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Park-hop your way through 24 Nevada State Parks, Great Basin National Park, and Beyond With the largest, clearest, purest alpine lake in North America, it’s no surprise that millions of people from around the globe head for Lake Tahoe National Forest every year. Whether you’re looking to ski, mountain bike, hike, or sunbathe your way […]

What to Know Before Visiting Nevada So, what is Nevada known for? For starters, it’s one of the most iconic metropolitan areas on Earth. Then, of course, beyond that neon glow, there are all the can’t-believe-it’s-really a desert and mountainscapes, dotted with surreal parks and bubbling hot springs, lit up by the brightest stars in […]

An incredible little reservoir not far from Ely, Illipah is a perfect high desert escape with great fishing and camping, and in close proximity to the area’s best ghost towns, too.

With no residents for more than 100 years, dilapidated buildings in a pristine Wild West setting, and no goods or services, Rhyolite is arguably one of the best ghost towns in Nevada, making for an incredible day trip out of Las Vegas.

Nevada leads the country in gold and silver, but keep digging. These hills also yield a kaleidoscopic spectrum of precious and semiprecious gems, too. Can You Dig It? (The Answer Is Yes, You Literally Can.) Season All Seasons Region State of Nevada Nevada’s mining story broke ground before it was even an official state, as […]

Plenty of Legendary Nevadans—we’re talking Mark Twain, Howard Hughes, Virgil and Wyatt Earp, Sarah Winnemucca, Robert Laxalt, the Rat Park and Julia Bulette—rocked rich, colorful, larger-than-life personalities that shaped Nevada’s own. The First to Call Nevada’s Great Basin Home From the Fremont people and the Ancestral Puebloans to the Western Shoshone and Northern Paiutes, Nevada’s […]

Vegas is a lot of things—including weird. If you’re the kind of traveler who believes no trip is complete without saying, “Well, THAT was a little odd!” then we’ve got your next eccentric adventure covered with this lineup of favorite #WeirdNevada wonders in and around Las Vegas, as well as some extra tips on what else to see and do nearby.

Let’s face it: Interstate 80 is a stretch of highway you’ve probably blasted down, pedal-to-the-metal, on your way to somewhere, well… else. If so, you’ve been missing out. In fact, few parts of our state brim with as much western heritage and unspoiled scenic splendor as northeastern Nevada. Elko beckons western buffs with buckaroo art, cowboy crafts, and hearty meals, while glacier-carved Lamoille Canyon and Angel Lake promise to steal your breath, both on stunning hikes and through your camera lens. So pack your boots and bring your appetite for an Elko County adventure.

Boulder City’s first murderess, an infamous ghost dog, tales from Area 51 and local UFO sightings, and the ghosts of Hoover Dam’s past is the name of the game at this Nevada ghost tour, set in the heart of Historic Downtown Boulder City. 

Virginia City, Nevada is an old west town that’s famous for 1859’s Comstock Lode silver ore discovery. With wild Virginia City events, sights, and culture that celebrate its deep roots, Virginia City is a step back in time, any day of the week. After all these years, Virginia City remains one of Nevada’s most popular and historic destinations.