less faux retro 50's style thing, with a chequered floor and red seating near the mine) sometime around midnight. (If anyone knows this motel please let me know the name of it so I can look it up!) I was freezing cold, soaked to the skin, could barely see and was absolutely exhausted. On reflection I could have easily died out there that night, as the tempertaures drop dramatically in the desert and the ensuing storm didn't exactly help. The morale of the story is if you are travelling this Route MAKE SURE all your party know EXACTLY what the route is - oh, and get a better organiser as a friend! ;)

I crossed The Loneliest Road in America in 1998..... Having driven from Florida to California to Lake Tahoe, Carson City, Virginia City and then to Reno & Pyramid Lake, and then decided to cross Nevada on Highway 50 (LONELIEST ROAD IN AMERICA) to Ely, NV and down to Las Vegas, to Colorado for about a year, and then drove back to Florida... Great journey!!!

Excellent tour, BUT the best part is experiencing the lovely relationship you and your Dad have with one another! THANKS!!!!!

I think the coolest thing about your trip is that your dad was around to take it with you

Here I am at almost 60 and have never been more than 300 miles from Washougal, WA. I'm going to see the country through your eyes if you don't mind.

This is the 3rd video I've watched from you two. You guys have a knack for making nice relaxing, yet informative videos. Great job. Hope you two make more in the future.

Love the bond you have with your dad.

A father and his son spending precious time together. Who the hell gives this a thumbs down, what's gone wrong with this world. Amazing video guys.

I was born and raised in Fallon, NV on the loneliest road in America. My first field trip was to the museum in Fallon and my grandpa still works on the naval base, which is where Top Gun was filmed! If you didnt stop for burgers at Middle Gate on the way to Sand Mountain then YOU MISSED OUT! 💕💞 Edit: Yay! You got the burgers. Middle Gate is awesome.

I remember taking the 395 to HWY 50 back in the early 2000's. From Ridgecrest, CA to Fallon and Sparks, NV. It was a lonely but angelic ride.

Time you get to spend with your dad is such a gift thanks for the video!

I solo pedaled my bicycle with camping gear on the loneliest road in America in September 2005. I bicycled across the west from Denver to San Francisco on 26 Days Journey. I did not feel lonely on Nevada's loneliest road because cars and towns were on the road. My loneliest road journeys for my bicycle experience were in Nullarbor Plain of Australia in May-June 1988, Namibia in March 1990, and Pamir highway in Tajikistan in September 2008. I adapted to be lonely and persevering well.

Your dad seems like a great guy. I’m envious of the obvious great relationship you guys have. Great video!

I love your shows and watch them whenever you put them out. You are so lucky to have your father not only alive but sharing your adventures. GOD bless the two of you.

The father & son duo. Wow! Heartwarming. ❤

I’ve ridden across Hwy 50 many times on my motorcycle. A lot of cool things to see. The Nevada Outback is some of the best exploration in the West.

I drove from Ely to Tonopah with my dad. I drove his car when I was 14 because there was no real chance of being caught. It was also at night.

No one better than your dad. This warming to my heart.

I discovered your videos recently and they really brighten my day and relax me. Great job on editing and audio. The videos just have such a good vibe and it's heartwarming to see you and your dad spend this time together. We need more of this in the world right now! Definitely inspires me to take more short trips to unexplored areas near me.

My buddy and I drove this incredibly beautiful stretch of Highway back in 1993. We were coming back from a 4-wheel drive adventure in Moab Utah. Great times, great trip! There were periods where we didn't pass a single car coming East for over two hours! It can be lonely!

What a great father/son road trip through a byway of forgotten Americana. I love it!. 👏

Thank you soo much for the drive boys! This road trip was awesome and I loved all the museums. So much history to be discovered right here in America. This was so nice to see a father and son take this trip together and discover lots of history. Thanks also for pointing out some super facts and land marks along the way. Just loved and enjoyed this remarkable video. Thanks boys!⁵

Your papa is the best trip partner. I love his enthusiasm and energy. Boy I miss my father. XOXO

Having done this drive a couple times now, it is easily one of the most underrated routes in the whole country. It is filled with breathtaking & otherworldly like scenes!

This was Awesome. You are blessed to have your dad, traveling and making memories together. 🙏🏼💜

Love watching you two spend time together.

I drove West through Nevada for the first time almost a year ago. Quite memorable was some of the best stargazing I’ve ever experienced in my life. Long stretches of highway with no lights offer a view of the sky you never get to see most places. Also, more mountains than I expected to see. Beautiful state!

Guys you will never forget this trip...not for the scenery but for the company...

Time spent with Father is the best 🥰🥰🥰

A great blessing indeed; having your dad with you.

Excellent! Tears as I think about my dad... Thank you!

Just discovered your channel and I enjoy it. Your dad seems like a chill and fun guy. It makes me miss my dad. Enjoy these moments while they last and please keep filming

“Pops” did a great job taking a bite from the Monster Burger

So cool you and your father are doing these road trips together!!! Fun to watch your dad is very very cool! 👍

Beautiful. You guys bring spots on the map to life for us. I can't wait to return to Nevada.

I’m a native Nevadan,loved your video,makes me want to drive 50😉You did an excellent video of the gems that are here in my state...👍👍thank you

At night is the best on this highway, the stars go on forever. People need to unplug from social media and get out and do what you did. Appreciate what you have around you.

