Ruby Valley is a part of the White Pines County region of Nevada, known for its Ruby Valley Pony Express Station. Major attractions include Western Folklife Center, Northeastern Nevada Museum, and Cowboy Poetry Gathering. Each year in the summer season there is fishing and camping for everyone to enjoy. Among the biggest companies in Ruby Valley are Ruby Lake Resort and US Department of The Interior Fish and Wildlife Service. The biggest schools here are Ruby Valley Elementary School and Elko High School. One of the best places to visit when you are in Ruby Valley is Stockmen's 24-hour Coffee Shop, one of the best restaurants in the area. Famous persons from Ruby Valley include Howard Egan, made the first transportation route through the city.