3.7.1. Context

The Walking Box Ranch is located approximately 7 miles west of the Town of Searchlight in Clark County, Nevada. Clark County is a destination for many people due to the number of urban entertainment options as well as numerous recreational and cultural attractions. The Town of Searchlight serves as a gateway to Lake Mojave and attracts many throughtravelers. The Searchlight Museum provides a relevant parallel for understanding existing and future non-academic visitation at the Walking Box Ranch. The museum’s peak visitation period is typically November through March. The average monthly museum attendance is approximately 400 visitors, but can reach up to 1,500 visitors per month during peak season. Typical museum visitors include retired travelers, often traveling by RV , and senior citizen and school tour groups.