NEVADA, “THE SILVER STATE”
BY CLAY
LARROY
People
in general consider traveling
as their personal interests. Traveling
can quickly became an interests simply because it is such an enjoyable
experience. When you travel around the world and you will see a variety of
different cultures and people. There
are two things to remember while traveling. The first thing is to be
open-minded about people and their culture. The second thing and the most
important, is to respect other cultures no matter how different. When you want to plan a vacation contact me!
Nevada
Travel Guide
Desolate plains, extensive deserts, stunning mountain ranges,
scenic highways, thrilling ski resorts and devilish gambling meccas: welcome to
Nevada.
Think of this state and
most likely it's the neon lights and notorious debauchery of Las Vegas that
comes to mind. The world's premier gambling hotspot, Vegas isn't nicknamed ‘Sin
City' for nothing. Recklessly gamble away those dollars in one of the many super
casinos on the Strip, get married on an impulse, or saunter off to a strip
show, safe in the knowledge that what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.
The state has much more to
offer, though. You can find ‘the Biggest Little City in the World', Reno. A fascinating
metropolis, it has all the gambling attractions of Vegas plus a thrilling
white-water park and quick access to a host of outdoor pursuits amid
blockbuster scenery.
The state capital Carson
City is an authentic, small-town stopover, boasting interesting museums, unique
antique shopping and an impressive Capitol Building with silver-painted cupola.
Jump aboard the V&T
Railroad in Virginia City for a trip back to the 1800s. And don't miss the
spectacular beauty of nearby Lake Tahoe, an expansive, glistening lake along
the border with California. It's heaven for kayakers, hikers, windsurfers and
swimmers, not to mention skiers, who have more than a dozen ski resorts to
choose from in the winter.
If you fancy hitting the
highway, take a trip down US Route 50, the so-called Loneliest Road in America,
which offers one of the last opportunities to experience the Old West. Head
further south and you can trace the story of Nevada's rich mining heritage. And
within staggering distance of the Strip, don't miss the dramatic forms and
vivid hues of Red Rock Canyon.
Things
to see and do in Nevada
Adventuredome
Ride the Canyon Blaster roller coaster at Adventuredome (www.adventuredome.com)
in Circus Circus, Las Vegas. You can also see circus acts daily and experience
other thrilling theme park rides.
Berlin-Icthyosaur State Park
Discover one of Nevada's
own parks, the Berlin-Icthyosaur State Park (www.parks.nv.gov/bi.htm),
home to the well-preserved and greatly detailed ghost town of Berlin.
Black Canyon River Raft Tour
Take the Black Canyon
River Raft Tour (www.grandcanyontourcompany.com/heloraft.htm)
in Boulder City. The tour is a 19km (12-mile) rapid-free raft trip, beginning
at Hoover Dam.
Death Valley National Park
Experience the famous Death Valley National Park (website: www.nps.gov/deva),
where visitors can witness unique geological features in the extremes of the
desert.
Desert National
Wildlife Refuge
Delight in the Desert National Wildlife Refuge (website: www.fws.gov/desertcomplex/desertrange) complex,
incorporating the Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge (website: www.fws.gov/desertcomplex/pahranagat), Ash Meadows National Wildlife
Refuge (website: www.fws.gov/desertcomplex/ashmeadows) and Moapa Valley National Wildlife
Refuge (website: www.fws.gov/desertcomplex/moapavalley). It is the
largest wildlife refuge in the USA. Moapa Valley was the site of Nevada's first
city.
Fountains of Bellagio
Watch the stunning
Fountains of Bellagio display of over 1,000 fountains, choreographed with light
and sound at Las Vegas' Bellagio Resort (www.bellagio.com).
Fremont Street Experience
Enjoy the Fremont Street
Experience (www.vegasexperience.com), a pedestrian mall in Las
Vegas dominated by gaming with a spectacular light show every night.
Goldfield
See the mining town of
Goldfield (www.ghosttowns.com/states/nv/goldfield.html).
It was founded in 1902, and contains the beautiful Goldfield Hotel and the
Esmeralda County Courthouse, as well as the old mining district.
Hoover Dam
Stop first at the Hoover
Dam's (www.usbr.gov/lc/hooverdam) visitor center, where
tourists can see right over the edge of the Black Canyon precipice. Hoover Dam
itself was completed in 1935, and is the highest dam in the western hemisphere.
The Boulder City/Hoover Dam Museum (www.bcmha.org)
houses historical artefacts relating to the workers, and construction of the
dam and Boulder City.
Lake Mead
Spend time at Lake Mead
and Lake Mohave. They are contained in the vast
(600,000-hectare/1.5-million-acre) Lake Mead National Recreation Area (www.nps.gov/lame).
Lake Tahoe
Enjoy the outdoors at Lake
Tahoe (www.tahoe.com),
a top-class skiing resort with a vibrant nightlife, and home to the Shakespeare at Sand Harbor
Festival, which takes place in the summer. The spectacular scenery
can be seen from the lake's excursion boats.
Las Vegas Strip
Gamble at one of the many
casinos lined up along the Las Vegas Strip (website: www.visitlasvegas.com).
The Strip is best seen at dusk when it is lit up in neon lights.
Laughlin
Discover Laughlin (www.visitlaughlin.com),
the second most popular holiday destination in Nevada, owing largely to the reasonably
priced accommodation and restaurants, and the fact that it has unusually sunny
summers and mild winters considering its location. Laughlin Bay Marina (www.laughlinbaymarina.com)
is the hub of entertainment in the Laughlin area.
Liberace Museum
Visit the Liberace Museum (www.liberace.org),
also in Las Vegas. The museum contains memorabilia from the world-famous
pianist.
Little White Chapel
Get married in Vegas. More
than 45 wedding chapels operate throughout the metropolitan area, including
some in major hotels in the city. The Little White Chapel (www.alittlewhitechapel.com),
1301 Las Vegas Boulevard South, where Joan Collins was married, has a 24-hour
drive-through window.
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I was born and raised in the
high desert of Nevada in a tiny town called Searchlight. My dad was a hard rock
miner. My mom took in wash. I grew up around people of strong values - even if
they rarely talked about them.
Harry Reid
Experience life travel with those you love!
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