Photo by: Matt Kuehl
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
16 Ways To Give Ordinary Adventure The Heave-Ho
Almost like you’re getting away with something you shouldn’t in a state that’s sometimes overlooked, or dismissed and stereotyped as flat, barren and empty, when it comes to getting outside in the Silver State, there is no ceiling. Whether you’re basking in one of the dozens of off-grid soaks beneath the milky way, summiting one of Nevada’s 63 summits over 11,000 feet, working a line in the world’s best outdoor climbing gym, reeling in tigers in Lamoille Canyon, or two-wheelin’ in the heart of the Mojave, there’s nowhere like Nevada when it comes to outdoor recreation. Ready to get out there? Read on for 16 ways to get out of the house and into some of the best outdoor rec in the West.
















1. Chasing the buzz that comes with ripping Nevada’s newest trail systems.
2. Giving migrating raptors once over, then putting them back on their flight plan in the Goshutes.
3. Grabbing a belay bud to hit the best outdoor rock climbing gym on Planet Earth
Matt Keuhl
4. Earning your spot on the IGFA Royal Trout Slam in Jarbidge Wilderness
5. Diggin up your very own turquoise, black fire opal, or garnet in them thar hills
6. Catching a charge off those storied Washoe Zephyrs, and seeing that even Twain’s quip couldn’t articulate their exhilarating fury
7. Realizing there’s no better way to let the Mojave show herself to you than getting a little sand in those chompers
8. Heading deep into the heart of the golden west at Nevada’s hundreds of ghost towns
9. Kayaking from the base of a Modern Marvel of the World, to the glimmering Emerald Cave
10. Embracing crowdless euphoria on an untouched drop in the Rubies
11. Two wheelin’ through the Road Trip Capital of the USA
12. Catching summit fever from Mt. Charleston all the way to the Matterhorn
13. Taking views of Big Blue to new heights
14. Kicking your idea of a “Sunset Picnic” into high gear
15. Living your best Snow White moment for real at the Mount Rose Meadows
Photo by: Zach Youngberg
Mount Rose Wilderness AreaZach Youngberg
16. Unlocking off-grid magic only a place like Nevada can produce
1/1
Get the lowdown on even more ways to get outside in the Silver State here.

Wildlife
Find Your Flock: 6 Premier Perches for Birding in Nevada
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.

Winter Sports
12 Reasons To Hit Las Vegas In Winter (That Have Nothing To Do With The Strip)
From the world's best mountain biking trails, outdoor rock climbing gym, natural hot springs, and ski slopes, get the lowdown on why visiting Las Vegas and surrounding areas is better in the winter than anytime else.

Outdoor Recreation
Wildflowers: Chasing Blooms Across the Silver State
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.

Rock Climbing
Rock On: Nevada’s Rock Climbing Playground
Nevada’s plentiful canyons and mountains offer a lifetime’s worth of climbing opportunities.

Winter Sports
Winter State-Cation: Warm Weather Escapes in Southern Nevada
By Megg Mueller
Ditch the sweaters and mittens. From hitting the links and perfecting your cannonball to getting off road (on two feet or two wheels), southern Nevada is a warm winter wonderland.

Outdoor Recreation
Finding Fall Colors in Northern Nevada
By Kippy Spilker
Wondering where to find fall colors in northern Nevada? The Silver State has a plethora of autumnal hues to offer leaf-peepers.

Stargazing
Star Sanctuary: Stargazing at Great Basin National Park
By Cory M.
Over the past decade, Great Basin National Park has become famous for an increasingly rare natural resource: its near-perfect night sky.

Camping
Nevada Camping: Tried-and-True Spots for Ultimate R&R
Whether you want to be tenting it up beside a trout-packed alpine lake, overlanding under the most spectacular stargazing you’ve ever experienced, or pulling the RV into a beautiful park, Nevada offers seemingly endless choices for every camping style.

Outdoor Recreation
Capturing the Nevada Landscape One Timelapse At A Time
Nearly two years of traveling through Nevada and shooting time-lapse photography during his free time, Derrick Lytle showcases a spectacular array of timelapse photography across the Silver State. From the Ruby Mountains, to Lake Tahoe, Valley of Fire State Park and beyond, plan your astrophotography tour through the Silver State.