The narrative of the Great Basin is not only about its geology and landscapes but also about its inhabitants. American Indians have lived in this area for centuries, and in more recent times, farmers, ranchers, Mormons, and sheepherders have also made the Great Basin their home. Great Basin National Park, a representative slice of this vast region, is filled with stories of people and places. From the Fremont Indians to the first explorer of Lehman Caves, Absalom Lehman, to the mining camps that used to speckle the South Snake Range, human history is richly woven into the park. These historical remnants are precious connections to the past, deserving preservation as much as the park’s natural wonders.