Picks and Pans Review: Annual Camel Races, Virginia City, Nev. (sept. 12-13).

UPDATED 07/13/1981 at 01:00 AM EDT • Originally published 07/13/1981 at 01:00 AM EDT

In the 1880s camels hauled salt, used in processing silver, across the desert. Now they run a token 75-foot race. (Actually they tend to bolt in all directions if they move at all—but it's fun, and photographable.)

SOUTHWEST

Your Reaction

Follow Us

On Newsstands Now

Brad's Devotion: The Inside Story
  • Brad's Devotion: The Inside Story
  • Oklahoma Tornado: Heroic Rescues
  • Michael Douglas on Catherine's Health

Pick up your copy on newsstands

Click here for instant access to the Digital Magazine

Advertisement

From Our Partners

Watch It

Editors' Picks

7 Hot Ways to Show Offa Hot Summer Body | Kate Bosworth

7 Hot Ways to Show Off
a Hot Summer Body

SEE PHOTOS

From Our Partners