Get a Little Out There

Burning Man, held in the Black Rock Desert north of Reno, is an iconic event where creativity, radical self-expression, and community thrive. But the weeklong gathering leaves a lasting imprint on Nevada that extends far beyond the event itself.

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.

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.

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

Millions of years of geological activity have made Nevada a rockhounding paradise. Discover where to uncover turquoise, garnets, black fire opals, and so much more throughout the Silver State.

Haunted hotels, modern-day castles, a clown motel, and a train caboose are just a few of the most unique hotels in Nevada. Here’s our guide to delightfully uncommon Silver State stays.

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.

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 set to open at the Nevada Museum of Art in Reno.