Most Popular Attraction at Great Basin National Park With stalactites, stalagmites, and helictites, plus more exotic geologic phenomena, Lehman Caves offer a cool activity in the western United States every day of the year. Hikers at Great Basin National Park agree that Lehman Caves is the park’s most popular walk-about, even though the trail through …
Where Aged Trees and Alpine Lakes Surround the Massive Wheeler Peak Well over 13,000 feet, Wheeler Peak stands as a sentinel over the grand Nevada basin; a central figure at a national park that also includes Lehman Caves. Walk Among 5000-Year-Old Trees While most visitors to the west flock to the National Parks of the …
Reno is smaller than some other gambling towns but has just as many ways to get in trouble. With Lake Tahoe close by, a Reno vacation can take many shapes. Some vacation destinations can be fairly one-dimensional. People go to these places because they offer a specific type of entertainment that the whole gang enjoys. …
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Family Summer Activities In And Around South Shore There is no end to fun things kids can do in beautiful Lake Tahoe. Lake Tahoe is a vacation destination that offers up a lot of family fun. During the summer months, visiting one of Tahoe’s many beaches brings smiles and giggles to kids. Many locations offer …
Nevada’s Story Unfolds in Eclectic Array of Exhibits Silver used aboard the U.S.S. Nevada, a recreated Indian village, a prehistoric fish, baskets, ball gowns, and the replica of an underground mine portray the state’s history. Just a stone’s throw from Carson City’s largest casino, and not too much farther from the state capitol building, is …
A Historical Walking Tour, Museums and Culture Reflect Area’s Past Carson City’s Victorian landmarks, Nevada’s premier history museum, a former Indian school, and rail museum offer intriguing glimpses into Western U. S. early days. Northern Nevada’s Carson City, only 30 miles south of Reno, offers an alternative to the bright lights, glitter, and glitz for …
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Western U. S. Historic Sights Star in Non-Neon Vacation Spot Nevada’s first settlement, historical attractions, Basque dinners, movies and concerts in city parks, small-town celebrations provide elements for relaxing vacations. The Carson Valley begins just south of Carson City, Nevada’s state capital. It’s an ideal destination for people who want to experience non-neon in the …
Fort Churchill is a historic Army fort near Carson City, NV. The fort was used as a Pony Express station and to deter Native American aggression. A little more than 8 miles south of Silver Springs, Nevada on U.S. Highway 95 Alternate, Fort Churchill is situated in the quiet high desert landscape so commonly found …
Summerlin Nevada Day Trip According to the official website of Summerlin, the community is a 22,500-acre land that boasts of well-planned residential homes and recreational facilities which include more than 150 parks. Relax in the parks and experience the local culture, something off the beaten track of the rest of Nevada. Nature Trips in Summerlin, …
