On your Nevada vacation you have access to some of the best boating lakes in America, and these lakes are located next to the two major Nevada cities—Reno and Las Vegas. Lake Mead, 30 minutes from Las Vegas, is the largest man made reservoir in the country. Lake Tahoe is less than an hours&r...

Forget gambling - play your cards right in Nevada’s great outdoors and you’ll be treated to everything from open fields and alpine meadows to mitigated wetlands and desert, home to a suitably varied range of bird life. Some of the more diverse environments are located in the northern...

If you’re headed to Reno, the best area to stay in for all the action is downtown. The biggest hotels and casinos are found there, as well as the main events and entertainment. In fact, there are three large Reno hotels that have teamed up and made it as easy as possible to enjoy each of their prope...

Reno, like Vegas, is known as an adult destination famous for gambling and nightlife. But it isn’t all designed for adults. There is plenty of stuff to do in town for families with children. But where do you stay in Reno if you’re bringing the kids along? We offer a description of three family frien...

Travelers to northwestern Nevada will not want of historic sites to visit. The area was rich in gold and silver in the mid to late 19th Century, when Reno, Carson City, and particularly Virginia City served as pit stops for miners and others lured by the Comstock Lode. Naturally, many hotels and s...

Just because Las Vegas, Nevada’s glitzy big city, brought the world all-you-can-eat buffets doesn’t mean that the lover of fine and more cultural eats can’t get their fill on a trip through this Western state. True, Nevada has its fair share of desert, but it also produces a su...

Nevada travel is not just for people who enjoy casinos and an exciting nightlife. The state is full of amazing natural wonders from mountains and alpine lakes, to scarlet sandstone formations in the low lying deserts. Much of this breathtaking nature can be accessed by casual hikers on well mainta...

If you find yourself in Nevada, you are probably here to enjoy the state’s two major attractions—world famous gambling and entertainment in Las Vegas and Reno, or for amazing outdoor recreation in places like Lake Mead or Lake Tahoe. But while you’re here, don’t overlook so...

While the city of Reno, Nevada rests in a desert valley, its geographic position in regards to natural scenic beauty may at first glance be deceiving. It is in fact surrounded by many natural wonders such as mountains, large lakes, and scenic rivers. When you visit Reno, be sure to explore some of t...

Reno, Nevada is best known for hotels, casinos, and bright lights, and perhaps as an adult-oriented destination. But there is plenty to see and do if you plan to take your kids along. Amusement and animal parks are a good place to start. Animal Ark Wildlife Sanctuary provides a home to disadvantaged...