We Visit the Most Guarded Base in the U.S.

In this episode of Silicon Valley Front Row, we leave the tech world behind to journey down Highway 375, the legendary Extraterrestrial Highway in Nevada. Our goal: to see how far we can get toward the world's most famous top-secret military facility—Area 51.

Inside this episode:


The City of Rachel: We visit the town that borders Area 51 to speak with locals like Sebastian at the "Alien Cow Poke" store.


Eye-Witness Accounts: Hear about the "zaniest" things flying over the desert, including military bombers flying as low as 200 feet.


The Shapeshifter Legend: We discuss local stories about things "wandering around" and the deep-seated belief in shapeshifters in the area.


The North Gate: We drive 8 miles down a dirt road to the "back gate" of Groom Lake, surrounded by barbed wire, cameras, and warning signs from the U.S. Air Force.


The Black Mailbox: We visit the historic site where whistleblower Bob Lazar first brought the world's attention to Area 51 in the late 1980s.

Is Area 51 just a test site for advanced military crafts, or is there truth to the rumors of reverse-engineered alien spacecraft?

Do you believe the stories? Have you ever seen something you couldn't explain in the desert? Let us know in the comments below!