Among its unique features is the Fly Ranch Geyser, located at Fly Ranch, a 30-minute drive north of Gerlach, a town with a rapidly declining population of just six people recorded in 2024.

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Fly Ranch, home of the man-made Fly Geyser, has been closed to the public for the last several years. Miller says it will be used for events and year-round gatherings.