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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.

Looking for a double dose of adventure? Pair a picturesque hot spring soak with an awesome only-in-Nevada experience.

As one of Nevada’s 600+ ghost towns, what still stands at Rhyolite Ghost Town today has qualified it as one of the coolest around. Read on for 28 excuses to bump this one to the top of your to-do… as if you needed any. #NVGhostTown

More than fifty million annual visitors head for Nevada annually. Big-name places like Lake Tahoe, Valley of Fire, and Red Rock Canyon reel in multitudes from around the world. However, the Silver State also beckons seekers of serious solace and solitude. If you’re looking to get off the beaten path, then bolster your bucket list with this handful of lower-key, more crowd-free—but no less trip-worthy—Nevada destinations.

Ghost hunters and paranormal enthusiasts love the Silver State. Thanks to a Wild Western past packed with untimely demises and unfinished business, plenty of paranormal pros believe Nevada to be the most spectrally active state. However, out of Nevada’s plethora of “permanent residents,” the most famous spirit is Tonopah’s Lady in Red, who graces the historic Mizpah Hotel with her ghostly presence.

Discover the best places to spot migratory birds, bighorn sheep, wild horses and burros, the world’s rarest fish, and tons more spectacular species at wildlife refuges, animal sanctuaries, and zoological parks around Nevada.

These backcountry destinations might mean arrival by a rough road or hike, but time it right and you could have a pristine aquatic playground practically to yourself.