Nevada

Set roughly 22 miles south of Elko, NV the Lamoille Canyon Scenic Byway is a paved, 12-mile route through the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. It ends at the Ruby Crest Trailhead, making it a worthwhile destination on its own or a launching point for further exploration. The drive winds through a U...

Just off Highway 318, this impressive site offers history lovers, photographers, and curious explorers a chance to view one of the best preserved sites in Nevada. Adventure Type: Self-guided historical exploration. Surface: Dirt paths and rocky terrain. Difficulty: Easy, with uneven ground in places...

Set against rugged hills and open sagebrush plains, this area invites visitors to explore ancient stone structures, walk scenic trails, and take in wide-open views that evoke centuries of desert life. Adventure Type: Scenic walking and historical exploration. Surface: Packed dirt paths and primitive...

This peaceful refuge offers hikers, birdwatchers, and nature lovers a chance to slow down and soak in the quiet beauty of freshwater wetlands surrounded by stark desert hills. Adventure Type: Walking trails, wildlife viewing, scenic exploration. Surface: Packed dirt paths and boardwalks. Difficulty:...

Adventure Type: Open exploration (no designated trails - managed by the BLM) Surface: Deep sand dunes Difficulty: Moderate to strenuous, depending on activity and conditions Best Time to Visit: Fall through spring; cooler months offer the safest and most enjoyable conditions Big Dune is an open play...

Great Basin National Park is one of the least crowded national parks in the contiguous United States and one of the best places in the country to stargaze. The park holds official International Dark Sky Park designation. The remote location along US Highway 50 means minimal light pollution, and on c...

Downtown Ely has more than 20 murals installed throughout the historic district, most of them concentrated along E Aultman Street and Highway 50, which is the main road through town. The murals were organized by the Ely Renaissance Society, which was founded in 1999 to preserve Ely's history and cul...