Get a Little Out There

Over the past decade, Great Basin National Park has become famous for an increasingly rare natural resource: its near-perfect night sky.

This cocktail is not for the faint of heart: It was meant to warm the bodies and soothe the souls of sheepherders and cowboys.

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.

Goodsprings, Nelson, St. Thomas, and Rhyolite are a few of the famous ghost towns near Las Vegas. Saddle up and venture out—these Wild West towns are just a short drive from Las Vegas.

The Ruby Mountains are a summertime paradise for outdoor action-seekers of every stripe. With peaks that reach beyond 11,000 feet and the glacier-carved Lamoille Canyon within, the Rubies call to hikers, bikers, anglers, and anyone looking for a picture-perfect picnic spot.

We’re not trying to brag, but the staff of Travel Nevada really gets around the Silver State. We log countless miles in pursuit of all the best Nevada has to offer so we can share it with you. During our travels, we’ve had our fair share of tasty meals—and decided to dish on some of our favorites.

Las Vegas delivers the perfect love letter to all things punk.

Wanna beat the heat? Make a splash and raise a glass at these trip-worthy watering holes within easy reach of Reno.