KUNR Senior Reporter Paul Boger travelled to Area 51 over the weekend to witness the events there as they unfolded. You can find his detailed coverage here, along with a break down of the mysterious history of the site. This slideshow highlights some of the sights from his reporting trip for those of you who chose, you know, not to trek into the Nevada desert to "storm" a guarded military installation.
The Sights Of Area 51
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It was a party-like atmosphere outside the gates to Area 51 as thousands of visitors descended upon the enigmatic base as part of the "Storm Area 51" viral event.
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A man in a full-body green leotard dances with an inflatable, plastic alien in front of the gates to the Nevada Test and Training Range – otherwise known as Area 51.";
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The “Storm Area 51” event brought thousands of visitors to the gates of the military installation. Most treated the event as an opportunity to pose for pictures and party; however, a few arrests were made.";s:
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The event also drew significant media coverage. Dozens of news outlets, including this one from France, covered the event.
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A Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputy speaks to visitors outside the gates of the Nevada Test and Training Range. The gates were under 24 hour guard. In the background, military used a camera to take photos of individuals who approached the gates. ";
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A few miles north of Area 51 is Rachel, Nevada, a tiny town of about 54 people. Perhaps the biggest attraction in the town is the Little A’Le’Inn – a tavern and motel that caters to Area 51 tourists. It also served as the base of operations for Alienstock";s:3:
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A man dressed as an escaped alien walks along the “Extraterrestrial Highway” outside Rachel, Nevada.";s:
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While many festival-goers dressed in costumes for the event, others took a more low-key approach, deciding instead to make tin-foil hats.
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A documentary film crew speaks to Connie West, the owner of the Little A’Le’Inn about the Aleinstock festival.";s:
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An alien-shaped mannequin waves goodbye to visitors of the Alienstock Festival as the event came to a close Sunday.
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