Technology is wonderful, but it’s good to step away from the devices and into the great outdoors every so often. With thousands of hiking trails, the country’s darkest skies and unforgettable road trips, the Silver State offers numerous ways to get a little out there (while getting off your device). Hiking You’re never too far […]
Whether you’re looking to ogle Ice Age fossils, meander among natural arches and ancient art, or venture off-grid into a haven of otherwordly rock formations, read on to find out what awaits you at Nevada’s three unique national monuments. Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument Some of the most complete, extensive and valuable records of […]
Nevada-made goodies to wrap and only-in-Nevada experiences to map — if you’re looking to share some Silver State love this holiday season, Travel Nevada’s got you covered ‘Tis the season when the bells are silver, the tinsel is silver — when it snows, even the Spring Mountains’ snow-capped peaks twinkle with a silvery shimmer. It’s […]
Get some Nevada Day adventure inspiration from some of the larger-than-life personalities who helped shape the Silver State Nevada has always been a magnet to unusual and extraordinary characters—and not just here in one of the most unique cities in the world. Las Vegas has certainly attracted its fair share, but beyond the neon, the […]
More than 50 million annual visitors certainly aren’t wrong about visiting our wild, beautiful state. Big-name locales like Valley of Fire and Red Rock Canyon reel in multitudes from around the world—in every season, to boot—and for good reason. However, at the very same time, the Silver State also beckons to seekers of serious solace […]
Embrace your inner oddball at these unusual slices of the Silver State. Discover why, here in Nevada, our quirks are our perks… Let’s face it: Nevada’s always been a little… different. But as a state home to Wild West mining towns, top-secret government facilities, mob-run casinos, and renegade art festivals, how could it not? The thing is, […]
Las Vegas may be the nightlife capital of the planet, long flocked to by DJs, actors and other famous types. But every now and then, it’s nice to spend an evening with some real stars. Luckily, Nevada boasts the darkest skies in the Lower 48, and—even with our metro’s millions of lights beaming into […]
When it comes to adventures, we’re always looking for cool new places to go. But as the thermometer climbs in southern Nevada, that search becomes a lot more literal. Luckily, our region is no stranger to some seriously epic watering holes. Lakes, rivers, and springs? Absolutely. But also the other kind: what we call Sagebrush […]
Believe it or not, our state is home to more ghost towns than actual populated ones. And a bunch of these time-tested beauties are yours to explore; all you need is your vehicle and a sense of adventure. Next time you’re in need of a blast from (and with) the past, pack up and point […]
Park-packed Weekend It doesn’t get much more out-of-town-for-the-weekend than this wild trip. Marked by stunning contrasts around every bend, this route blasts out of Vegas, winding through wide-open country to several spectacular Nevada state parks—each completely different—and a couple of classic, historic, small-town-Nevada towns. Pro Tip? Pack all the things; this route is replete with […]
