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Certified as the world’s fastest open road race by Guinness World Records, the Silver State Classic Challenge closes a public highway and sees vehicles of all kinds reach speeds beyond 180 mph.

Spring break. The phrase conjures many thoughts, but for parents it’s one simple question— where should we take the kids? The weather can be mercurial, much like the kids’ moods, but staying home is just not an option. Across the Silver State, spring break can be celebrated indoors and out, with adventures both near and far. Here are just a few. 

This historic icon’s influence spans more than 150 years. BY TAMERA BUZICK The best view of Nevada’s gold- and silver-mining days can still be seen from the Bowers Mansion porch. […]

University archeologist leads excavation at historic landmark in Carson City Archaeology team collaborates with local Native Americans on excavation and preservation of Stewart Indian School listed on the National Register […]

Walk the historic grounds of the Stewart Indian School—a boarding school for American Indian children for 90 years. Listen to alumni stories on a self-guided audio tour, and visit the newly unveiled Cultural Center & Museum. 

There’s no better place to get into Virginia City’s “spirit” than at one of the most haunted historic mansions in town. A magnet for paranormal enthusiasts, take a tour of this 150+ year old Comstock millionaire’s mansion for an authentic look into Nevada’s past.

For 28 years, Reno has transformed into Artown for the month of July. The nationally recognized event brings hundreds of performances in dance, music, and theater, not to mention art shows. Last year, Artown held more than 600 performances across 125 venues. International performers and headliners joined regional and local artists to entertain more than 300,000 attendees.

In memory of the past, 12 women fight to preserve its historic future. BY TAMERA BUZICK Grant Smith, author of “The Comstock Lode,” once wrote, “What boy or girl ever […]

Local Lore & Mysterious Matters Episode 3: A cashier conundrum, the Pyramid cradle, and the Sundance scandal. BY ERIC CACHINERO Mankind’s natural curiosity for the mysterious and unexplained spans our […]

  Lessons to be Learned Stewart Indian School is Still Teaching that the Past Should be Remembered BY JOYCE HOLLISTER Sports and girls. Those were what made Buck Sampson happy […]