What about Area 51?
Area 51 is a secret military piece of government land, 6-by-10 mile long, about 95 miles north of Las Vegas. It is also called Groom Lake. The name 'Area 51 apparently is derived from a designation on an old map of the Nevada Test site, found nearby. In the center of Area 51, there is a large Air Force base, near the shore of Groom Dry Lake.
What's its use?
This site was selected during the mid-1950's. It is America's testing ground for secret aircrafts such as the U-2 spy plane, because if is a remote place and has a suitable land for landings. A-12, SR-71 and F-117A flights were also tested in Area 51, long before the government said anything about them.
A secret project which is also being carried there is the Aurora. The Aurora, also known as Dark Star or the Senior Citizen, is supposed to be a plane constructed with alien technology. Bu in fact, no one really knows what Aurora is about.
The base
The base in the center of Area 51 consists of 9 large hangers where the secret projects are probably being held. A supposedly former employee at the base, Bob Lazar said that there was another base called Area S-4 found at Papoose Lake (south of Groom Lake).
Area S-4 is found in the mountains, well-camouflaged. Its doors are painted sand-colored so that it blends with the land around it.
How's Ufos related?
Since the government do not divulge much about Area 51 and what is going on there, lots of rumors have surfaced about the place. Moreover, members of the public and even the president of America himself cannot enter in the base. However, one of the rumors that have long been claimed at Groom Lake seems to interest people more than others. It is the possibility of the presence of captured aliens, underground bases and flying saucers ther. Excitement concerning this rumor has somehow been amplified by Bob Lazar's story. A Las Vegan, Bob Lazar firstly related in a local interview on television that he had worked with ufos at the base in Area S-4 but confessed that he had not seen any aliens himself. Having no way to check his claims, everyone is brought to have his own opinion on its degree of credibility.
Ever since Bob Lazar publicized his story of aliens in Area 51, the surrounding lands have been buzzing with curious tourists, wanting to see ufos. Many of them are convinced they have seen one but there are so many natural explanations for their sightings that it is impossible to judge true ones from fake claims. Moreover, the inhabitants near Area 51 claim to have never even caught a glimpse of a ufo.
Talk about security!
Security in the base is more than in a prison. Guards nicknamed 'cammo dudes' patrol the military border. By the way, they got their names for their camouflaged clothing. They drive around in white Jeep Cherokees on which ther is no markings but government license plates. The cammo dudes avoid any possible contact with people but they are on close watch for any intruders.
There are also sensors along the roads leading to the base. They detect any vehicles passing by and warn the base. As if this was not enough, cameras are scattered all over the place.
If one day you make up your mind to visit Area 51, firstly do not even think about doing that! There are signs saying clearly 'Restricted Area' or orange posts to show that the border should not be crossed. It ever, despite all this you decide to go on with your plan, you would end up with an immediate arrest and a fine up to $600!
Wonder if Area 51 can be seen from any point?
If you are asking yourself this question, then read on. There used to be two places from which you can view the secret base. They were White Sands and Freedom Ridge but in April 1995, the Air Force closed these lands from the public. Today, there is only one place from which you can have a view of Area 51. It is from a distant mountain called Tikaboo Peak, which is 25 miles away from the base. To reach it, you need at least a tiring 11/2 hour hike, but perhaps it is worth it.