Julie Arsenault

Check out a quieter side of Great Basin National Park by spending a night camped at Baker Lake. There are several opportunities to pitch your tent along the way, or you can choose a spot right on the shores of the lake. On the weekend we were there, there was only one other party spending the night. It's quiet and secluded, and the view is gorgeous in the morning! The hike starts from the Baker...

This hike is a must-do while in Great Basin! The views from the top offer very unique 360-degree views that can't be matched anywhere else. If you're visiting Great Basin, I definitely recommend taking the time to do this hike, even though it's on the longer and more strenuous side! Wheeler Peak is the highest stand-alone peak in Nevada (the true highest peak is Boundary Peak, which is technic...