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Make Virginia City’s Uncommon Overnighter scene your loco-motive with a stay in the Ruby the Red Caboose—a 1950s caboose converted into a private guest suite, located in the heart of Nevada’s largest National Historic District.

Take a dirt-road detour south of Elko and discover the stunning natural beauty of Ruby Valley Hot Springs.

Owned and operated by veterans, this rustic RV park welcomes you to the heart of historic Goldfield.

For this issue, we visited a new Uncommon Overnighter in Eureka, and a new Sagebrush Saloon. What both these places have in common is that they are not new locations, […]

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS ISSUE Continuing the gushing, I will say this is one fantastic issue. Our history stories offer fascinating looks at Nevada’s only national memorial and another installment of […]

Nye County is a big place. If it were a state, it would be the 42nd largest—twice the size of Massachusetts. In addition to wide-open ranges and countless miles of dirt road, this area has a number of the nearly 600 towns that rose and fell in Nevada before the 1900s even had a chance to stretch its legs. While most towns bore fruit only for short periods, they literally left their mark on the state’s landscape. Many ghost towns have no residents, but they are still full of stories, if you listen carefully. 

Our desire to unplug and find some solitude is real. A heavy emphasis on the solitude part has been trending of late; venturing out solo is an increasingly popular way to travel.

I’ve been following a few social media groups devoted to solo travel, and specifically, solo travel for women. The idea is appealing for many reasons, but it’s also a bit scary. As writer and philosopher George Addair once said, “Everything you want is on the other side of fear.” So, with that in mind, I decided to take a solo camping trip to southern Nevada. 

Few road trips brim with as much Western heritage as Nevada’s Cowboy Corridor. And here’s the thing: Interstate 80’s speed limits hit 80 mph but when you come to a town, slow down. Beyond those off-ramps, you’ll find lively communities full of history and engaging attractions, with museums, restaurants, and festivals blend buckaroo, Basque, and American Indian traditions. So, pack your boots, hit the Cowboy Corridor, and become part of the story.

Nevada is a state made up of stories. For hundreds—and even thousands—of years, American Indians, emigrants, miners, and dreamers traversed Nevada’s ranges and deserts playing to the horizon and chasing dreams. In the process, they have left history that stands the test of time in the form of historical markers. The best way to discover these fascinating historical sites—around 270 total—is by incorporating them into your next road trip.

In 1862, a wagon bounced over a stretch of dusty road from the booming mining town of Aurora to Nine Mile Ranch, just outside soon-to-be Yerington. On board was Samuel Clemens (aka Mark Twain) racing to the aid of his seriously ill friend, Captain John Nye who owned the ranch. Nye recovered, but the trip cost Clemens a sizeable fortune. He lost his claim due to his absence. Clemens’ trek to Nine Mile Ranch was a costly one, but today, the benefits of visiting the area far outweigh any cost. The ranch is just one small part of the Walker River State Recreation Area (Walker River SRA) which opened in 2018.