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We don’t bill Nevada as “The Weirdest, Wildest West” for nothing. Between multiple haunted hotels, mannequin cities built just for atomic bombing, and a little ol’ government facility by the name of Area 51, the Silver State is a hoppin’ hotbed of otherworldly experiences. Go supernatural sightseeing with this list of spooky sites, and prepare to get your paranormal on.

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.

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.

While many Silver State boomtowns have come and gone, there are still few better places to “drink in” the history of the Silver State than in the historic bars that were part of it—or, as we like to call ‘em, “Sagebrush Saloons.” See where to go, and what to order.

Double your fun this summer by pairing a road trip on some iconic Nevada routes with the anything-but-ordinary fairs, festivals, and races happening in cities and communities along the way.

From the grand champions of historic preservation, to a few spots to keep your eye on as they’re being preserved real time, this lineup of historic places found throughout Nevada all have one tasty thing in common: you can have the same experience there today as you could 100+ years ago. #NVHistory

Get out those calendars all you sky lovers, because Nevada is about to have a front-row seat to an otherworldly sight that hasn’t been seen in 11 years, and won’t be seen again until June 21, 2039! On Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, an annular solar eclipse will happen, and its peak obscuration will be visible across a large swath of the state.

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

Native Nevadan Wade Morgan describes why he is proud of his own Basque heritage, and how you can grab on to some of Nevada’s Basque scene for yourself while touring the Silver State. #NVEats

Whether you’re a bona fide bird nerd or a fledgling fan of our fine feathered friends, discover six of Nevada’s best birdwatching locales.