Josh thanks for always having positive content. I've probably watched this over 100 times.

I love your videos! I especially enjoy the time you and your dad are sharing. You'll remember forever! Thank you for sharing!

I’m a proud Nevadan, born and raised. Thanks for showing how rich and beautiful our state’s history is.

You two make a good team, I wish I would have spent more time traveling with my father.

You probably don't know how much your "pops" loves that you call him that. All of my boys do it from time to time, and it makes me feel great.

What a great register of a lovely moemnt between you and your old man. I wish I had the opportunity to share more moments with my recently deceased dad. I planned many things to do with him but the lack of money and "time" were against it. Keep enjoying your dad and all the moments together. Make them happen!

You neglected to mention that Virgina City is where Hoss and Little Joe would go to drink in the saloon and get into fights, none of which they started, but always won...

You two are wonderful! Been stuck at home with a fractured knee, Found you two at week eight. You have the best trips I have ever seen. Good Job.!

You guys make me smile 😃 thank you for being so real.

Great video. Rural Nevada always gets crapped on for being nothing but desert, but I love the quiet, the old ghost towns and cemeteries and cool old mines.

I love your video because you promote not just the place you cover and filming but most of all the relationship that you have with your father... your awesome man...You and your dad is perfect team up...

I truly enjoyed this.... it is awesome that you and your dad have such a great relationship and enjoy traveling together like you do..

It is really great that you had a nice trip with your Dad...This trip you can remember for a long time. May God bless both of you.

Best part of this video and your Route 66 video is watching your time spent with your dad, enjoying each other's company. Priceless!

You'll have all these great memories as you get older.

After your BY FAR THE BEST I'VE EVER SEEN Route 66 video (and I've seen many, including VHS and DVD releases), I'm really looking forward to this one. I've driven most of 66 in pre-pandemic times, but not 50. BTW, I made sure to drive down 666 while I was in the area and am glad I did because they've now renumbered it.

Your Dad and you are like two cool close friends.. You are lucky to have a father like him.. I lost my Dad when i was really young but still remember every moment i spent with him.. its like a beautiful dream remembering him and his beautiful smile and hug.. by the way I really like your videos, your clear narration and explanation. Hats off all the way from Saudi Arabia 🎩🎩🎓🎓🇸🇦🇺🇸

My gran in Finland had one of those washing machines as well..Lol..what a memory trip 50 plus yrs in time suddenly.

In 2019, on my walk across America, I walked across the entirity of U.S. 50 across Nevada

Wonderful photography, great travel lore, and really love you sharing the fun with your dad!

Love watching you and your dad. I drove Highway 50 about 25 years ago Didn't realize there was so much to see. Thanks.

I love the father and son bonding on a great road trip, making memories!

I must admit , that big burger had my mouth watering.

Awesome road trip ..You are very lucky to do this with your Dad ...He obviously seems a great guy and a great dad to you !

What an incredible road trip! Interesting, informative, and entertaining along with wonderful commentary. You made me want to plan a trip like this myself. I hope to be able to do that sometime just by watching this. The best part is that you shared the trip with your pops. What fabulous memories you'll always have of spending time together like this. I subscribed to your channel about halfway through because I was enjoying it so much and couldn't wait to see the rest of it. You made me feel like I was right there with you too. Absolutely marvelous all the way through. Thanks for uploading this as I'll be checking out your other road trips as well.

Did the highway on a motorcycle solo & I wasn't lonely at all.

I drive this road daily it’s cool to see how outsiders look In

Love this❤ I remember taking long road trips with my dad from Los Angeles to Idaho (Couer'd Aleine) then the Leroy Saskatchewan. Many miles covered sights seen, talks had. Thanks for sharing guys

Its really amazing to see you guys from thousands and thousands miles away from india and feeling the same as u did 💖😘

Thanks for taking us on this trip guys. The bond you two have for each other is truly an inspiration.

As someone who’s lived in Nevada their whole life, I quite enjoyed this video... a lot

What a lovely trip, spending time with your dad. Love the video. Very interesting. Thanks for sharing.

That bonding experience between father and son is priceless. You made a great video and at the same time you made special memories for you and your dad. 😊

being a Pacific Northwestern road-trip lover, I have crossed central Nevada various times, having destinations as diverse as Nova Scotia, DC, Phoenix, and Los Angeles. The NW-to-SE route through Austin, getting you from Lakeview OR to Las Vegas, is equally full of spectacular "nothing and no one". One very special not-quite-Nevada site that surprised me with its quality and interest was the Historial National Park at Promontory UT, the last spike site for the transcontinental railway. I expected only a desolate windy view of a dormant track - but lo and behold, they have two fully functional and beautifully accurate replica 1869 locomotives, which on the day of our May 2019 visit were steamed up and actually moving!

You do a terrific, comprehensive job of showing us so much of what made/makes this country such a wonderful place. I hope you keep it up. Thank you for your time and effort. Chris

I really enjoyed this. Thanks so much for taking us along. Loved the Bristlecones!

I love your videos. It's great that you and your father travel so much together. Thank you for sharing your experiences. 🙂 ❤ 👏

Beautiful video, thank you. We live in Dayton Nevada. We love Nevada. “Homes means Nevada”