For thousands of years, the Paiute people have made the Pyramid Lake Indian Reservation their home. It’s an area steeped in Native American history and has long been a source of fascination for experts. However, nobody knew just how unusual this area was until a single geologist stumbled upon some strange-looking boulders where Winnemucca Lake once stood. And once the curious scientist decided to get a closer look, he quickly realized there was no going back.