Get a Little Out There

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.

Nevadans have a special place in their hearts for a sea creature known as the ichthyosaur. The official state fossil is the focal point of a state park, the namesake of a favorite northern Nevada beer, and the centerpiece of a new exhibit at the Nevada Museum of Art in Reno.

A desert state might not be the first place you’d think to check when looking for wildflowers, but thanks to our wide elevation range, Nevada has diverse climates that support an array of flowers. Here’s a highlight of some of our favorite wildflower watch areas.

Nevada brims with haunted history and strange wonders, earning it a reputation among paranormal enthusiasts as one of the most haunted parts of the country. A professional paranormal investigator recommends seven must-see pit stops.

These dark sky destinations often feel light years away from Las Vegas. But if you’re really shooting for the stars, you’re gonna want to get these gaze-worthy waypoints firmly on your radar.

These backcountry destinations might mean arrival by a rough road or hike, but time it right and you could have a pristine aquatic playground practically to yourself.

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.

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.