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Nevada really lights up at night—and we’re not just talking about neon signs and dazzling marquees. Go beyond the urban glow and you’ll find the brightest stars in the darkest skies in the Lower 48. Scope out this lineup of stellar spots to spy constellations, the Milky Way, and thousands of stars with your naked eye—all within easy road trip range of Reno.

If there is any better feeling than the second those tires leave the pavement, you drop off grid with friends, and spend the day digging through places that made the Silver State well, the Silver State… someone kindly loop me in. #NVGhostTown

From Wild West gunmen and mining-era lady entrepreneurs to historical celebrities like Mark Twain and Howard Hughes, get up close and personal with some of the larger-than-life personalities who helped shape Nevada’s, and discover where to follow in their footsteps today. Come meet some Legendary Nevadans.

In honor of Nevada’s birthday, we’re back with another lineup of historical figures every Nevada-lover should get to know—as well as museums, state parks, and other intriguing places you can follow in their footsteps, all around the Silver State.

Let’s face it: Interstate 80 is a stretch of highway you’ve probably blasted down, pedal-to-the-metal, on your way to somewhere, well… else. If so, you’ve been missing out. In fact, few parts of our state brim with as much western heritage and unspoiled scenic splendor as northeastern Nevada. Elko beckons western buffs with buckaroo art, cowboy crafts, and hearty meals, while glacier-carved Lamoille Canyon and Angel Lake promise to steal your breath, both on stunning hikes and through your camera lens. So pack your boots and bring your appetite for an Elko County adventure.

In the mood for some spirited sightseeing? 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 for exploring if you’ve got a few free hours and a sense of adventure. Next time you’re in need of a frighteningly good field trip, pack up and point your car in the direction of these seven ghost towns outside of Reno.

Know someone who loves to get their hands on Nevada’s history and heritage? Treat that devotee of days gone by to a guided tour at famous locales, like Lake Tahoe, Virginia City, or Boulder City—on foot, on the water, or even on one of the state’s three still-chuggin’ scenic railways.

The Silver State is home to more ghost towns than actual populated ones. YEAH. And lucky for you, some of the best ones are practically in your backyard. Next time you’re in need of a frighteningly good day trip—and if you ain’t afraid of no ghosts—pack up the car and head for these eight ghost towns near Las Vegas.

Whether you want to be tenting it up beside a trout-packed alpine lake, overlanding under the most spectacular stargazing you’ve ever experienced, or pulling the RV into a beautiful park, Nevada offers seemingly endless choices for every camping style.

From a precious gem found nowhere else on the continent, to a tree older than the Great Wall of China, to a creature who can go without water for a year and beyond, Nevada is pretty proud to own some impressive icons. Read on for 12 fixtures you can experience—and develop a newfound passion for—only in the Silver State.