Area 51 is one of those places that screams mystery. Located in the middle of nowhere, in the Nevada desert north of Las Vegas, it’s a highly secretive military facility. The main purpose of this place was to test advanced aircraft and technologies. But, the place is shrouded in tales of unexplained events and sightings of extraterrestrial activities. Here are twenty interesting and bizarre things linked to it.

Rachel, Nevada is like the closest human settlement to Area 51 and it’s become UFO central. The town is rich in UFO lore. In 1996, for instance, folks there reported military personnel recovering some strange object nearby. Then there’s Route 375, also known as the Extraterrestrial Highway. People driving this route claim to have seen UFOs and other paranormal phenomena. There’s also the Alien Research Center nearby, which is like your go-to place for all things UFO-related. It’s a gift shop and museum full of UFO artifacts and souvenirs. This desert area is now a hub for UFO enthusiasts hoping to catch some extraterrestrial action themselves.

There’s even this weird incident involving a driver in a random white car searching mailboxes just outside Area 51. This adds to the mystery because, well, it’s a military base—what kind of mail are they getting? Black mailboxes around the desert, rumored to be used by the U.S. military, are suspected for storing and transporting top-secret stuff. Conspiracy theorists go wild with ideas—classified materials, communications with aliens, advanced tech, you name it.

Tikaboo Peak serves as an unofficial observatory for Area 51. It’s located about 26 miles northwest of the base and offers a clear view of Area 51’s runway, hangars, and other mysterious structures. Getting to the peak is no cakewalk. Access is restricted, and permits are necessary, not to mention the hike to the top. There have been reports of strange sightings by those who’ve made it up there—UFOs, weirdly shaped aircraft, and bright lights. Eerie, right?

Google Maps has also fueled the frenzy. Sometimes, people claim to find strange things near Area 51. Back in 2016, a man named Scott C. Waring said he found an image showing a giant robot near the base. The picture quickly went viral with people speculating it could be a covert military project or alien activity. Then another UFO enthusiast claimed to spot a mysterious object portal near Area 51, seen as a circular ground opening ringed with stones—potentially a secret entrance or a dimensional portal, who knows?

Area 6 might not be as famous as Area 51, but it’s just as enigmatic. It’s within the Nevada Test and Training Range and is used mainly for testing drones and other advanced technologies. Initially, it was constructed for nuclear testing back in the ’50s. In recent times, it’s become a testing ground for the latest drone tech, including the prototype of the RQ-170 Sentinel drone.

The Tonopah Test Range is another spot that’s shrouded in secrecy. Located northwest of Area 51, it was initially designed for nuclear weapons testing and later used for testing stealth aircraft and other advanced military technology. The world’s first stealth aircraft, the F-117 Nighthawk, was trialed here. The site is surrounded by a high-security perimeter. Some believe that secret experiments involving alien tech or other paranormal phenomena occur there.

Black helicopters are a recurring theme in Area 51 folklore. These unmarked helicopters are believed to be used by the military for suspicious activities around the base. Some think they’re used to fly personnel and materials in and out. Authorities have always denied any nefarious use of these helicopters, but the numerous sightings keep the theories alive.

Then there are those viral videos and photos. For example, footage showing people transporting what appears to be an alien body on a stretcher—some say it’s evidence of a government cover-up. This hearkens back to the famous Roswell incident in 1947, where a strange object crashed near Roswell, New Mexico. Conspiracy theories claim that the alien bodies from that crash were taken to Area 51 for experiments.

Janet Airlines is a secretive airline operating out of Las Vegas, serving several classified military installations, including Area 51. The planes are unmarked except for a red stripe. The airline operates from a private terminal, heavily guarded and shrouded in mystery. People speculate the airline transports classified materials or even alien tech.

Bob Lazar is another name that crops up regularly. He claims to have worked at a secret facility near Area 51, where he saw alien propulsion systems and even bodies of extraterrestrial beings. His stories are controversial and have been debated for decades, yet he remains a pivotal figure in UFO lore.

Ever heard of Paradise Ranch? That’s what Area 51 was called back in the ’50s and ’60s. The cover name was to hide its true nature—a secret test facility for advanced military technologies. Over the years, as the base became more known, the name ‘Area 51’ stuck.

Art Bell, a famous radio broadcaster, once got a call from a guy claiming to have worked at Area 51. The caller described seeing alien beings and mentioned secret government projects related to alien tech. This call has become legendary in the world of conspiracy theories.

Then there’s the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository, which some say has secret tunnels connecting to Area 51. Officially, it’s a site for storing radioactive waste. But its proximity to Area 51 fuels speculation about hidden tunnels and classified storage activities.

The Nevada Triangle is like the Bermuda Triangle’s less famous cousin, where numerous mysterious disappearances of aircraft have happened. The region is believed to host secret military installations and potentially extraterrestrial activities.

Reports of UFOs above Area 51 are a dime a dozen. From massive UFOs splitting into two aircraft, to passenger flights capturing dazzling lights in the Nevada desert, these stories keep the UFO enthusiasts’ collective imagination running wild.

The M Cave exploration is yet another mystery. In 2014, an adventurer named Kenny Veach set out to find a mysterious cave he had seen before but never quite reached. He never returned from this quest, leading to lots of speculation about what might have happened.

And finally, we circle back to the Roswell UFO crash of 1947. The official story is a weather balloon crashed, but many believe it was an alien spacecraft. Debris from the crash was said to be taken to Area 51, where alien bodies were reportedly found and examined. This incident is one of the most controversial and talked-about UFO stories.

These tales, whether fact or fiction, keep the aura of mystery surrounding Area 51 alive and kicking. From alleged alien bodies to secretive government projects and unexplained sightings, Area 51 captures everyone’s imagination and continues to be a hotspot for conspiracies and intrigue.