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Post by ~*~Kit_The_Kat~*~ on Nov 10, 2003 14:01:58 GMT -5
Area 51, also known as Groom Lake, is a secret military facility about 90 miles north of Las Vegas. The number refers to a 6-by-10-mile block of land, at the center of which is a large air base the government will not discuss. The site was selected in the mid-1950s for testing of the U-2 spyplane, due to its remoteness, proximity to existing facilities and presence of a dry lake bed for landings. Groom Lake is America's traditional testing ground for "black budget" aircraft before they are publicly acknowledged. The facility and surrounding areas are also associated -- with varying levels of credibility -- with UFO and conspiracy stories. In 1989, Bob Lazar claimed on a Las Vegas television station that he had worked with alien spacecraft at Papoose Lake, south of Area 51. Since then, "Area 51" has become a popular symbol for the alleged U.S. Government UFO cover-up.
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Post by Andi on Nov 12, 2003 8:56:14 GMT -5
Hey there
It's town (if you want to call it that) outside the base is called "Rachel, Nevada".
There's a little cafe' there too called "Little A "Le" Inn". It's really cute. They've got all sorts of Alien stuff in there to sell.
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Post by TrustNo1SM on Nov 12, 2003 12:58:16 GMT -5
really? I wanna go there and check it out
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Post by ~*~Kit_The_Kat~*~ on Nov 12, 2003 16:12:32 GMT -5
Too funny Andi, "Little A "Le" Inn", that's too cute!
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Post by Andi on Nov 13, 2003 11:25:21 GMT -5
Yeah, it's like out in the middle of nowhere too. They have really good burgers too. Roger and I went there a few years ago. We took each others picture in front of the Sign too.
If you ever go there, look on the Sign and it will say something like Aliens 1 (?) and Humans 0. It's funny.
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Post by acharmedprncss on Nov 18, 2003 8:01:31 GMT -5
really? I wanna go there and check it out me too !!! |
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Post by ~*~Kit_The_Kat~*~ on Nov 19, 2003 15:23:35 GMT -5
 I found this picture Andi, is this the place you were talking about? |
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Post by ~*~Kit_The_Kat~*~ on Nov 19, 2003 15:33:07 GMT -5
In Southern Nevada, just on the other side of Groom Lake, lies a millitary base that has been in question ever since its establishment by our government back in the early 50's. Rumors about Area 51 run rampant throughout the whole United States. From Flying Saucers, aliens, to secret government projects, I am sure we have heard them all. ![]() www.angelfire.com/nv/mywebpage/images/area51.gif [/img] Surrounding the secret millitary base are several signs like the one above, stating you are entering a Restricted Area. *AND* if you enlarge the sign, you will see in RED PRINT on the Very bottom of the sign reads bluntly: Use of Deadly Force Authorized! Area 51 has become a part of popular culture. An Air-Force base the government would like to keep a secret is now mentioned in everything from video games to serious news programs like 60 Minutes. In fact, while you seem to hear about Area 51 everywhere, the U.S. government still doesn't even acknowledge that Area 51 exists. But why all the hype? It is generally accepted that the U2, SR-71 and the Stealth Fighter were tested at Area 51. That is interesting enough, but what has people really intrigued is what is rumored to be there. Namely, alien spacecraft and aliens. Interestingly, Las Vegas is the closest large city to Area 51. Both places seem to thrive on mystery and illusion and having Las Vegas nearby makes for the ultimate road trip. As many find out, gambling, aliens, paranoia, and a fast rental car makes for a wicked combination. Area 51 is about 140 miles from Las Vegas. It is very easy to get to. From Vegas, take I-15 north to U.S 93, continue north on 93 for 85 miles to NV 375 and head west on NV 375, Nevada's newly christened "Extraterrestrial Highway." While easy to get to, you still have to prepare. You definitely don't want to wander onto the base by accident. The security guards won't care that you are a UFO fan who is visiting just for fun. Even though you don't see much, the drive is still interesting because of the mystery surrounding Area 51. At the very least, you will probably see military aircraft. On many trips, there are flights of B-52 bombers and F-15 fighters that flew low over NV 375. Most visitors will probably visit the nearby town of Rachel and drive a couple of miles down the base access road. Actually viewing the Area 51 base now requires extensive preparation. Since the military annexed the land that provided easy viewing, you can now only view the base from 30 miles away after a dirt road drive and a strenuous desert hike. The viewpoints are also inaccessible in winter. In summer, there are some group hikes sponsored by the Area 51 Research Center, the premier source of Area 51 information. The Area 51 access road is around mile marker 32 on NV 375. There is the wide dirt road going off toward a distant ridge. Known as the Groom Lake road, it is in the middle of nowhere and just begs to be driven down. Nearby Rachel, Nevada is also a must see for people visiting Area 51. The Area 51 Research Center, which publishes the Groom Lake Desert Rat magazine, and the Little A'le'inn, with its cool alien logo, are here. The Little A'le'inn restaurant and motel is like an oasis in the desert for UFO enthusiasts. You can eat, drink, buy alien souvenirs and, since this is Nevada, play video poker. To the left is a sattelite photo of the famed Area 51. Great place to visit if you do not actually go there. |
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Post by ~*~Kit_The_Kat~*~ on Nov 19, 2003 15:35:37 GMT -5
 Another sign posted nearby Area 51. |
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Post by Andi on Nov 21, 2003 9:18:46 GMT -5
Yeah, that's it Kit. On the right side of that picture, out near the highway, there's the other sign that says Aliens 1 and Humans 0 on the bottom of it. That's a pretty old picture too.
On the Highway there's signs that say Extraterrestrial Highway with pictures of Aliens on them. They're cute too. I bought a T-Shirt the last time we were there with an Alien on it. It's realy pretty tye-dyed green and blue.
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Post by acharmedprncss on Nov 23, 2003 21:37:53 GMT -5
kewl pics i wanna go forget the warnigns hehe
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Post by Andi on Jan 11, 2004 18:15:51 GMT -5
Well when they mean shot on sight, it means shot on sight.
When I was in the Air Force, I went with someone to deliver some messages to the NORAD (Northern Region Area Defense) Building. I was outside the fence and there were armed guards with their M-16's pointed right at me as they said "No Access without proper ID", it scared the crap out of me. I didn't move a muscle and the person I came with realized what was happening and came and saved me.
You can't even get within a mile of any of the gates now I'll bet. When we were there we didn't try to see the base because there wasn't much out there to see except desert.
Stuff changes all the time though, so don't expect it to look the same if you go see it five years from now. It won't.
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Post by wowposter on Sept 3, 2008 10:56:37 GMT -5
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