Nevada

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...

There are adventures that draw you skyward—climbing peaks, chasing clouds, watching the world shrink beneath wide horizons. And then there are adventures that beckon you down, into the earth itself. A guided tour of the Lehman Caves at Great Basin National Park is a journey into an underground world...

Solitude and Scenic Ascent in Nevada’s High Desert If you’re seeking true solitude the Lexington Arch trail just outside Great Basin NP is the way to go. The location about an hour south of the main entrance to Great Basin, plus being a few miles down dirt roads off the highway keep most visitors to...

Upper Chalk Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail located near Reno, Nevada.

Rattle Snake Mountain is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Reno, Nevada.

This is the hidden sight of Hidden Valley. Head south down Hidden Valley Drive from Mira Loma and turn right on Mia Vista Drive until you get to the parking lot for Hidden Valley Regional Park. Watch out for wild horses on all roads leading in and throughout your hike. There are hundreds of trails w...