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Whether you’re here to explore Lehman Caves, ancient Bristlecone Pines, the darkest skies in the USA, some of the Silver State’s tallest peaks, or animals that thrive here and only here, be sure to basecamp at one of the park’s many campgrounds—most of which are accessed by the spectacular Wheeler Peak Scenic Drive.

Nestled in the deliciously remote high elevation mountains surrounding Ely situated 1,000 in elevation higher than Lake Tahoe, this eastern Nevada backcountry byway is one that should float to the top of any Nevada adventurer’s list. 

About seven miles east of Fallon along the Loneliest Road in America, a short interpretive trail weaves among a rocky canvas etched with prehistoric petroglyphs. About 1.5 miles beyond lies Hidden Cave, a four-millennia-old Paiute-Shoshone storage site, which can be toured with guides from the Churchill County Museum.

America’s first and only “Nighttime Scenic Byway,” the Las Vegas Strip is home to some of the wildest scenery on Earth, illuminated by millions of lightbulbs, outlandishly groundbreaking architecture, and truly unparalleled people watching.

Prepare to see Lake Tahoe’s stunning version of “East Side Story,” starring Nevada’s serene wonder in all her glory, on one of three National Scenic Byways in Nevada.

At the Northern end of the Lake Tahoe National Scenic Byway, you can pick up one of the state byways, which takes you from the pine forest of Mt. Rose to the desert sagebrush of Reno all in a half-hour’s time – 45 minutes if you take it slowly. It’s a lesson in Nevada’s elevation changes, but well worth the 4,000-foot plunge.

Just outside of the magnificent Great Basin National Park and Lehman Caves, archaeologists have determined that the Fremont people created a village on this site, often referred to as Baker Village. Learn more about the Fremont people who lived here thousands of years ago.

Offering a robust look at the history of nuclear testing in southern Nevada and nationwide, there’s no better way to get to know Nuclear Nevada history than at the National Atomic Testing Museum in Las Vegas.

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area’s 13-Mile Scenic Drive doubles as a backcountry byway. It is a 13-mile, paved, one-way scenic drive that passes through arid desert landscapes, red and buff […]

Ready for a southern Nevada treat? Meet Lamolle’s southern Nevada sister: Rainbow Canyon. Serving up unspoiled scenes of the alluring Mojave Desert, this 3,000 foot canyon wall is a crowdless slice of paradise, hosts two NV State Parks, world-class climbing, and is only one mile from downtown Caliente.