Explore Nevada’s Atomic Bomb Testing Past | Outdoor Nevada

Join John Burke as Outdoor Nevada explores the atomic legacy that shaped the Silver State. From the National Atomic Testing Museum in Las Vegas to the haunting expanse of the Nevada National Security Site, we trace the history of America's nuclear testing era — where Cold War anxieties met scientific ambition. Witness the craters, crumpled steel, and still-standing mannequins of Frenchman Flat and Sedan Crater, and learn how atomic blasts changed global politics and local communities alike. Then wind down at Atomic Liquors — Las Vegas’ oldest freestanding bar — where rooftop cocktails once accompanied mushroom cloud viewings. Learn more: https://www.vegaspbs.org/outdoor-nevada/ ~~~~~ Follow us at Facebook:   / vegaspbs   Instagram:   / vegaspbs   Website: https://www.vegaspbs.org/ Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.vegaspbs.org/community/ev...