You can visit the National parks and territories for extraordinary things to do in Nevada like hiking, biking, trekking, horseback riding, and angling. You can even discover ski slopes in the high mountains.
Similar to New Mexico, most people think Nevada is nothing but sagebrush and casinos. But beyond the neon streets of Vegas lies a land of forests and snow capped mountains, limestone caves, red rocks, pre-Columbian petroglyphs, old gold rush towns, hot springs, fossils, adobe forts, and some of the most fascinating wildlife in the US.
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Make sure to wander past the urban areas and towns and lose all sense of direction in Nevada's hidden regions to appreciate all the State brings to the table.
1. Sheldon National Antelope Refuge
For a few weeks a year, this semi-dry preservation zone becomes one of the most clamoring, dynamic and wild places in Nevada. That is on the grounds of the Black Rock Desert during Burning Man, a music and expressions celebration. Regardless of whether you're not around for Burning Man, the Black Rock Desert flaunts terrific vistas. From the desert, you can see in excess of twelve distinctive mountain ranges in the outskirts of the district.
Fly Geyser does not appear in the great tourist guides and, until a few decades ago, it was not even known by the inhabitants of the area. However, everyone agrees that it is a pearl; an accident of the hand of the man that has turned into an almost natural wonder near Gerlach, in the Black Rock desert, to the northwest of the North American state of Nevada.
The Fly Geyser is the beautiful result of a human error, so it is not a completely natural phenomenon. Even so, its beauty makes it one of the best tourist possibilities for those who travel to Nevada, despite not being one of the best known. Also, the water that constantly releases from the geyser at first sight can look like three mountains of different colors, reaches a meter and a half in the air.
2. Reno
Reno is the biggest city in Northern Nevada, offering an amazing blend of gaming, social, open-air, and fun attractions for all ages and tastes. You can appreciate all the open-air exercises of Lake Tahoe or experience the biggest convergence of ski lovers inside only 50 miles of the city.
Be part of the lively expressions and social scene by visiting Sierra Arts and the Nevada Museum of Art, viewing a melodic or Broadway appear at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, or tuning in to the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra.
3. Charleston Peak
Mt Charleston is almost 12,000 feet high and covered with a conifer forest crisscrossed by trails. Several desert Wilderness Areas surrounding the Las Vegas area. Most of the desert Wilderness Areas do not have a trail system, not needed. Cross country hiking is just as easy. Too many people have a wrong impression that Nevada is all sagebrush and rocks. Get away from the playas and up into the mountains. There are lakes, streams, forests, waterfalls, natural caverns, and history in the state. Depending how far you want to drive, you have Death Valley and Zion NPs, and Mojave National Preserve.
4. Carson City
Being encircled by the lake, the Carson River and the Sierra Nevada Mountains makes Carson City a particularly pleasant destination. As the state capital, Carson City additionally brags a number of significant noteworthy attractions. On your visit, set aside some effort to visit the Nevada State Capitol Complex.
Around evening time, see an exhibition at the mainstream Brewery Arts Center. When the climate is nice, relax and enjoy the sunshine, and families will appreciate riding the train at Mills Park.
5. Boulder City
Boulder City is only 20 miles from Las Vegas and minutes from the Hoover Dam, making it the ideal goal for a day or two away from the hurrying around of the Strip. Boulder City is brimming with an interesting community whom that you can find on a walk around the memorable Main Street, which is fixed with bizarre boutiques.
6. Lake Mead
Between the inaccessible deserts of Arizona and Nevada, Lake Mead is a literal oasis, full of plants and animals that often develop to cope with the regular dryness of swallowing heat and desert life. You can see incredible variety of wildlife present there. Throughout the year, this lake is a tourist attraction and is one of the best destinations for honeymoon.
You can do boating, fishing, picnicking, water skiing, kayaking, canoeing or just sitting and sunbathing.
Created during the Great Depression, Hoover Dam is a wonder of modern design. The 726-foot-high dam is near the Lake Mead, the biggest in the United States. Along the Nevada and Arizona highway, the dam is only a 45-minute drive from the center of Las Vegas, or you can take a short helicopter flight. You can visit the dam for breathtaking perspectives over the edge, or see the Lake Mead.
7. Virginia City
South of Reno is Virginia City where you can encounter the Old West of the nineteenth-century. Virginia City was once a Wild West boomtown. Twain was in this raucous spot during his prime and distinctively caught the Wild West scene in a book called "Improvising". Expect to see individuals in the roads wearing apparel directly from that time, and make certain to swing by one of the six unique cantinas lining C Street, the main road of Virginia City.
8. Sparks
Sparks is in Northern Nevada near the city of Reno, and it is only one hour by street from Lake Tahoe. The city has a desert atmosphere and flaunts sunlight for over 80% of the year. You can participate in an enormous assortment of water sports focused on the Sparks Marina where you can go for swimming, sailing, angling, paddling and kayaking, or head to Rock Park on the Truckee River for some energizing wilderness boating.
9. Washoe Lake
Explore the most popular trails in Washoe Lake State Park with maps of hand-cured trails and driving directions, as well as detailed reviews and photos of hikers, campers and nature lovers like you. Here, visitors will find spectacular views of the majestic Sierra Nevada and the Carson mountain range.
Popular activities in the park include the study of nature, bird watching, hiking, horseback riding, picnics, windsurfing, water skiing, catamaran, jet skiing and fishing. A camp, boats, group use area, daytime picnic sites and equestrian trail are available. A wetland area with an observation tower and interpretive displays is a new addition to the park.
The park is located 10 miles north of Carson City and 15 miles south of Reno. Take US 395 north to the East Lake Boulevard exit, then drive north on East Lake Boulevard approximately 3.1 miles to the park entrance. From Reno, take 395 South to the intersection of East Lake Boulevard.
10. Valley of Fire State Park
Valley of Fire State Park is one of the must-see regions in the state. Only an hour's drive from Las Vegas, roads through the recreation center gives splendid views of the landscapes. There are several amazing hiking trails and camping grounds along this national park, where you can truly experience this primordial place in all of its glory. Some of the roads leading to this place are described as breathtaking so take your camera with you! There's a $10 entry fee and a $20 camping fee, so prepare accordingly.
Be that as it may, perhaps the most ideal approaches to encounter the recreation center is from the climbing trails. These climbs are commonly short and simple, however, take you through some inconceivable landscape, including opening gullies, rock dividers canvassed in petroglyphs, old recording areas, and other astounding destinations.